Mzuzu Warriors FC

Mzuzu Warriors FC
Full nameMzuzu Warriors Football Club
Nickname(s)Green Warriors
Founded1997
as Mzuzu University FC
GroundMzuzu Stadium
Mzuzu
Capacity15,000[citation needed]
ChairmanDonnex Chilonga
ManagerGilbert Chirwa
LeagueTNM Super League
2019TNM Super League, 12th of 16

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

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.[citation needed]

Honours

Northern Region Football League

  • Winners (2): 2000–01, 2014–15

References

  1. ^ "Malawi - List of Foundation Dates". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Malawi 2001/02". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Malawi 2002/03". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Mzuni FC recrowned north champs, promoted to Malawi Super League". nyasatimes.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Football revolution in Karonga as Utd reach finals of Airtel Top 8 Cup". nyasatimes.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Mzuni FC to Change its name over new sponsorship". maravipost.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Call them Mzuzu Warriors: Mzuni FC changes name". nyasatimes.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Mzuni FC change name to Mzuzu Warriors". sulom.mw. Retrieved 25 April 2021.