By Chisomo Phiri
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced the appointment of Abdul Chiwalo as its new General Secretary(GS).
Chiwalo has replaced Alfred Gunda, who served on the position for 8 years.
Chiwalo is a Chartered Accountant (ACCA) with over 15 years of experience in senior managerial and decision-making roles, specializing in financial and project management, procurement, auditing, and public sector reform.
He holds Master’s degrees in Financial Management and Economic Policy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Chiwalo worked with international organizations such as the World Bank, AfDB, EU, MCC, GIZ, FCDO, and the Green Climate Fund.
He has held professional roles at Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA), EY, and the Southern Region Water Board.
Chiwalo previously served as Chairperson of the Eastern Region Football Association (ERFA) and was a member of FAM’s Finance & Administration Subcommittee.
