Mzuzu DFA Conducts Draw for Castel Challenge Cup

By Victor Stephan….

Mzuzu District Football Association on Tuesday conducted a draw for the Castel Challenge Cup at Luwinga Technical Development Center.

Teams have been grouped into four groups and the top two teams will reach the quarterfinals.

Speaking after the draw General Secretary for Mzuzu District Football Association Alphack Mkandawire while conceding the lack of continuity among clubs says they expect teams to adhere to rules and regulations governing the cup.

“We expect good competition and discipline from teams but our major challenge has been we register more new teams every season and they don’t come back after playing that has been our concern but we understand sponsorship is a challenge”. said Mkandawire.

Mkandawire added the games are expected after the weekend.

Aubrey Burton, Mzuzu MRA FC Official says his team is ready for the cup and hopes to reach the national phase.

“As a team we are ready our aim is to win this cup and qualify for the national phase we have both young and experienced players so we hope we will achieve our mission.” Said.

Football Association of Malawi Regional Coordinator Robert Mzinza asked teams to get organized if they were to do well in competitive games.

Cluster A consists of Chololo United, Holera FC, Luwazi United and
Emvuyeni FC while Cluster B will see Bwabwa United, Baula Celtic, Luvwere, Matheny and
Soweto tassel for two top slots.

Cluster C has Chikombo, Hilltop FC, Nkhwazi, and Lusangazi United while Mzuzu MRA FC, Caribbean, Lupaso and
SBL FC will face off in Cluster D

The district champions will pocket K1 000 000 and qualify for the national level.