Malawi Women's Football: A New Era of Competition and Promotion
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Women's Regional League is gearing up for an exciting new season, set to begin this weekend. With action taking place across all three regions of Malawi, the stakes have never been higher for women's football teams.
This year's regional leagues come with a fresh twist, as the winners from each region will earn automatic promotion to the top-flight NBM Women’s Premiership next season. The new format marks a significant shift in the landscape of women's football in Malawi, bringing a renewed sense of competition and excitement.
To create a more competitive format, the number of participating teams per region has been decreased from ten to eight. This adjustment is expected to intensify the struggle for positions and ultimately, the coveted promotion spots.
The changes follow the successful promotion of three teams, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women, Kukoma Ntopwa Women, and Mighty Wanderers Queens, from the Southern Region to the national league. Meanwhile, Ascent Academy, Silver Strikers Ladies, Civil Service Ladies, and MDF Lioness have secured their place in the National league from the Central Region, having qualified through playoffs.
In the Northern region, MK Academy, Topik Sisters, and Moyale have qualified for the National league. These teams are now poised to challenge the established teams in the Premiership and make their mark in the women's football scene.
The introduction of promotion and relegation between the regional leagues and the NBM Women's Premiership is a key component of the FAM's transformational agenda. This approach is designed to provide opportunities for teams to progress and improve, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of women's football in Malawi.
As the new season gets underway, teams are making final preparations and refining their strategies for success. The pressure is on to secure a spot in the Premiership, making every match a crucial encounter. With the bar set high, fans can look forward to an enthralling season of women's football action.
Stay tuned for more updates on the FAM Women's Regional League and the NBM Women's Premiership. Follow us on Facebook for the latest news and developments in Malawian football.
Summary: The 2025 Football Association of Malawi Women's Regional League is set to begin this weekend, featuring women's football teams from all three regions of Malawi. The new format includes automatic promotion for the winners of each region to the top-flight NBM Women's Premiership next season, and a decrease in the number of participating teams from ten to eight per region to create a more competitive format. The changes follow the promotion of three teams from the Southern Region to the national league, and the qualification of teams from the Central and Northern regions through playoffs. The introduction of promotion and relegation between the regional leagues and the NBM Women's Premiership marks a new era for women's football in Malawi under the FAM's transformational agenda.
