By Jones Gadama
The Beach Soccer Association of Malawi is gearing up for a highly competitive tournament, with the 2025 Beach Soccer Club Championship just around the corner.
Despite facing a funding shortfall of K18 million, General Secretary Frank Chisambula expressed confidence that the competition will proceed as planned.
“We are expecting a highly competitive tournament, and we hope to identify new talents that the country needs,” Chisambula said during the championship draw held in Lilongwe.
The draw saw six teams that qualified through the zones league divided into two groups, with the defending champions Beach Eagles facing stiff competition in Group B alongside Tourism and Black Eagles. Group A consists of Deep Bay, Vinthenga, and Nyasa.
The championship, scheduled to take place in Salima from April 26 to 27, 2025, promises to be an exciting event, with top teams battling for supremacy.
Chisambula’s optimism about the tournament’s prospects is evident, despite the funding challenges. “We will make do with the available resources and ensure the competition is a success,” he implied.
The Beach Soccer Association’s emphasis on talent identification is a welcome development for Malawian football.
With a platform like the Beach Soccer Championship, young and aspiring players can showcase their skills, potentially catching the eye of national team selectors.
The tournament’s impact on the sport’s growth in Malawi cannot be overstated, as it provides a stage for local talent to shine.
The groups were carefully drawn to ensure competitive balance.
In Group A, Deep Bay, Vinthenga, and Nyasa are poised for intense matches, each vying for a spot in the next round. Meanwhile, Group B’s Beach Eagles, Tourism, and Black Eagles will undoubtedly provide thrilling matches, given the defending champions’ pedigree.
The K18 million funding shortfall poses a significant challenge, but the association remains committed to making the tournament a success.
With prudent management of resources and potential partnerships, the championship can still achieve its objectives.
The Beach Soccer Association’s resolve to push forward despite financial constraints is commendable.
The 2025 Beach Soccer Club Championship promises to be an exhilarating event, showcasing the best of Malawian beach soccer talent. With the tournament’s focus on talent identification and competition, fans can expect thrilling matches and emerging stars.
As the championship approaches, excitement is building, and the nation waits with bated breath to see which team will emerge victorious.
In a broader context, beach soccer competitions are gaining traction globally, with events like the Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship serving as qualification platforms for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
The success of such tournaments underscores the growing popularity of beach soccer worldwide.
As Malawi’s beach soccer fraternity looks forward to the championship, the event’s impact on the sport’s development in the region will be closely watched. Will the 2025 Beach Soccer Club Championship live up to its promise?
