Malawi: 'Adella Wasn't Chased Away From Morocco!' FA Malawi Clarifies Women's Football Chief's Scorchers Absence

What the report says

A Football Association of Malawi social media clarification has sought to rebut claims that Adelaide Migogo, chair of the National Women's Football Association, was forced out of Morocco during the Scorchers’ Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign. According to the post, Migogo travelled with other FAM executive members to watch matches through the group stage, with the arrangement reportedly discussed in advance by FAM president Fleetwood Haiya and accepted by the executive.

The statement said Felistus Dossi, a FAM executive member and competitions chairperson, served as the official leader of delegation for the Scorchers throughout the tournament. It also outlined the division of responsibilities in Malawian football, saying FAM oversees national teams while the Super League of Malawi and the National Women's Football Association handle domestic league administration. The post further said the Scorchers’ sponsorship from National Bank of Malawi was secured by FAM.

On the main point of dispute, the clarification said the executive members left Morocco after the group stage because that was the agreed plan, and not because anyone was asked to depart early. It added that only the FAM president, the delegation leader and secretariat staff remained after the rest returned home.

The post was published after football commentator Cliff Kawanga questioned whether Migogo had received proper recognition for her role in the team’s campaign. The issue matters because it touches on leadership roles, communication, and credit within Malawi’s women’s football structure during a high-profile continental tournament.