Top-flight football league clubs in Malawi have given the Super League of Malawi (Sulom) the go-ahead to amend the body’s constitution. The proposed amendments include scrapping some elected top positions, such as general secretary, treasurer, and vice-general secretary. This move is expected to align with modern football professionalism and improve governance standards.
Several clubs have confirmed submitting their feedback to Sulom’s legal committee, expressing support for the proposal. FCB Nyasa Bullets acting chief executive officer Albert Chigoga described the development as welcome, stating that certain sections of the constitution do not align with modern football. He emphasized that the clubs are taking a step towards professionalism.
Other clubs, such as Silver Strikers and Karonga United, also expressed support for the proposed amendments. Silver Strikers board chairperson George Kaudza Masina said the changes are in line with modern football setup and current state of affairs. Karonga United general secretary Ramzy Simwaka stated that their club believes in adopting a similar arrangement to the Football Association of Malawi.
The proposed amendments aim to transfer responsibilities from elected top positions to the secretariat. The secretariat would have a chief executive officer, head of finance, and head of administration running the league’s affairs. Sulom believes this change will help eliminate administrative political maneuver and establish a highly professional governing body.
Member of Sulom’s legal committee, Chrispin Sibande, confirmed that they have received feedback from elite league clubs and will now liaise with the Sulom executive committee on the next step. The proposal was made during Sulom’s last annual general meeting in Salima, where it was recommended that Article 26 of the body’s constitution be amended.
The amendment process was initially expected to be finalized within three months, but it has taken seven months to complete. Current Sulom treasurer Ali Mwachande expressed no concern about his position being scrapped, stating that if it is good for football, then he supports it.
The constitutional amendment is expected to align with modern governance standards and establish a transparent and structurally sound governing body for top-flight Malawian football. The proposal will now be taken to the Sulom executive committee for further action.
Key points
- Clubs agree to scrap elected top positions, such as general secretary and treasurer.
- Proposed amendments aim to align with modern football professionalism and improve governance standards.
- The changes will transfer responsibilities to the secretariat, eliminating administrative political maneuver.
