BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Charles “Grandmaster” Nyirenda, one of Malawi’s respected sports analysts, has expressed deep concern over the congested fixture handed to Silver Strikers, who are expected to play six league matches within just 13 days.
He says the situation raises serious questions about player welfare and the overall integrity of the competition.
Nyirenda noted that the tight schedule stems from Super League of Malawi’s (SULOM) decision to ensure that the 2025 season concludes by December 20.
However, he believes the push to finish the league should not come at the expense of the players’ health.
In his remarks, Nyirenda said it is “unacceptable and unsafe” for a team to be forced into such an intense run of fixtures within a short time frame.
He stressed that footballers need adequate rest in between matches to recover physically and mentally.
He further argued that fixture planning must prioritise fair competition and professionalism.
Forcing Silver Strikers to complete six matches in less than two weeks, he added, does not reflect good administrative practice.
Nyirenda was particularly critical of SULOM’s handling of the league calendar, accusing the body of making decisions that appear rushed and poorly thought out.
He warned that such congestion increases the risk of injuries, fatigue and underperformance, which could ultimately weaken the quality of football displayed on the pitch.
According to him, the league should aim to protect players, not expose them to avoidable harm.
Supporting Nyirenda’s sentiments, football commentator Ibrahim Phiri also voiced concern.
He reminded the public that SULOM originally allocated only one match per week for each team, making the sudden increase to six matches in 13 days completely unreasonable.
Phiri said the schedule contradicts the league’s own planning principles and puts Silver Strikers at a clear disadvantage compared to other clubs whose fixtures are less demanding.
He suggested that better planning could have prevented this situation.
He emphasised that consistency and fairness are fundamental in football administration.
Deviations of this nature he said, create confusion and raise questions regarding unequal treatment of teams.
Meanwhile, Silver Strikers currently sit third on the TNM Super League table with 50 points from 24 matches.
Despite the pressure, the team remains one of the strongest contenders as they continue to defend their position.
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