The Football Association of Malawi has released the list of nominees for the 2025 Men’s Player of the Year Award, recognising players who have been outstanding across all elite competitions.
Below are the nominees:
Name: Chikumbutso Salima
Position: Midfielder
Club: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets
LEAGUE
Games: 28
Goals: 15
Assists: 11
MOTM: 9
AIRTEL
Games: 3
Goals: 1
MOTM: 1
FDH
Games: 2
Chikumbutso Salima had a very impressive season, being directly involved in 26 league goals for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, more than any other player. He scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists, underlining his attacking influence. He was also instrumental in the club’s Airtel Top 8 triumph, scoring one goal in the campaign.
Name: Babatunde Adepoju
Position: Forward
Club: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets
FDH
Games: 3
Goals: 4
MOTM:1
LEAGUE
Games: 28
Goals: 15
Assists: 7
MOTM : 3
AIRTEL
Games: 4
Assists: 1
Babatunde Adepoju enjoyed a solid campaign for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, playing a key role in their Airtel Top 8 triumph. He finished as the league’s top scorer with 15 goals, registered seven assists, and also emerged as the FDH Bank Cup top scorer, highlighting his attacking influence across competitions.
Name: Dalitso Khungwa
Position: Goalkeeper
Club: Mighty Wanderers
LEAGUE
Games: 28
Clean sheets: 17
AIRTEL
Games: 2
Clean Sheet: 1
FDH
Games: 5
Clean Sheet: 2
CASTEL
Games: 3
Clean Sheet: 2
Khungwa enjoyed an outstanding 2025 season, recording 17 clean sheets in the TNM Super League. Across all elite competitions, he registered 22 clean sheets, the highest tally by any goalkeeper, underlining his consistency and dominance between the posts.
