Frank Mojah Dzuwa and Rachael Kaphaizi
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will not appeal the verdict issued by the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) yesterday.
FAM on Thursday night released its verdict following misconduct that happened during the 2025/26 Castel Challenge Cup semifinal match against Mzuzu City Hammers played at Kamuzu Stadium on 8 February 2026.
The FA fined Bullets a total of K4 million and banned seven of the club’s supporters including their chief supporter following violent scenes.
According to FAM’s Disciplinary Committee, the club was found guilty of multiple offences arising from the match against Mzuzu City Hammers. The sanctions include K1 million for violence and hooliganism, K1 million for assaulting and bullying match officials, and K2 million for bringing the game into disrepute bringing the total fine to K4 million.
In addition to the financial penalty imposed on the club, FAM has also taken action against seven supporters identified as Chingeni Gumbala Kadam’manja (supporters chair), Shaibu Woyera, Trouble Ndikida Kapito, Alick Tsegula, Ganizani Baba and Dyton Bello. The six were found guilty of bullying opponents, obstructing security operations and inciting violence during the match.
Separately, Fred Sherrif was found guilty of assaulting and bullying opponents as well as tampering with the competition area. The Committee established that he invaded the competition area and poured liquid substances on Hammers goalkeeper. He has also been handed a two year ban effective 19 February 2026,” reads part of the verdict.
Reacting to the development, Bullets CEO Albert Chigoga says the club will not appeal the verdict.
“There is nothing we can do rather than to comply with the order, it is bad that we will lose money on things that we could have done better,” said Chigoga.
