Flames head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has named a 23-man squad for Malawi's upcoming international friendly matches against Ethiopia, according to the Football Association of Malawi. Separately, FAM launched a five-day Beach Soccer Referees Course in Salima on Wednesday. The Malawian football community is also mourning the death of veteran coach Rodgers Yasin, with the association issuing a public statement expressing deep sadness over his passing.
In domestic cup news, the 2026/27 Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal fixtures have been officially released, Africa Top Sports reports. The knockout tournament will kick off on June 13 with two first-leg matches at Bingu National Stadium, featuring the Blue Eagles against Civil Service United, followed by FCB Nyasa Big Bullets taking on Ekhaya FC. The action continues on June 14 when Mighty Wanderers host Creck Sporting at Zomba Stadium, and Silver Strikers face Karonga United at Silver Stadium. The competition's ultimate winner will receive a K40 million prize.
Update: The Super League of Malawi confirmed that Sunday's Blantyre derby between Mighty Wanderers and FCB Nyasa Bullets will serve as the league's official launch game at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. According to Nation Online, the match was relocated from Kamuzu Stadium due to unresolved safety and sanitation issues at the Blantyre venue.