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  • 6:30 in the morning, Malawi.
  • We are in Mzuzu, the capital of the Northern Region.
  • I stayed up all night yesterday,
  • finished editing the previous video,
  • and it’s encoding right now.
  • But I have some really good news.
  • For a while now, some of you have been expressing concerns in the comments about the players’ diet,
  • because the players usually eat mostly carbohydrates,
  • like nsima and rice,
  • and since their meals are centered around things like that,
  • there have been a lot of comments asking whether they’re getting enough protein.
  • But this time, we have started a collaboration with Myprotein,
  • a brand specializing in protein products.
  • Since their headquarters are in the UK,
  • the process wasn’t exactly easy.
  • Fortunately, this week,
  • Myprotein and Chizumulu have teamed up,
  • and while other advertising is great too,
  • a collaboration that directly helps the team is even better.
  • Especially if you’ve watched our videos, you’ll know
  • that physicality is really important in this league.
  • But the problem is that, from the UK to Malawi, we can send the products, but
  • I asked around at several places,
  • and they said they had no idea how long it would take.
  • It will eventually arrive in Malawi,
  • but since there are so many products,
  • they said they could potentially be held up at customs for quite a while.
  • So I was wondering what to do,
  • and today is Friday,
  • but the next game has been pushed back to Tuesday,
  • so we have a little more time.
  • So I decided to just go to the UK today,
  • pick up the protein products that our players can consume right away,
  • and
  • make sure we can start using them from the next game.
  • There are just too many risks,
  • so I decided this was the only option.
  • Malawi and the UK are definitely not close,
  • it takes almost 20 hours,
  • which is almost
  • the same as going to Korea,
  • but Myprotein is also covering the cost of the flight.
  • So I’m going to make the trip with gratitude.
  • I’ll stay one night in the UK,
  • then come straight back to Malawi,
  • and after that I’ll go straight to Nkhata Bay,
  • take a boat, and head over to Chizumulu.
  • (Mzuzu → Lilongwe Airport, 6-hour journey)
  • (Why is this guy here all alone?)
  • I’ve never had such a terrifying experience in my life.
  • (After barely making the flight)
  • (Fell asleep from exhaustion)
  • I’m at Addis Ababa Airport,
  • and I’m waiting for my next flight to Manchester.
  • It’s only another nine hours from here,
  • and I’ll arrive in Manchester.
  • Koreans don’t need a visa to enter the UK,
  • so you can just enter,
  • but apparently something wasn’t registered
  • in the airport’s computer system,
  • so it kept giving me errors,
  • and while everyone else was getting on their flights,
  • I was still at the check-in counter.
  • Luckily, it was finally resolved.
  • It’s either Kenya Airways or Ethiopian Airlines.
  • But Kenya Airways
  • doesn’t operate flights to Korea,
  • so if you’re going from Korea to Malawi,
  • Ethiopian Airlines is basically the only option.
  • So I’ve practically devoted my life to Ethiopian Airlines at this point.
  • Trying to qualify for European competition with a Welsh second-division team.
  • (Connecting through Marseille)
  • I’m in Marseille, France right now,
  • and Ethiopian Airlines has a lot of routes like this,
  • where they get off the people who are getting off here like a bus,
  • then pick up more passengers,
  • and continue on to Manchester.
  • Fast forward! It’s the next day, and I’m at a hotel in front of Manchester Airport.
  • The protein I needed
  • arrived safely in these boxes,
  • and I packed them into this suitcase.
  • Now I’m heading straight back to Malawi.
  • After being in Malawi,
  • the internet here is seriously fast.
  • So I quickly uploaded some things
  • that I’d been wanting to upload for a while,
  • and now I’m heading back to Malawi with excitement.
  • The person who loves Malawi the MOST~~~~~ in the world.
  • (On the way back, I went via Geneva and Addis Ababa)
  • Back in Malawi (she’s not here)
  • Heading straight to Nkhata Bay.
  • Still, since I haven’t had internet for a while,
  • I took the opportunity to organize my thoughts,
  • and worked a bit while transferring between flights.
