By Burnett Munthali
The Member of Parliament for Luchenza constituency in Thyolo district, and Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has announced plans to transform the Luchenza Community ground into a full-fledged stadium, dubbed Luchenza Stadium.
Chipungu made the announcement during the launch of a 26 million Kwacha football and netball tournament at the ground, expressing his desire to see a team from Luchenza competing in the country’s top league, the FDH Premiership, in the coming years.
The guest of honor, Norman Chisale, Deputy Minister of Homeland Security, pledged to support youth development initiatives in the area, emphasizing the importance of providing young people with opportunities to engage in constructive activities.
Chisale, who is also the youth chairperson of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), assured the community that his party is committed to empowering young people and promoting sports development.
Gomezgani Zakazaka, representing the President of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), hailed the efforts to upgrade the Luchenza Community ground, saying it will provide a much-needed facility for the community and enable them to host major football matches.
The transformation of the ground into a stadium is seen as a significant boost to sports development in the area, with the potential to nurture young talent and promote community engagement.
The launch of the tournament and the announcement of plans to upgrade the ground have generated excitement among local football enthusiasts, who are eager to see their team succeed in the top league.
