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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Following the announcement that Fleetwood Haiya intends to contest for the post of president of Super League of Malawi (SULOM), the incumbent, Tia Somba-Banda has released a list of what he grades him as successful in his tenure of office from 2019.<\/p>\n

But several affiliate club members, who are owners of SULOM, have criticized the grading \u2014 faulting it as trying to leverage himself ahead of the polls on February 25 \u2014 saying Somba-Banda \u201cseems to be grading himself on his 2019 election promises but in essence, he has failed to deliver\u201d.<\/p>\n

This was observed by an affiliate voter, who declined to be mentioned, saying much as he is neutral on whom to vote for in the two-horse race, it feels like \u201can insult\u201d that \u201cTia has over glorified himself\u201d and his team in the past four years.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, he is promising the same pledges made four years ago on \u2018maximising revenue for Super League clubs\u2019,\u201d said the source. \u201cThis is far from the truth \u2014 we have seen elite club matches glossing a meagre K30,000 a match.\u201d<\/p>\n

He provided a screenshot of a match between TN Stars and Karonga United at Kasungu Stadium on November 13, 2022, that grossed K26,000 but expenses were at K24,000 \u2014 with the police receiving K10,000; stewards K7,200 and St. John\u2019s Ambulance K5,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cTeams spend huge sums of money to fulfill their fixtures,\u201d said our source. \u201cKaronga United travelled all the way from base only to return home with nothing. What has SULOM done to maximize revenue for such clubs?\u201d<\/p>\n

In an earlier interview, Somba-Banda, emphasized that all that were promised have been fulfilled except the support towards Super League champions participation in Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions \u2014 stressing that this will roll out this year.<\/p>\n

In his grading of himself, the incumbent says he has already lobbied with Football Association of Malawi (FAM) for a K100 million sponsorship subvention which will also cater for a starter pack for CAF Interclube competitions participation.<\/p>\n

But another affiliate member, who also chose not to be mentioned, questioned why it has taken that long, saying bringing it now \u201cafter all these years is just a campaign gimmick\u201d.<\/p>\n

The source also said on optimising accountability and governance is something to scoff at, saying \u201cSULOM secretariat has been operating like a different organisation \u2014 leaving out clubs in decision making on crucial matters and poor communication\u201d.<\/p>\n

He added that SULOM\u2019s \u201cgovernance structure doesn\u2019t even reflect approaches of modern football management\u201d and that \u201cclubs are being asked to comply with club licencing protocols while SULOM secretariat is still using an archaic structures \u2014 with no full time secretariat staff\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, in essence, Tia believes he has delivered most of his election promises but what is on the ground is not that rosy as he paints it. The status quo of our top flight league is pathetic,\u201d said our source.<\/p>\n

In the earlier interview, which he now highlights on social media, Somba-Banda claims that his tenure of office laid strong foundation of football professionalism.<\/p>\n

He highly lauded as \u201clandmark\u201d revenues in TV broadcasting rights from K18 million to K116 million and that his administration opened up additional revenue streams for teams in terms of kit sponsorship.<\/p>\n

He also singled out a medical insurance contract with Medical Aid Society of Malawi (MASM) and that he also rolled out an automated Super League Competition Management System (CMS) in line with CAF and world football governing body FIFA standards.<\/p>\n

Going forward, Somba-Banda said: \u201cClubs will now be receiving a minimum of K5 million annual grant from SULOM and will no longer be required to pay their club licensing surety.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Haiya \u2014 who is Nyasa Big Bullets Vice-president and is lauded for the management success of the TNM Super League champions over the recent years \u2014 promised to present his detailed vision and manifesto later.<\/p>\n

But when announcing his candidature last week, Haiya said his bid is premised on five pillars; 1. Serving clubs, in the best interest of the clubs; 2. Setting up a professional and effective SULOM secretariat<\/p>\n

3. Initiating and implementing SULOM strategic plan;<\/p>\n

4. Realizing the full potential of Malawi elite football through commercialization; and<\/p>\n

5. Helping Super League clubs to achieve financial independence.<\/p>\n

He had said: \u201cAs you are aware, our elite football has been characterized with numerous challenges which have consequently derailed its growth from an amateur to a professional league.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is evident that our league is devoid of effective organization and sound administration, lacks a clear roadmap, efficiency and commercial acumen.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result, clubs \u2014 who are owners of SULOM and meant to be the main beneficiaries \u2014 have not reaped the fruits of their efforts for the past decades.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stressed that clubs continue to be \u201cfinancially and economically unstable to an extent that they can hardly operate as viable sporting and business entities\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile these challenges are an open secret, it is sad to note that little has been done to address this predicament,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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