BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has confirmed that Songwe Border United will still face relegation from the TNM Super League, even if they win all their remaining five matches.
The announcement follows a dramatic but difficult debut season for the Karonga based rookies, whose survival hopes have been mathematically crushed.
Songwe Border United’s challenge in the elite league has been uphill from day one.
Despite brief moments of promise, the team failed to gather the consistency needed to compete at the highest level of domestic football.
After playing 25 matches, Songwe have managed only 1 win, against Chitipa United, drawn 3, and suffered 21 defeats.
This poor run means the maximum points they can possibly accumulate is 21, while the team in 15 place already sits at 23 points, placing safety completely out of reach.
Throughout the season, the club attempted to rescue their campaign by making multiple changes to the technical panel.
However, even replacing three coaches could not turn their fortunes around, leaving fans, management and players frustrated.
According to SULOM, the situation is now irreversible:Songwe Border United are officially the first team to be relegated this season with five matches still to play.
For the Northern Region outfit, the top-flight dream has proven harsh. Their journey has been marked by travel challenges, inexperienced squad depth and limited resources factors that contributed to their downfall.
Despite being relegated, Songwe still have obligations to complete.
The team is expected to honour all their remaining fixtures, starting with their next match against Goshen City Dedza Dynamos, a side battling for a top-eight finish.
As the league enters its decisive phase, attention now shifts to the other teams hovering above the drop zone.
Two teams must go down at the end of the season and with the table tightening, the battle for survival is intensifying.
The story of Songwe Border United is one of determination overshadowed by inexperience, and as the league continues, the question now is: Who will join them on the path back to the lower division?
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