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Likoma clubs demand Simama sponsorship share

 

Football teams from Likoma and Chizumulu islands want a cut from the 2016  K4 million (about $5 700) Simama Premier League package to use to organise their own competition.

The demand comes following the teams’ failure to  participate in the regional league due to transport challenges.

The MV Ilala travels once a week from Nkhata Bay to the two islands.

The other  means of transport to and from the islands are small private boats.

Speaking on behalf of islands teams, Likoma district sports committee chairperson Davie Kacholola said teams from the two islands should have a cut to benefit from the K4 million sponsorship.

Khonje: We understand their plea
Khonje: We understand their plea

It’s now six years since the teams from the two islands quit the Simama Premier League.

“What we are seeking is the cut from the K4 million Northern Region  Simama League package so that we should be able to have our own  league.

“Note that the current situation is that we are totally isolated. For a start, K500 000 (about $721) is okay. We have enough Premier League teams that can take part in the league here,” he said.

Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) chairperson Lameck Khonje said the situation at Likoma requires long-term solution apart from getting a mere cut from the K4 million Simama sponsorship.

He said they are working on securing another  sponsor for district tournaments which Likoma will automatically benefit from.

“It is clear that teams from the islands do not take part in the  Simama League because of transport challenges. We understand their plea to have a cut from the Simama package,” said Khonje.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) second vice-president Orthaniel Hara said Likoma and Chizumulu team’s plea needs to be addressed. n

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