BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The highly anticipated TNM Super League clash between Mighty Wanderers and Ekhaya FC ended abruptly on Wednesday afternoon after heavy rains rendered the Kamuzu Stadium pitch unplayable.

The game, which had attracted few of passionate supporters from both sides, was called off in the 51st minute following a torrential downpour that flooded large parts of the pitch.

At the time of abandonment, neither side had managed to break the deadlock with the scoreline standing at 0–0.

The match officials initially halted play temporarily to assess the situation, hoping the rain would subside.

However, after a prolonged delay and worsening pitch conditions, referee Honest Maulana was left with no choice but to officially stop the match.

Following the decision, officials from the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), the match commissioner and representatives from both teams held an emergency meeting to determine the next course of action.

The discussion reportedly centered on player safety, pitch condition and possible rescheduling options.

The match becomes the first fixture of the 2025 TNM Super League season to be abandoned due to weather-related issues.

Fans expressed disappointment but acknowledged that the safety of players and officials must come first.

As of Wednesday evening, SULOM had not yet released an official statement on when or how the match will be concluded.

The abandoned match has sparked debate among fans about the state of football infrastructure in Malawi with many calling for improved drainage systems at stadiums to avoid similar disruptions in the future.

The Maravi Post