The Malawi national football team will play two international friendly matches against Ethiopia in June as part of their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, according to Pan-Africa Football. The matches will take place in Addis Ababa on June 6 and June 9. Flames head coach Callisto Pasuwa stated that the games will provide an opportunity to assess his players and sharpen the squad, with the preparatory camp expected to begin on June 1 following a squad announcement on May 28, Foot Africa reports.
Update: Football Association of Malawi president Fleetwood Haiya has denied rumours that the association intends to dissolve the Super League of Malawi during its upcoming annual general meeting on June 27, Nation Online reports. Speculation about the potential dissolution emerged after the league proceeded with the FDH Bank Premiership launch at Kamuzu Stadium, a venue the association had previously declared unfit for elite matches. While Haiya confirmed meeting with regional football association chairpersons this week, he clarified that the discussions did not involve disbanding the league.