FAM Launches MK42 Million 2024 HTD National Beach Soccer League
The league is being sponsored by HTD to the tune of MK42 million and is played in five zones: Karonga, Nkhata Bay, Nkhotakota, Salima, and Mangochi.
SALIMA, Malawi - The Central Regional Beach Soccer Committee (CRBSC) has commended the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) for launching the 2024 HTD national Beach Soccer League season on Sunday, writes Alinafe Nyanda.
"This is a significant step towards promoting the sport in the region," said CRBSC general secretary Franki Chisambula.
"Beach Soccer has proven that it has the potential to win big on the international stage if it is well supported."
Chisambula said the committee will "intensify the search for more sponsors in a quest to make the game more competitive, which in turn will strengthen the Beach Soccer national team with guidance and support from FAM and other stakeholders."
He added that "the hike of prize money for the champions this season will spearhead competition amongst teams in all regions and make the league more competitive and entertaining in the process."
FAM president Fleetwood Haiya expressed optimism that "the 2024 HTD National Beach Soccer League season will greatly help Malawi National Team Beach Soccer to prepare accordingly for this year's AFCON Beach Soccer to be held in Egypt."
Haiya said FAM plans to "bring the game to cities by constructing Beach Soccer facilities across the country" and urged "companies and other stakeholders to partner with the football governing body in investing in the sport."
The ceremonial match between Big 2 Munali and Sengabay Warriors finished 3-2 in favor of Big 2 Munali.
The league is being sponsored by HTD to the tune of MK42 million and is played in five zones: Karonga, Nkhata Bay, Nkhotakota, Salima, and Mangochi.