The Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has increased the maximum number of players permitted per club in the top-flight league from 35 to 40 ahead of the new season, according to Nation Online. Sulom General Secretary Williams Banda stated that the expanded roster size includes a provision for six semi-senior players drawn from reserve teams. The decision aims to give clubs more flexibility to manage injuries and maintain squad depth throughout the upcoming FDH Bank Premiership, which kicks off on April 25. Representatives from clubs including FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Mighty Wanderers, and Masters FC have publicly welcomed the rule change.
In international football, the Nigeria under-20 women's national team has officially opened its training camp in Abuja to prepare for a final qualifying round against Malawi, Sports Village Square reports. The upcoming two-legged tie will determine which nation secures a spot at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Malawi advanced to this final stage after eliminating Guinea-Bissau in their previous fixture. The first leg is scheduled to take place in Nigeria on May 2, with the return match set for Blantyre, Malawi, one week later.