  • (Ilala ferry ticket office)
  • One deck ticket to Chizumulu, please.
  • 24,000 kwacha (about 10,000 won)
  • (Hired someone to carry one of my bags and come along)
  • Still, I took comfort in the fact that it’s better than the other boats.
  • It took 30 minutes to get this far.
  • (Pushing my way up)
  • Wow, this is fucking exhausting,
  • but I managed to make my way up,
  • and down below it’s basically hell on earth.
  • It’s at least a little more peaceful once you come up here.
  • It’s about 7 p.m. now,
  • and according to what I heard earlier, they’re leaving around 10.
  • So we’ll probably arrive in Chizumulu around
  • maybe 2 a.m.
  • Earlier, I saw some Ekwendeni FC players
  • getting on the boat too. (Tomorrow’s opponents)
  • So it looks like we’ll arrive in Chizumulu together.
  • I had an in-flight meal around 1 p.m.,
  • and haven’t eaten anything since,
  • so I’m going to get some food here.
  • Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever filmed myself eating on the Ilala,
  • so
  • I’ll give you a little tour.
  • First, let’s start with the bathroom.
  • The bathroom upstairs is at least relatively clean,
  • and they’ve even installed an air freshener up here.
  • (Chicken and rice. A bit expensive because it’s on the boat, about 7,000 won)
  • (It tastes good)
  • Four hours on the boat — skip~
  • (Arrived in Chizumulu)
  • 2:30 a.m. — arrived in Chizumulu.
  • Since it’s basically straight into the match now and things are going to get hectic,
  • I’m going to close my eyes for a bit
  • and get back up.
  • (Currently at the dorm, me) That thing is completely filled out + [unreadable] notebook.
  • (I had to write everything by hand during the last away game, and it was exhausting)
  • Ohhh, Chichewa!
  • Tatokoza. (Thank you)
  • (Since this season we have to record everything we do too, it’s a huge pain)
  • (Had about an hour-long meeting about today’s game and next week’s schedule)
  • (Taking out the Myprotein products I brought from the UK)
  • This is Myprotein’s Origin Pre-Workout.
  • It’s mainly taken before exercise,
  • but we’re going to give it to the players before matches.
  • This one is focused on protein.
  • (Tasting Impact Whey Protein Milkshake)
  • The taste is~
  • Let me savor it.
  • Make one separately for Mackson.
  • I’m going to drink all of this.
  • This is fucking amazing.
  • An absolutely certain head shake.
  • You don’t even have to act.
  • I’m not acting. This is incredible.
  • (Mackson Thundu)
  • This is good. The players are going to love this too.
  • (Media staff, Moster)
  • Can I add more water to this and drink it?
  • Robert adapts quickly.
  • I can’t resist.
  • Mcfallen: Remember, this is for the players, not for the coaches.
  • Yeah, I’ll keep it with me and hand it out on match day.
  • If I keep this at home, it’ll be a disaster.
  • I might end up eating it all without even realizing it.
  • (Moster leaves not a single bit of powder behind)
  • This will be a really good source of motivation for the players.
  • The players here can’t consume large amounts of protein,
  • so this protein supplement will be a big help to them.
  • I think we need to get ready for the match right away.
  • First, I’ll eat with the players,
  • then we’ll go watch today’s 3 p.m. season opener against Ekwendeni FC.
  • What’s today’s menu?
  • The answer: Chizumulu-style duck.
  • Everyone’s enjoying lunch.
  • Wow.
  • It’s duck today,
  • so let’s eat well.
  • There aren’t that many places across Malawi
  • where you can eat duck,
  • and this is one of them.
  • I learned another Chichewa sentence on the way here yesterday. (Showing off)
  • (Nsima gets chewier and tastes better when you roll it around like this)
  • It’s great with a vegetable called mpiru.
  • The duck is good too.
  • There are a lot of side dishes here today too.
  • That’s enough.
  • Mcfallen: Ah, it’s a bit greasy.
  • Mackson: Kimchi kimbap.
  • We had a nice, filling meal,
  • and now there are
  • about three hours until kickoff.
