By Burnett Munthali
RABAT, Morocco — Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili faces an uncertain future with the Scorchers, with his current contract reportedly scheduled to expire immediately after the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations final against Cameroon.
According to local media reports, Fazili’s contract runs until the conclusion of the tournament, leaving the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) with a decision to make over the coach’s future following the team’s historic progress to the continental final.
Fazili has remained focused on the final rather than his employment situation, as Malawi prepares for a match that could deliver the country’s first major continental title in women’s football.
His achievements during the tournament have prompted strong calls from supporters and football analysts for FAM to retain him. The coach has guided the Scorchers through an unprecedented campaign and established the team as one of the leading sides at the tournament.
Sources cited by local media indicate that discussions over a possible contract extension could begin after the final. However, neither Fazili nor FAM has publicly confirmed an agreement or indicated what the next step will be.
FAM has so far kept the issue away from the public spotlight, with officials concentrating on preparations for the final and the team’s pursuit of continental success.
The coach’s contract situation means that Sunday’s final could mark either the beginning of a new chapter for Fazili and the Scorchers or the conclusion of his tenure, depending on the decision taken by Malawi’s football authorities after the tournament.
