It is with deep sorrow that FCB Nyasa Big Bullets has learned of the passing of our former player, Yasin ‘Titch’ Osman, who died at the age of 75.
Until his death, Osman was serving as the Technical Director of Mighty Wanderers Football Club — a team where he also made his mark as a player and Head Coach.
Born in Blantyre, Osman was one of the few footballers to have represented both of the city’s iconic teams, Bullets and Wanderers. In 1970, he became the first player in Malawian football history to be transferred for a fee of £100, moving from Wanderers to Bullets. Though his time at our club lasted less than three seasons before his return to Lali Lubani Road, his impact was indelible.
Osman was also known for his detailed and accurate recollection of Bullets’ formation in 1967 — a testament to his deep connection to the club’s history.
A legendary figure in Malawian football, Osman was part of the national team that triumphed in the East and Central Africa Senior Challenge Cup in 1978. Following his retirement from professional football, he continued to serve the sport as Head Coach of the Flames and later as General Secretary of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM).
Yasin Osman was a football icon, revered not only by Wanderers fans but by the entire football fraternity. He was admired for his exceptional skill, leadership, integrity, and unwavering dedication to the game — as a player, coach, and administrator.
We join the rest of the nation in mourning this extraordinary man. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of footballers to come.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Osman family, his friends, and the entire Mighty Wanderers family during this difficult time.
Konrad Buckle
Club President
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Football Club.