  • The thing we’re using to surround the pitch,
  • I called it a bag before,
  • but I think “sack” is a more accurate description.
  • Hello!
  • (The Chizumulu kids are so innocent and cute)
  • I wanted to change everything as soon as I arrived,
  • but things don’t really go as I want them to.
  • I tried to find sacks in Mzuzu,
  • but it was difficult.
  • I had no idea
  • finding large sacks could be this difficult.
  • Even after asking around everywhere,
  • either the quality wasn't what we wanted or the size didn't fit, so we ended up failing to find what we needed.
  • So there are still some places where the quality isn't very good.
  • Next week, I’m going with Mcfallen
  • to look for some players on loan for us,
  • and we’re going to
  • Blantyre, the economic capital of Malawi.
  • So we’ll buy some there
  • and reinforce the setup.
  • The line is made from what you might call the corn husks, I guess?
  • It’s made from what’s left after removing the corn kernels,
  • and as for the net,
  • I paid a whopping 200,000 won for it here,
  • and now we have a really good net.
  • Oh.
  • They’re eating this.
  • Maybe because after we installed it last time,
  • they ate all of it.
  • (Allan’s locker-room talk. Captain Mantoh is currently injured)
  • (Elchoise ankle supports again today)
  • Thank you, Myprotein.
  • (Making Origin Pre-Workout to drink before the match)
  • (Choosing watermelon over pear)
  • Francis, how is it?
  • Very delicious.
  • It smells good too.
  • Laban feeling Myprotein with his whole body.
  • It's a good day for football, and I'm hoping we can pick up another three points today.
  • We only have Francis Phiri and Laban Longwe at left-back,
  • and since Laban showed good form in training, he’s starting today.
  • Our striker options are Emmanuel Mkandawire and our usual starter,
  • so I wanted to see what Emmanuel could show us today.
  • This really isn’t a simple thing.
  • Having an opportunity to work with companies like these,
  • companies that believe in you,
  • isn’t something easy.
  • When you see things like this happening around us,
  • it gives us the motivation to keep working even harder.
  • We can’t let the people who believe in you
  • be disappointed.
  • All we can do is show that we’re giving our best.
  • In the end, results are what matter.
  • If we get good results,
  • people and companies will continue to support us.
  • That’s football. Football is ultimately about results.
  • No matter what anyone says, results are incredibly important.
  • It’s sad, but I think there’s some truth to that.
  • But I think how you reach that goal is important too.
  • We just have to do our best given our current situation.
  • This isn’t our first season,
  • so it’s certain that we need to improve from last season.
  • (Pre-match warm-up begins)
  • We’ve had Myprotein’s Origin Pre-Workout,
  • and we’re getting ready for today’s match.
  • If you take this before exercising,
  • it maximizes your workout performance.
  • It contains ingredients such as caffeine and L-arginine,
  • as well as beta-alanine,
  • so it gives you a really good boost before exercising.
  • And since it comes in refreshing pear and watermelon flavors that are great for summer,
  • it’s really easy to just drink before exercising.
  • From now on, our players will also
  • take it before
  • every match this season.
  • As for the Impact Whey Protein Milkshake,
  • it’s a great product
  • that you can have anytime.
  • This is actually the first time I’ve tried a protein powder like this,
  • and it’s not heavy at all.
  • Our players will also be able to have it before training.
  • In simple terms,
  • it’s concentrated whey protein
  • and milk protein derived from cows,
  • with high protein, low fat, and no sugar at all,
  • so it’s really good for your health
  • while still tasting great.
  • In Korea, vanilla ice cream,
  • chocolate milk,
  • and cookie crumble flavors
  • are scheduled to be released.
  • This time, Myprotein Korea
  • is running its biggest sale campaign of the year
  • to celebrate Liberation Day on August 15.
  • The sale runs from today, August 14, until 1 a.m. on August 16,
  • with discounts of up to 81.5%,
  • and the 8/15 Liberation Day special is currently underway.
  • There are additional discounts as well,
  • so with Chizumulu,
  • it looks like the game will start at 3 as scheduled.
  • This season, all of our home games
  • will simply start at 3 p.m.,
  • so we’ve decided to standardize them all that way.
