The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has awarded full club licenses to 14 Super League teams for the 2026/2027 season following a review by its Club Licensing First Instance Body (FIB) on Saturday, 4 April 2026.
The clubs that met all licensing requirements are Mighty Wanderers, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Silver Strikers, Ekhaya FC, Red Lions FC, Goshen City Dedza Dynamos, MAFCO, Kamuzu Barracks, Blue Eagles, Masters FC, Mitundu Baptist, Moyale Barracks, Karonga United and Chitipa United.
However, Civil Service United and Creck Sporting Club have been granted licences with sanctions after failing to fully comply with some requirements.
The two clubs have been given until 21 May 2026 to address the outstanding issues, failing which they will face an initial four-point deduction in the Super League standings. Continued non-compliance will attract an additional three-point deduction at the end of every subsequent month until the issues are resolved.
FAM Competitions and Licensing Manager Clement Kafwafwa expressed satisfaction with the progress made, particularly by teams coming from the lower divisions.
“What we are seeing now is a continuation of the good foundation that was laid during their time in the National Division League. The licensing culture introduced there has helped clubs become more structured, competitive and professional,” he said.
Kafwafwa also highlighted the improvement in compliance levels.
“Last year, 11 teams were granted full licences, and this year we have 14, which shows progress. We hope to see all teams fully compliant in the coming years,” he added.
The licensing process forms part of FAM’s ongoing efforts to enhance club professionalism and adherence to standards in Malawian football.
