By Chisomo Phiri
Super League of Malawi (SULOM) executive committee has on Tuesday appointed Colonel Gilbert Mitawa as the body’s interim president.
Mitawa who was serving as vice president has replaced Fleentwood Haiya who is now Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President.
According to SULOM General Secretary(GS) Williams Banda, Mitawa’s appointment is until the next Extra Ordinary General Assembly.
Banda adds that the appointment is in line with the league’s Article 26 (3) (4).
Reacting to this,Sports Journalist, James Michael, says this was expected and he hopes for the better, despite expressing skepticism if he will be approachable like the former leader.
Haiya resigned as SULOM boss after ascending to FAM presidency on December 16, 2023.