Eight Young Stars Set to Join Top Malawian Football Clubs Through Bushiri Foundation Initiative
By Suleman Chitera
The Shepherd Bushiri Football Scouting Project has identified more than 40 promising football players in Salima District, with eight exceptional talents already earmarked to join some of Malawi’s top football clubs.
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The scouting initiative, organised by the Shepherd Bushiri Foundation under the leadership of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Jesus Nation Church, is rapidly emerging as one of the country’s most impactful grassroots football development programmes.
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Speaking during the scouting exercise in Salima, Deputy Director of Sports in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, Kinnah Phiri, praised the initiative for creating life-changing opportunities for young footballers.
“We have so far identified young football players in Salima District who will be joining some top clubs in the country. It is expected that two sets of these players will sign contracts without undergoing trials,” said Phiri.
According to Phiri, more than 40 talented players have already been shortlisted since the launch of the scouting programme, highlighting the abundance of untapped football talent in rural communities.
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The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between grassroots football and elite competition by giving young players direct exposure to professional clubs and scouts.
In his remarks, Prophet Bushiri emphasized that sports development should not be left entirely in the hands of government, calling on private sector players and well-wishers to contribute towards the growth of football and other sporting disciplines in Malawi.
“We need to commend government for what it is doing in promoting sports in the country. However, we need to help the government in promoting all sports disciplines in the country,” said Bushiri.
He described the Football Scouting Project as part of broader efforts aimed at complementing government initiatives in youth empowerment and sports development.
Bushiri further appealed to the business community to invest in sports, arguing that football has the potential to transform lives, create employment opportunities, and nurture future national stars.
The event also featured an entertaining football match between Salima-based sides Young Stars and Vilundu United.
Young Stars emerged victorious after defeating Vilundu United 2-1 in a closely contested encounter. The winning side walked away with K1.5 million in prize money, while runners-up Vilundu United received K1 million.
The Shepherd Bushiri Foundation Football Scouting Project continues to gain attention for its role in identifying hidden football talent across Malawi and offering young athletes a pathway into professional football.
