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.
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| Full name | Chitipa United Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | The Lions of Fort Hill |
| Ground | Karonga Stadium, Karonga |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Manager | Alex Ngwira |
| League | TNM Super League |
| 2019 | Super League of Malawi, 13th |
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
- Winners (2): 2016, 2018
References
- "Chitipa United four wins away promotion glory". nyasatimes.com. November 16, 2016.
- "Chitipa United relegated, Wizards, Blantyre United on the brink". malawi24.com. November 18, 2017.
- "Chitipa United back in Super League". mwnation.com. December 10, 2018.
- "Chitipa United bounce back to Malawi Super League". malawi24.com. December 9, 2018.
- "Malawi: Chitipa United Coach Promises to Deliver - Ngwira Admits Pressure Will Mount". nyasatimes.com. January 16, 2019.
External links
- Chitipa United on Facebook
- Tag archives - Nyasatimes.com
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