Women’s football in Malawi’s Southern Region has been thrown into uncertainty after regional women’s football clubs announced an immediate boycott of all Regional Women Football League (South) matches, citing unresolved issues of unpaid subventions and outstanding player bonuses.

In a formal communication addressed to the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), the clubs said the decision followed extensive consultations among member teams and comes after what they described as prolonged inaction by the football governing body.

According to the clubs, repeated assurances and engagements with FAM have failed to yield tangible results or clear communication regarding the payments.

The clubs argue that the continued delay in disbursing subventions has severely disrupted their operations, affecting match logistics, administration, and overall club management.

They further state that unpaid player bonuses have negatively impacted player morale and welfare, posing a threat to the development and integrity of women’s football in the region.

“This decision is not an act of defiance,” the statement emphasized, describing the boycott as a last resort aimed at protecting the dignity, welfare, and rights of women football players and officials who, according to the clubs, continue to make significant sacrifices under challenging conditions.

Despite the standoff, the Southern Region Women Football Clubs reaffirmed their commitment to the growth of the sport.

They indicated they are ready to resume league activities once the outstanding subventions and player bonuses are fully settled.

The matter has also been copied to the National Women’s Football Association (NWFA), signaling a call for broader intervention.

The clubs expressed optimism that FAM would address the issue with urgency, stressing that swift action is crucial for the future of women’s football in Malawi.

As of now, FAM has not publicly responded to the boycott, leaving the immediate future of the Regional Women Football League (South) uncertain