According to Nyasa Times, the Malawi national football team, the Flames, experienced a frustrating arrival in Luanda on Monday. The squad was left stranded at the airport for nearly two hours after Angolan officials failed to receive them. The Flames travelled to Angola for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.
In domestic club news, Mighty Wanderers have made a sudden reversal by reinstating Bob Mpinganjira as head coach. A statement from the club board, signed by secretary Chancy Gondwe on October 4, confirmed the decision followed a close review of the technical setup. Nyasa Times reports that the rest of the technical panel remains unchanged as the club looks to restore stability.
Goshen City Dedza Dynamos have also unveiled a new nine-member board of directors to guide the team. The board is chaired by Paul Mzungu and includes Member of Parliament Joshua Malango. As reported by Nyasa Times, the appointments follow a recent governance shake-up that saw the club dissolve its entire executive committee in late September.
In women's football, Silver Strikers Ladies head into the international break at the top of the NBM Women's Premiership. According to Nyasa Times, the defending champions sit level on nine points with FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women after three rounds. Over the weekend, Civil Service Women secured a 5-0 victory over Chitoliro Heroines, highlighted by four goals from Vitumbiko Mkandawire, moving them into third place before the league resumes on October 17.