Ancestral appeal: Songwe to sacrifice cow, Smso trophy for Super League survival

Songwe Border United, the TNM Super League’s embattled newcomers, are set to embark on a unique quest for improved fortunes, announcing plans to seek ancestral intervention, including the sacrifice of a cow, to ward off what they believe is a spell of bad luck, according to the Nation.

The Karonga-based club is enduring a torrid debut season in the top flight, currently languishing at the bottom of the table with a solitary point from nine matches. Their record stands at eight losses and just one draw, painting a bleak picture for their survival hopes.

The club’s general secretary Palisha Swira revealed a growing sentiment among stakeholders that the team’s struggles stem from a failure to seek their ancestors’ blessings.

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“First and foremost, we will seek spiritual cleansing from our community ancestors,” Swira explained. “We will slaughter a cow as part of thanksgiving for earning promotion to the TNM Super League.

“We will also present last season’s Northern Region Football Association Premier Division trophy to Chief Kyungu, and there will also be traditional dances.” The event is slated to take place before their next fixture against Chitipa United, scheduled for next week.

Amidst their dire situation, the club has also adjusted their initial first-round target, halving it from 20 points to a more modest 10. “It’s been tough so far, but we are confident that we can hit 10 points by the end of the first round,” Swira stated. “We feel it is a realistic target as we have six games to play.”

Despite their precarious position, Swira affirmed that the club has not given up on avoiding relegation. “There are still so many games to play. We are now almost halfway through and we’ll keep fighting,” he said.