FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have bolstered their squad with multiple new signings ahead of the 2026/27 season. According to the club's official website, the Malawian champions secured goalkeeper Pilirani Mapira on a two-year deal on Thursday after his contract with Silver Strikers expired. The club also signed centre-back Ahmad Kung'unde on a three-year contract following his departure from city rivals Mighty Wanderers. Another arrival confirmed this week is former Silver Strikers defender Emmanuel Kaunga, joining a recruitment drive that also includes goalkeeper Maclean Mwale from Karonga United.
In national team news, the Malawi Flames have intensified their training camp ahead of the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Botswana. However, the squad has suffered an early setback. According to the Football Association of Malawi, Bullets defender Blessings Mpokera has been ruled out of the competition and sent back to his club after failing a medical test due to a minor knee injury. Head coach Kalisto Pasuwa noted that the team is also managing the absence of captain Gabadinho Mhango, who remains sidelined with an injury, as the technical panel assesses new players ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Meanwhile, FINCA Malawi has unveiled a K100 million sponsorship package for the Southern Region Football League for the 2026 season, Maravi Express reports. Operating under the theme "#2026MpiraUyake", the financial institution will allocate K40 million directly to the running of the third-tier league, with K16.1 million reserved for prize money. The remaining K60 million will fund promotional activities and financial literacy campaigns in local communities. The partnership arrives after previous sponsor Rab Processors chose not to renew its deal, drawing praise from FAM president Fleetwood Haiya for supporting regional football development.