  • We’re preparing accordingly as well.
  • Actually, last season they were in the relegation zone,
  • and they should have been relegated to the fourth division.
  • But when other teams were unable to participate because of financial problems,
  • they got another chance
  • to participate through sheer luck.
  • Last season, in the Ekwendeni area, there were Ekwendeni 5
  • and Ekwendeni Hard Knockers.
  • Of those teams, Ekwendeni Hard Knockers
  • couldn’t participate this season due to financial problems.
  • So I know some of the players
  • who used to play there as well.
  • So I don’t think we can underestimate them too much.
  • Especially since we’ve only scored one goal in our last three games,
  • I’m hoping we can get a nice, convincing goal today.
  • (Movert filmed some of the preparations for the match)
  • (The opposing Ekwendeni FC players)
  • (Checking each team’s squad list before the match)
  • 10
  • (Match begins)
  • Chizumulu United against Ekwendeni FC like this.
  • Unlike on the mainland, Chizumulu is definitely hot.
  • I’ve been sweating a bit myself
  • while getting ready for the match,
  • and the Ekwendeni players don’t look particularly impressive physically.
  • In terms of their ball control and their familiarity with the pitch,
  • we have a bit more of an advantage,
  • so I think we might get a good result today.
  • I couldn’t watch the only game in our last three where we scored,
  • the Lifrali game,
  • so I honestly can’t remember the last time I saw us score.
  • (The opening was pretty uneventful)
  • Difference of 38,575,791 sheets.
  • Another person captivated by Joseph’s clever dummy play today.
  • (Mcfallen is already telling the bench players to warm up)
  • It’s only the 23rd minute of the first half,
  • and basically nothing has happened so far.
  • Neither team has had a single chance.
  • Harry Laban.
  • He’s already getting him ready from around the 20th minute.
  • (Hydration break)
  • Laban is getting ready to come on immediately.
  • (Emmanuel had to come off earlier than expected)
  • (Mayamiko’s good delivery)
  • He got that wrong at the end.
  • (Another attack starting from Mayamiko)
  • This is unbelievable.
  • Ever since Laban came on,
  • we’ve completely taken control of the game.
  • Ekwendeni can’t even get forward at all,
  • so I think if we keep pounding them,
  • something will come from it.
  • The ball is coming out.
  • (Great pressure from Dickies)
  • If this were a FIFA game,
  • that would be a perfect scoring chance.
  • That’s the third one we’ve missed.
  • Enough with the match-engine bullshit.
  • (We kept piling on the attacks)
  • (But it ended 0-0 at halftime)
  • The opposing coach said something and got booked.
  • After missing three big chances,
  • we ended the first half 0-0.
  • Ekwendeni really weren’t threatening at all.
  • It’s just a matter of whether we score or not.
  • It feels like the goals could suddenly come pouring in,
  • but we’re just missing that one thing. Just one thing.
  • (Whenever we come here, it seems like this happens)
  • (Later, we found out there had been a funeral nearby)
  • (Mcfallen explaining the attacking tactics)
  • Under the blazing sun in Chizumulu,
  • we’re getting ready to start the second half.
  • Let’s go~
  • Second half begins @Chizumulu.
  • With a lot of spectators coming in too,
  • (A refreshing save)
  • (Ekwendeni awarded the ball)
  • A disciplinary decision for the earlier foul.
  • It’s my first time seeing a foul like that in Malawi.
  • (Good link-up play from No. 7)
  • Oof.
  • (Another two substitutions)
  • Expert Kamanga, our captain from last season,
  • and Charles Deya came on
  • to replace Benjamin.
  • Dickies is looking good.
  • (68th minute — slowly getting going)
  • (A header from a long throw finally gives Chizumulu the lead)
  • The second half has been following pretty much the same pattern.
  • It’s a relief that things are finally starting to open up.
  • (Moster cam)
  • (Midfielder Steve Phiri’s first goal of the season)
  • Seriously, it’s Myprotein again.
  • (No. 7’s good run)
  • Joseph, nice.
