Media Release: Status of the Malawi Senior Men’s national team Coach

FAM wishes to announce that by mutual consent, it has been agreed with Mr Mario Marinica not to enter into negotiations for renewal of his contract as Head Coach of the Flames when it expires on 30th April 2023.

Given this mutual understanding, Coach Marinica will proceed on his scheduled annual leave up to April 30th, 2023.

FAM will live to remember Coach Marinica for bringing great joy and pride to the nation of Malawi by guiding the Flames to the historic qualification of the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroun.

FAM would like to wish Coach Marinica all the best in his future endeavours.

-ENDS-

 

For further information please contact:

FAM Communications Department

Email: communications@fam.mw

Phone: 0999/888 436 391

 

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