Malawi FA proposes K2.8 billion for youth football
The Football Association of Malawi's 2027 budget includes a significant allocation to boost grassroots development and talent identification.
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has proposed allocating K2.8 billion to youth football in its 2027 budget, aiming to strengthen the sport's foundations and improve development pathways. The National Youth Football Association (NYFA) expects to receive the largest share of this funding, which chairperson Tiyenkhu Chavula stated is essential for developing competitive national teams.
Young Malawian footballers currently rely on grassroots competitions like the Nthanda Under-14 League and M’mera Mpoyamba Under-16 League, but face challenges with equipment, coaching, and organised play. FAM president Fleetwood Haiya presented the proposed K21.8 billion total budget, with K21.2 billion for expenditure, during a consultation meeting in Lilongwe.
This proposed K2.8 billion for youth football will be submitted to the FAM General Assembly for approval next month. The funding's ultimate impact on young players across Malawi will depend on its distribution and the opportunities created for talent progression.
Why it mattersYoung Malawian footballers could gain access to better coaching, equipment, and talent identification programs through the proposed K2.8 billion youth football budget.