06/09/2026
The Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) has secured a MK50 million sponsorship from Inkosi ya Makosi Mberwa VI for a new cup tournament aimed at unearthing football talent and developing the game in the Northern Region.
Speaking at the sponsorship unveiling ceremony at Bingu National Stadium on Sunday, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya thanked Mberwa VI for the support, describing the sponsorship as a significant contribution to the development of football at grassroots level.
Haiya said such partnerships demonstrate the importance of communities and traditional leaders in nurturing young talent and growing the game in Malawi.
NRFA Chairperson Masiya Nyasulu also expressed gratitude to Mberwa VI for the gesture, saying the MK50 million sponsorship will have a positive impact on players and football development in the region.
Nyasulu assured stakeholders that the funds will be used strictly for their intended purpose, with tangible results expected to be seen next year.
The sponsorship adds to Mberwa VI's contribution to football in the Northern Region, having previously supported the Northern Region Football League with MK25 million last year.
(Vanclayton Damstar-Lilongwe)
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