By Rahim Abdul
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has rolled out a comprehensive roadmap aimed at revolutionizing football in the country following its third Executive Committee (Exco) meeting held on September 6, 2025.
The meeting, conducted under the theme “Transforming the Game,” was chaired by FAM President Fleetwood Haiya and was held in line with Article 41 of the FAM Statutes (2024).
Haiya said the resolutions made are designed to modernize the sport and align Malawi with international football standards.
He emphasized that the decisions were carefully crafted to create long term solutions to challenges that have hindered football growth in the country for years.
On the technical front, FAM resolved to procure Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered equipment to be used in data collection and player performance analysis.
This technology will be applied across all national teams and at the Luwinga Inclusive Academy, marking a significant step towards embracing innovation in football development.
To strengthen technical leadership, FAM announced that it will recruit a Technical Director by September 30, 2025. The recruitment will be carried out in consultation with FIFA to ensure that the chosen candidate brings expertise and experience that matches global football development standards.
In addition, FAM will establish a Medical Clinic and Sports Science Centre to improve player health, rehabilitation and overall fitness management.
The association also plans to conduct medical capacity building programs targeting medical personnel from all national teams, Super League clubs and the National Women’s League.
FAM also resolved to focus on financial growth and proper administration. A key move will be the creation of a commercial entity wholly owned by FAM to manage its business operations and commercial activities.
This will help the association generate sustainable revenue and reduce dependence on donations or grants.
Construction of a new FAM Head Office and Technical Centre in Lilongwe will begin immediately. The facility will serve as a hub for administrative operations and technical training.
Meanwhile, FAM has scheduled budget consultation meetings with its member associations to take place by November 2025, ahead of the 2026 football season.
Stadium security and matchday safety were also at the heart of the meeting’s resolutions. FAM will recruit a full-time Safety and Security Officer, appoint regional security officers and procure 300 metal barriers to improve crowd control at Bingu National Stadium and other venues hosting both local and international matches.
All officials who previously participated in FAM’s CAF safety and security program will now be required to enroll in CAF and FIFA online courses to enhance their skills. FAM also directed that all national teams traveling for matches must always be accompanied by trained security personnel to ensure their safety.
To streamline player management, FAM announced that mandatory player registration through Mpira Connect will begin immediately. This move aims to improve transparency and accountability in football operations and ensure accurate tracking of player careers across all competitions organized by FAM.
FAM committed to completing the Lilongwe Beach Soccer Pitch by the end of October 2025. The association also unveiled plans to launch a Women’s Regional Football League by the 2026/2027 season, starting with the establishment of proper women’s football structures in the Eastern Region.
