TNM plc say while they will continue supporting sports development in the country, they are not ready to sponsor football this year.
TNM marketing director Sobhuza Ngwenya said this on Thursday night during the 2025 TNM Super League Awards at Sunbird Mount Soche in Blantyre in reaction to Football Association of Malawi’s (FAM) offer to consider switching to national cup sponsorship.
He said: “This year, our plan was to continue with the Super League sponsorship but, with the current scenario, we have to sit down, reflect and map the way forward.
“We have heard about FAM’s offer of the national cup slot, but we have to think about it. But what I can say is that TNM will remain committed to supporting sports in Malawi and will continue exploring initiatives that inspire Malawians.”
Minister of Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Alfred Gangata, who was the guest of honour during the ceremony, also asked TNM to continue supporting football and sports, in general.
The 2025 awards pulled down the curtain on TNM plc as sponsors of the country’s top-flight league after 19 years of sponsorship. This follows the recent unveiling of FDH Bank plc as the new sponsor by the Super League of Malawi (Sulom) on a five-year K5 billion sponsorship.
He said the legacy of TNM league sponsorship will live forever in the hearts of Malawians.
Sulom president Gilbert Mittawa said they still look forward to further partnership with TNM towards football development in the country.
“TNM did not only contribute to the league’s success over the years, but also helped the overall development of football in the country. They Supported us at a difficult time when there was no corporate support,” he said.
“We don’t take this for granted. We look forward to further engagement with TNM in football development in the country.”
Mighty Wanderers, who were the first and the last Super League champions under TNM’s sponsorship, dominated the awards with five accolades.
The Nomads grabbed the best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, coach accolades through Dalitso Khungwa, Emmanuel Nyirenda, Blessings Singini and Bob Mpinganjira, respectively. They were also a team with the most disciplined supporters while Blue Eagles were named the most improved team.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets’ attacker Chikumbutso Salima was named the best player of the season and was the joint golden boot winner with team-mate Babatunde Adepoju on 15 goals. Moyale Barracks attacker Clever Kalambo was the rookie of the season.
In match officiation, Godfrey Nkhakananga, Mwayi Msungama, Pondamali Tembo and Lameck Phiri were honoured as the best referees.
In media category, Nation Publications Limited senior news analyst Joy Ndovi won the best print joutnalist accolade.
Zodiak Broadcasting Station journalist Bright Kanyama did it in the best commentary and analysis categories. His workmate Sam Banda won the best radio journalist category.
Mibawa Television (TV) journalist Hankey Chimtengo was the best in TV, Romeo Umali of MBC the best online and freelance journalist Milias Chapita the best in photography.
