Malawi: Two clubs sanctioned over licences

Two out of 16 top-flight league clubs in Malawi have been sanctioned for failing to comply fully with Club Licensing regulations.

Creck Sporting Club and Civil Service United did not meet some of the requirements, two days before the FDH Premiership kick off.

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In a statement, the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) confirmed that the two Lilongwe-based teams have been given provisional licences with string attached.

Which clubs were sanctioned?

“However, Civil Service United and Creck Sporting Club have been granted licences with sanctions after failing to fully comply with some requirements,” reads the statement.

“The two clubs have been given until 21 May 2026 to address the outstanding issues, failing which they will face an initial four-point deduction in the Super League standings. Continued non-compliance will attract an additional three-point deduction at the end of every subsequent month until the issues are resolved.”

The association says it has awarded full club licenses to the rest of the teams for the 2026-2027 season following a review by its Club Licensing First Instance Body (FIB) on Saturday, 4 April 2026.

Teams granted full licences

The clubs that met all licensing requirements are defending champions Mighty Wanderers, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Silver Strikers, Ekhaya FC, Red Lions FC, Goshen City Dedza Dynamos, MAFCO, Kamuzu Barracks, Blue Eagles, Masters FC, Mitundu Baptist, Moyale Barracks, Karonga United and Chitipa United.

FAM Competitions and Licensing Manager Clement Kafwafwa told the association’s media that he was delighted that most of the teams have made it in the licensing.

“What we are seeing now is a continuation of the good foundation that was laid during their time in the National Division League. The licensing culture introduced there has helped clubs become more structured, competitive and professional,” he said.

“Last year, 11 teams were granted full licences, and this year we have 14, which shows progress. We hope to see all teams fully compliant in the coming years.”

The licensing process forms part of FAM’s ongoing efforts to enhance club professionalism and adherence to standards in Malawian football.