The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has proposed a K21.8 billion budget for 2027, with K5.2 billion set aside for the Scorchers’ first Women’s World Cup, The Times reported. FAM president Fleetwood Haiya announced the figures after a budget meeting with member associations at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday.
That is about 40 percent more than this year’s budget. The plan goes to the FAM General Assembly for approval next month.
Key facts
- Proposed 2027 budget: K21.8 billion
- National teams: K13.3 billion, including K5.2 billion for the Scorchers’ World Cup in Brazil
- Youth football: K2.8 billion
- Most of the money is expected to come from sponsorships and other revenue, Haiya said
Where the money would go
Planned spending K21.2 billion, leaving K594 million for contingencies. All figures are proposals.
FAM’s 2026 budget was approved at K15.3 billion last December, FAM said at the time; this week’s reports put it at K15.6 billion. Either way, the 2027 plan is about 40 percent bigger.
Scorchers and youth football
The World Cup in Brazil runs from 24 June to 25 July 2027, and the Scorchers have already been invited to a tournament in China to prepare.
The National Youth Football Association is expected to get the biggest share among FAM’s member associations, Malawi24 reported. Its chairperson, Tiyenkhu Chavula, said investing in young players early is key to building strong national teams. Youth leagues already running include the Nthanda Under-14, M’mera Mpoyamba Under-16 and FCB Katswiri Under-20.
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