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Malawi football: MAFCO change coach to avoid relegation

By , based on Nyasa Times

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MAFCO Football Club have replaced coach Temwa Msuku and technical director Stereo Gondwe with Ted Kalinda and Blessings Kawanga. The military club, 14th with 13 points from 15 matches in the FDH Bank Premiership, are seeking to avoid relegation, according to Nyasa Times.

MAFCO Football Club, who compete in the FDH Bank Premiership, have removed their coach Temwa Msuku and technical director Stereo Gondwe, assigning them to other roles within the Malawi Defence Force. The club announced the reorganisation following a review of its strategic direction, according to Nyasa Times.

MAFCO are 14th, in the relegation zone, with 13 points after 15 matches. Fellow military side Kamuzu Barracks are one point ahead, while Creck Sporting Club are bottom with 10 points. MAFCO are looking to stay in Malawi’s top flight.

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