Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi have pulled out of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) due to lack of money, in a move the government criticised as "hasty". The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) said in a statement on Sunday that "having considered all available options" it was withdrawing "due to lack of funding". The country, ranked 103rd in the world, also halted its search for a foreign coach. Recruitment of a foreign coach has been halted until the "government has adequate resources," the federation added. He questioned why Malawi could not hire an experienced local coach and compete in the tournaments.

Source: The China Post March 13, 2017 20:02 UTC