Dossi, who was father to FAM Executive Committee Member Felister, died in the early hours of today at Blantyre Adventist Hospital.

FAM President Fleetwood Haiya has led the football fraternity in mourning Dossi.

“I am deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the passing of Mr Moses Dossi Senior.

“To the football fraternity Mr Dossi Senior who was popularly known as ‘Man on the touchline’ was a pillar and an asset to Malawi football because of his immense contribution to the game through his reportage, commentary and analysis.

“Through his pen and microphone Mr Dossi Senior set the pace to develop Malawi football by giving it a positive coverage that helped lift the quality of the game in Malawi.

“Over the past decades Mr Dossi Senior was a leader and advisor to many of us who benefited from his deep understanding of the game of football.

“We shall always remember Mr Dossi Senior as a humble, patriotic, wise and passionate football enthusiast and media professional who dedicated his life to raising the standards of football in Malawi and sports in general.

“May God Almighty touch and sustain the bereaved family during this period of grief and may the soul of the one and only ‘Man on the touchline’ Moses Dossi Senior, rest in eternal peace, ” said Haiya.