Malawi football officials voted to strip three groups of their membership rights during a meeting held at Salima district. The Football Association of Malawi decided these organizations would lose their power to vote during future elections. Delegates supported the proposal that targeted youth, coaching and referee associations. The motion came from Northern Region Football Association leader Masiya Nyasulu. He said the groups were doing work that FAM already handles through other departments.
President Fleetwood Haiya defended the decision as part of changes that match FIFA rules. He explained that removing political power would help these organizations work better. The groups will serve as professional partners rather than voting members. Haiya believes this arrangement will strengthen youth programs and referee training. Political involvement had created problems that hurt their effectiveness.
FIFA regulations prevent referees from holding political positions during international competitions. The change allows referees to accept assignments from global soccer organizations. Youth programs had suffered from lack of funding under the old system. Coaching development faced similar challenges due to governance disputes. The new structure aims to solve these ongoing issues.
Aubrey Nankhuni from the coaches group spoke against the proposal during discussions. He argued that removing voting rights would hurt important people who work directly with players. FAM leadership dismissed these concerns about losing input from key stakeholders. Officials believe the reforms will create better management across all levels of Malawi soccer. The association expects improved results from professional partnerships rather than political arrangements.
President Fleetwood Haiya defended the decision as part of changes that match FIFA rules. He explained that removing political power would help these organizations work better. The groups will serve as professional partners rather than voting members. Haiya believes this arrangement will strengthen youth programs and referee training. Political involvement had created problems that hurt their effectiveness.
FIFA regulations prevent referees from holding political positions during international competitions. The change allows referees to accept assignments from global soccer organizations. Youth programs had suffered from lack of funding under the old system. Coaching development faced similar challenges due to governance disputes. The new structure aims to solve these ongoing issues.
Aubrey Nankhuni from the coaches group spoke against the proposal during discussions. He argued that removing voting rights would hurt important people who work directly with players. FAM leadership dismissed these concerns about losing input from key stakeholders. Officials believe the reforms will create better management across all levels of Malawi soccer. The association expects improved results from professional partnerships rather than political arrangements.
