FIFA PLAN TO SPONSER AFOOTBALL TOURNAMENT FOR GIRLS

FIFA is planning to sponsor a football tournament for girls in secondary schools in Blantyre next month as part of its youth development programmes. Football Association of Malawi (FAM) vice president James Mwenda said FIFA has already made a commitment towards the sponsorship.

“What I know is that FIFA has agreed to sponsor girls football in secondary schools, as a pilot project will start with 12 schools around Blantyre,” he said. FIFA will also provide equipment such as balls, boots, and uniforms in this tournament will run for six to eight months.