By Rahim Abdul
Silver Strikers Football Club has been dealt a significant blow following a disciplinary ruling by the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), which found the club guilty on all three charges it was answering to.
As a result, the Bankers have been fined MK1,750,000 and face a suspension from using Silver Stadium for the remainder of the season a ban that is currently suspended for three months.
This means any further misconduct within this period will trigger an automatic enforcement of the stadium ban.
The ruling follows a series of incidents that allegedly involved fan misconduct, failure by the club to control its supporters, and unruly behavior during a recent fixture. While SULOM has not officially detailed the nature of the charges, multiple sources close to the matter suggest that the disciplinary case was triggered by chaotic scenes that marred a recent home match.
Eyewitness accounts pointed to confrontations involving fans and match officials, prompting immediate disciplinary review.
SULOM has ordered that all fines must be settled before the club’s next official match. Failure to comply will result in the deduction of league points, a penalty that could heavily impact the club’s standing in this season’s title race.
This decision serves as a wake-up call to all top-tier clubs, as SULOM reiterates its commitment to upholding discipline and professionalism in Malawi’s elite football league. In its statement, the league’s governing body urged clubs to proactively educate players, staff, and supporters on the importance of order and respect for the rules.
Silver Strikers are yet to issue a public response, although insiders indicate that the club may consider appealing some elements of the decision, particularly the stadium ban. Regardless of the next steps, the message is clear: SULOM intends to restore discipline and protect the integrity of the game.
