BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The National Football Coaches Association (NFCA) has moved swiftly to quash a shocking report that falsely claimed veteran coach Rodgers Yasin had passed away, describing the publication as misleading and deeply distressing.
In a strongly worded statement signed by General Secretary Sullivan Kenneth Kandulu, the association clarified that Coach Yasin is alive and in good health.
The statement followed what it described as an urgent verification exercise by its Executive Committee.
According to the NFCA, members of the Executive Committee personally visited Coach Yasin at his residence immediately after learning about the circulating report.
The visit confirmed that the coach was safe, stable and unaware of how such alarming misinformation had surfaced.
The association expressed profound regret over the emotional turmoil the false news caused, not only to Coach Yasin himself but also to his family, close friends and the broader football fraternity.
Describing the incident as unfortunate and irresponsible, the NFCA said such reports have the potential to damage reputations, cause psychological harm and shake public trust in the media.
The body emphasized that it takes matters of misinformation seriously and has since activated internal governance and disciplinary procedures to address the issue in line with its established framework.
The association further called on media institutions to exercise professionalism and responsibility when handling sensitive information, particularly matters involving life and death.
It urged journalists and the general public to always verify information through official NFCA communication channels before publishing or sharing reports that could cause panic and confusion.
Coach Yasin, who currently serves as Technical Director of Chilobwe United, has been instrumental in shaping young talent and strengthening grassroots football structures.
Most recently, he guided Chilobwe United to promotion into the NBS Bank National Division League, a milestone achievement that has elevated the club’s competitive standing.
Yasin’s coaching résumé also includes stints with top sides such as Nyasa Big Bullets FC, Tigers FC, Masters Security and Bangwe All Stars, where he built a reputation as a disciplined and visionary tactician.
