Chitipa United FC

Chitipa United Football Club are a Malawian football (soccer) club based in Chitipa, Northern Region and currently playing in the TNM Super League, the top division of Malawian football.

Chitipa United
Full nameChitipa United Football Club
Nickname(s)The Lions of Fort Hill
GroundKaronga Stadium,
Karonga
Capacity20,000
ManagerAlex Ngwira
LeagueTNM Super League
2018Northern Region Football League, 1st, Promoted

History

In 2016, Chitipa United promoted as Northern Region Football League champions to the top flight for the first time in their history.[1]

In their first season in the Super League of Malawi, The Lions of Fort Hill, finished in 16th position and return to second division.[2]

In 2018 , Chitipa United, wins again Northern Region Football League and returned to the TNM Super League.[3][4]

Despite to earn promotion, head coach, Robert Mzinza, was replaced before the 2019 season with Alex Ngwira.[5]


Honours

Northern Region Football League

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References
  1. "Chitipa United four wins away promotion glory". nyasatimes.com. November 16, 2016.
  2. "Chitipa United relegated, Wizards, Blantyre United on the brink". malawi24.com. November 18, 2017.
  3. "Chitipa United back in Super League". mwnation.com. December 10, 2018.
  4. "Chitipa United bounce back to Malawi Super League". malawi24.com. December 9, 2018.
  5. "Malawi: Chitipa United Coach Promises to Deliver - Ngwira Admits Pressure Will Mount". nyasatimes.com. January 16, 2019.
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