Mzuzu Warriors FC explained

Mzuzu Warriors Football Club is a Malawian football (soccer) club based in Mzuzu, Northern Region, currently playing in the TNM Super League, the top division of Malawian football.

History

Mzuni FC (1997–2019)

The club was founded in 1997 as Mzuzu University Football Club and was commonly known as Mzuni FC, nicknamed the green intellectuals or the students.[1]
After several years of competing in the regional championship, Mzuni FC earned the first promotion to Super League of Malawi at the end of the 2000–01 season, winning Mzuzu and Districts Football League.[2]

The 2002–03 season was more than disappointing for supporters, the green intellectual finished 16th, with only 10 points and relegated back to the second level, where they will play for the next eleven seasons.[3]
Mzuni FC were promoted back in the top flight after 2014–15 campaign, winning the Northern Region Football League, with one point ahead the second place, Chilumba Barracks.[4]

The students remained a constant presence in the Super League for the next years, period in which were ranked as follows: 12th (2015), 9th (2016), 10th (2017), 8th (2018), 12th (2019).
Mzuni FC also reached the Airtel Top 8 Cup semi-finals in 2019 losing to Karonga United 4–5 on post match penalties at Mzuzu Stadium.[5]

Mzuzu Warriors (A new beginning)

In December 2019, the club rebranded as Mzuzu Warriors following disagreements between the club and the management of Mzuzu University. Mzuzu University (Mzuni) Council announced withdrawal of sponsorship for the team.[6] [7] [8]

Ground

See main article: Mzuzu Stadium. Mzuzu Warriors plays its home matches on Mzuzu Stadium, located in Mzuzu, Northern Region, with a capacity of 15,000 people.

Honours

Northern Region Football League

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Malawi - List of Foundation Dates. RSSSF. 25 April 2021. 1 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180701232717/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/malawfound.html. live.
  2. Web site: Malawi 2001/02. 25 April 2021. RSSSF. 26 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170926202244/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/malaw02.html. live.
  3. Web site: Malawi 2002/03. 25 April 2021. RSSSF. 26 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170926202051/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesm/malaw03.html. live.
  4. Web site: Mzuni FC recrowned north champs, promoted to Malawi Super League. 25 April 2021. nyasatimes.com. 25 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210425104602/https://www.nyasatimes.com/mzuni-fc-recrowned-north-champs-promoted-to-malawi-super-league/. live.
  5. Web site: Football revolution in Karonga as Utd reach finals of Airtel Top 8 Cup. 25 April 2021. nyasatimes.com. 25 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210425104603/https://www.nyasatimes.com/football-revolution-in-karonga-as-utd-reach-finals-of-airtel-top-8-cup/. live.
  6. Web site: Mzuni FC to Change its name over new sponsorship. 25 April 2021. maravipost.com. 25 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210425104603/https://www.maravipost.com/mzuni-fc-to-change-its-name-over-new-sponsorship/. live.
  7. Web site: Call them Mzuzu Warriors: Mzuni FC changes name. 25 April 2021. nyasatimes.com. 25 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210425104606/https://www.nyasatimes.com/call-them-mzuzu-warriors-mzuni-fc-changes-name/. live.
  8. Web site: Mzuni FC change name to Mzuzu Warriors.. 25 April 2021. sulom.mw.

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