
The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has announced its plans to cut the number of its teams in the top-flight TNM Super League.
The development has affected Simama Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) Premier League champions Chilumba Barracks who will not take part in the flagship league.
According to MDF director of training Brigadier General Alick Mhone this has been done to cut in costs.
“It is becoming increasingly difficult to sponsor teams in the Super League.
“Management is saying it will be expensive to sponsor Chilumba who will be required to travel to the southern and central regions on frequent basis.
“So, the plan is to cut the number of teams to three by 2017 and we have started with Chilumva,” said Mhone.
MDF now has four teams in the top-flight league namely Mafco, Red Lions, Moyale and Kamuzu Barracks.
Last season, they had five teams but one of them Airborne Rangers was relegated although it is still involved in the shelved play-offs to determine the 16th team.
This means the Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has to identify another team from the North to join the elite league.
Karonga United were the runners-up to Chilumba.
MDF to reduce number of teams in Super League
July 8, 2026
FAM Fines Changalume Barracks Over Undesignated Entry Point
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has fined Changalume Barracks Football Club K300,000 for using an undesignated entry point...
July 6, 2026
Songwe, Extreme Keep NDL Title Race Tight
Songwe Border United and Extreme FC continued their tight race at the top of the NBS Bank National Division...
July 4, 2026
NDL Race Tightens as Songwe Lead Ahead of Matchweek Seven
The NBS Bank National Division League title race remains tight heading into Matchweek Seven, with leaders Songwe Border United...
July 3, 2026
FAM Charges Bangwe All Stars Over Post-Match Misconduct
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM), through its Competitions Committee, has charged Bangwe All Stars Football Club with misconduct...
July 1, 2026
FAM Strengthens Scorchers Technical Panel Ahead of WAFCON
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has strengthened the Malawi National Women’s Football Team technical panel ahead of the...





