(By Vinjeru Ngwira)
The Mzuzu District Football Association (MDFA) held an important meeting on the morning of Friday, 1st August 2025, with representatives from teams set to participate in the upcoming Castel Challenge Cup. The meeting served as a platform for stakeholders to discuss the structure and organization of the tournament.
The gathering took place at the Luwinga Technical Centre, a well-known venue for football development in Mzuzu. The venue provided an ideal environment for planning the smooth delivery of the district’s most anticipated football competition.
Speaking after the meeting, the General Secretary of the Association, Alphack Mkandawire, announced that the 23 registered teams had been grouped into four clusters. This arrangement is part of the preparations ahead of the official kickoff of the 2025 Castel Challenge Cup.
Mkandawire further noted that the number of teams participating in this year’s edition has increased compared to the previous year, which he described as a positive sign of growing interest and development in district football.
He also assured the teams that the committee is committed to managing the tournament professionally and transparently. He encouraged the teams to place their trust in the association’s leadership, emphasizing that fairness and order will guide all operations throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, Joseph Hara, who represented Baula Celtic FC during the meeting, described the gathering as highly productive. He pointed out that, beyond the clustering of teams, participants also gained valuable knowledge about the importance of the Mpira Connect system in the management of football clubs.
The 2025 MDFA Castel Challenge Cup will feature 23 teams grouped into four clusters. The competition is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 9th August 2025, promising an exciting season of football action within the district.
