A man who invaded the pitch when Malawi faced Ethiopia in the Afcon qualifying race last Sunday at Bingu national Stadium has been fined K80,000.
The accused person Thomas Kachimera who hails from Mgungu Village TA Chilowiko in Ntchisi was placed on charge of conduct likely to cause breach of peace.
The person has been identified as Thomas Kachimera, 24, who is from Mgungu village TA Chilowoko in Ntchisi District.
Kachimera travelled from Ntchisi to watch the football match between Malawi and Ethiopia on 5 June at Bingu National Stadium.
While the game was in progress, Kachimera jumped into the pitch with the intention of taking with players on the pitch.
The pitch invader was arrested by police and taken to Lingadzi police station where he was charged.
He was taken before third grade magistrate Chinkhumba where he was sentenced to pay a fine of K80 000.
Malawi won the match against 2-1 courtesy of goals from Gabadinho Mhango.
Meanwhile, Salomy Zgambo public relations officer for Lingazi police has warned people to exercise discipline tomorrow evening when Ethiopia plays host to Egypt at the same venue in Lilongwe.
“We are aware of the match the country is hosting tomorrow looking on what happened on the previous game we therefore warn Malawians that any misbehavior conduct will not be tolerated ,”she said.