  • He’s up against an opposing attacker who’s almost a whole head taller than him,
  • but he’s not losing the physical battle at all.
  • The foul was against us, though.
  • (It’s already stoppage time)
  • I thought it was going to end like this,
  • but Banya cut inside perfectly,
  • and going all the way to the UK to bring back the protein
  • may or may not have made a huge difference,
  • but as the club chairman,
  • I’m proud to think that I was able to contribute even a little.
  • (Moster cam)
  • (Movert gets two assists today — throw-in = corner kick)
  • (Movert is excited and about to do something after getting two assists)
  • (The match ends 2-0, with Chizumulu winning)
  • Oh boy.
  • Mcfallen doesn’t look happy.
  • I wasn’t impressed with today’s game.
  • I didn’t like the way we played today.
  • (They say they’re coming to Malawi for a month)
  • (Chizumulu kid)
  • Who should we give Man of the Match to?
  • I don’t know today. You guys decide.
  • I choose Banya, who scored his first goal of the season.
  • He worked hard today.
  • (Moster worked his ass off today)
  • Today’s Deépo Man of the Match award winner: Banya.
  • You worked really hard today,
  • and things only really came together for us in the second half,
  • so is there anything you'd like to say?
  • Anything you’d like to say as a final message?
  • There have been a lot of difficult moments, but we'll keep working hard under the coaches.
  • Seeing our current position in the table motivates us.
  • I want us to come together as one team and move toward promotion.
  • (With this win, we are now 3rd in the league with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, two points behind 1st place)
  • Thank you to all the fans in Malawi and Korea for your support.
  • Please continue to send us lots of support and strength.
  • Considering how dominant we were,
  • we didn't manage to make the scoreline much bigger,
  • so I think I can fully understand Mcfallen's concerns as well.
  • I think I have to thank Mcfallen again too.
  • I’ll pay last month’s salaries and today’s winning bonuses,
  • and I think that’ll wrap up the day.
  • (We heard that one of the team’s teeth got knocked out)
  • (It happened during the match, and we couldn’t even find the tooth)
  • Thank you all for giving your best today.
  • And to Dickies, who scored the July Goal of the Month,
  • (Handing out July salaries and bonuses one by one)
  • (One tooth missing, but still smiling)
  • I’ll see what I can do to help.
  • I finished everything up and came back into my room after getting some rest.
  • Today, we put in a dominant performance against our opponents,
  • and won 2-0,
  • so I think it was a really good day.
  • But the next away game is coming up soon.
  • Today is Tuesday,
  • and we’re away on Sunday.
  • And one of our longest away trips, to Euthini,
  • is coming up this week — it'll take around 10 hours to get there.
  • So we have to leave on Saturday.
  • That means I only have
  • about three days to rest.
  • So I’ll spend that time here editing
  • and taking care of some other things,
  • while staying in Chizumulu,
  • and I’ll prepare for the next game with the team as well.
  • To all the subscribers of our Changbakgol channel
  • who always show us so much interest,
  • thank you so much.
  • We can do all of this because of you.
  • I’m truly grateful,
  • and we’ll continue to show you good things,
  • so please continue to support us.
  • Thank you sincerely
  • for watching today’s video.
  • Thank you.
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Chairman's UK Protein Run + Chizumulu United vs Ekwendeni FC — Away Day Vlog

2026-08-14 · Changbakgol

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The Chizumulu United chairman flies to the UK and back in under two days to collect a new Myprotein partnership shipment for the squad, then joins the team on Chizumulu Island for a 2-0 win over Ekwendeni FC.

View Summary

The chairman makes a whirlwind round trip to the UK — via Addis Ababa, Manchester, and Marseille — to personally collect the club's first Myprotein shipment after learning it could be held up in Malawian customs for weeks. After a long ferry crossing back to Chizumulu Island, the video moves into matchday: the squad tries the new supplements, prepares for their league fixture against Ekwendeni FC, and grind out a goalless first half before two second-half goals — including a first senior goal for Steve Phiri — secure a 2-0 win. It closes with the postgame Man of the Match presentation and a look ahead to a long away trip to Euthini.

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