The Malawi top-flight football league will kick off its new season on April 25 under a new name, the FDH Bank Premiership, according to Pan-Africa Football. After an 18-year partnership with Telecom Networks Malawi (TNM) ended over contract renewal disputes, the Super League of Malawi secured a five-year, $2.8 million sponsorship deal with FDH Bank. Opening weekend fixtures feature defending champions Mighty Wanderers hosting Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium, while FCB Nyasa Big Bullets travel to face Civil Service United in Lilongwe.
Ahead of their season opener, Mighty Wanderers FC secured a $114,000 season-long commercial partnership with motorcycle manufacturer KingBoss, Pan-Africa Football reports. The agreement, signed in Blantyre on April 23, provides the club with a branded minibus, training kits, laptops, and weekly player awards. KingBoss executives stated the partnership aims to use the club's estimated two million supporters to expand their domestic customer base.
In netball, the Malawi Under-21 national team, known as the Queen Cubs, arrived in Durban to make their debut in South Africa's Telkom Netball League, according to SABC Sport. Netball Association of Malawi Vice President Tadala Billie praised Netball South Africa for inviting regional teams, noting the competition will serve as critical high-performance preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Head coach Joana Kachilika will lead the squad as they begin match play at the Durban University of Technology.