BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Referees Committee under the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has taken disciplinary action against referee Michael Mwambyale and his assistant Fanuel Mailosi following a contentious match between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Ekhaya FC on July 3, 2025, at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.

The match sparked controversy when Ekhaya FC goalkeeper Elias Missi allegedly grabbed the neck of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets striker Babatunde Adepoju and pushed him to the ground.

The incident led to scrutiny over Mwambyale’s handling of the situation, with the Referees Committee ultimately finding him guilty of failing to make the appropriate decision regarding the goalkeeper’s conduct.

As a result, Michael Mwambyale has been suspended from officiating in all Super League matches for three months, while Fanuel Mailosi has been suspended from assisting in all Super League games for two months.

During their suspension, both officials will be reassigned to officiate matches in the NBS Bank Division League.

This is not the first time Mwambyale has faced disciplinary action, as he was previously suspended in May 2024 for failing to give a red card to Christopher Kumwembe during a match between Mighty Tigers and Mighty Wanderers.

Instead, he issued a second yellow card, sparking controversy over his officiating.

Meanwhile FAM has recommended that goalkeeper Elias Missi be formally reprimanded for violent conduct, as no disciplinary action was taken during the game.