Beach Soccer Gaining Momentum in Malawi, Says Lipikwe
Lipikwe believes that beach soccer can also become a hub for tourism.
SALIMA, Malawi — Peter Lipikwe, Chairman of the Central Regional Beach Soccer Association, has expressed optimism about the future of beach soccer in the country, writes Alinafe Nyanda.
In an interview on Wednesday, Lipikwe urged stakeholders to ensure that the sport becomes more visible and accessible to enthusiasts nationwide.
Lipikwe believes that beach soccer can also become a hub for tourism.
With support and guidance from the Football Associations of Malawi (FAM), administrators are planning to capitalize on this potential.
Audlow Makonyola, Sports Coordinator for the Malawi Police Service and occasional coach for Blue Eagles’ beach soccer club, acknowledged that beach soccer has been relatively quiet in recent years, with the exception of qualifying for Afcon last year in Mozambique.
However, he is optimistic about the sport’s future.
“With the current pace of the sport and harmony among administrators, things are going to change for the better,” Makonyola said.
He urged authorities to make the game more visible in schools and tertiary institutions.
The MK20 million Central Regional Beach Soccer League is currently underway at Livingstonia Beach in Salima, marking a significant step forward for the sport.