Up to 1,000 children and adults will benefit from a series of coaching education and referee development courses in a partnership between the (SFA) and the Football Association of Malawi (FAM).

Legacy 2014 aims to use the Games in Glasgow next year to provide a lasting change to communities across Scotland and in specially selected projects abroad, through providing specialist coaching and training, improving facilities and sports provision, as well as creating job opportunities and enhancing business.

As part of Legacy 2014, £75,000 ($119,000/€89,000) has been set aside for the project in Malawi which ultimately aims to increase participation in football and help drive up standards of coaching and quality of facilities.

"It is our aim that the expertise we have from operating our coach education programme in Scotland will benefit young people in Malawi," said director of football development at the SFA, Jim Fleeting.

"Football can be a force for good and coaching is a key part of developing the game.

"Like Scotland, there is great passion for football in Malawi.

"I'm looking forward to us sharing this love of football and helping communities across Malawi have more opportunities to play the game."

Malawi's Minister for External Affairs Humza Yousaf (centre) takes delivery of football kit and equipment as part of the Legacy 2014 programme