Malawi's Sports Legends
Remembering Barnet Gondwe; The gifted winger with a left foot that terrified defenders
* Barnett Gondwe left Malawi before the Flames had fully enjoyed the benefit of his exceptional football talent * The British coach Ted Powell, who worked with the Flames at that time, always maintained that Barnett was playing at only half of his potential By Duncan Mlanjira It’s always…
How Super League of Malawi (SULOM) was established; an abridged history
* Dedicated to the memories of Major Jambo, Hastings Kapenuka, Dean Pinto, Isaac Nyakamera, Rashid Nembo and Kaka Henry Chibowa By Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise On a day, many decades ago, I found myself in what would later prove to be historically dangerous company: two seasoned football administrators, and one…
‘They no longer make Esau Kanyendas!’—award-winning journalist, Peter Kanjere
* I have never seen a striker in the last two decades who understood the meaning of grabbing football opportunities firmly with both hands—Kanjere * From DWASCO to the grand stages of South Africa, Russia and far beyond, Esau Kanyenda — the Black Mamba — has taken his final…
Young Africans SC honour late Jack Chamagwana’s contributions to the Tanzanian club through his wife Elizabeth
* It is an honour for us that you are part of this team — your club in Tanzania which is most beloved in your heart * Jack was one of our best coaches that we’ve had. Yanga loved him and the team used to be called ‘Jack’s Boys’…
Thousands join Wanderers FC president Thomas Mpinganjira to bid final farewell to Yasin Osman
* Yasin’s life was a long devotion to the sport, beginning at just 15 years old, that shaped generations and elevated football in Malawi * May his extraordinary legacy inspire us all to champion the development of sports with the same unwavering commitment and heart he exemplified By Arkangel…
Yasin Osman was an institution not only at Mighty Wanderers FC by Malawian football as a whole—Charles ‘Grandmaster’ Nyirenda
* Though his time at our club lasted less than three seasons before his return to Lali Lubani Road, his impact was indelible * He was admired for his exceptional skill, leadership, integrity and unwavering dedication to the game —Bullets club president Konrad Buckle * This is a huge…
Former national football team goalkeeper, late Frank Mlotchwa profoundly described as a ‘diplomat by birth without portfolio’ for his role in assisting Malawian society in South Africa
* His name is synonymous with excellence, and we may now attach the label ‘late’ to his name, but his presence will never be ‘late’ to many * If there’s a movement to name the Malawi Embassy building in South Africa, then the name of Frank Mlotchwa will undoubtedly…
‘Bring on the Heroes Tournament Zitto Phillips’; encourages basketball legend Daud Suleman
* This jersey right here, changed my life. I wasn’t good enough to play in this team, at this time, but surely I was knocking on the door; circa 1991/92 * Watching this team play, sitting next to Peterson Zembani at the Malcon Gymnasium, we encouraged each other to…
Basketball legend Zitto Phillips inspires fellow legends and the sport’s enthusiasts to a Heroes basketball tournament
* To honour, appreciate and celebrate contributions fallen legends made in the country’s basketball not to be forgotten * It could be held on a long weekend so it can be a 2-day event and have several games with several categories * Such as madala team, young madalas, ladies,…
Former Malawian football player Hannock Ng’oma working for US’ third largest bank, Wells Fargo
* Hannock Ng’oma first made his name playing for University of Malawi Football Club (UFC) in early 1990s * Alongside Standard Bank’s Chief Executive, Phillip Madinga and former FAM president, Walter Nyamilandu * After a few years of actively playing football, the three moved on to pursue various career…
Remembering Barnet Gondwe; The gifted winger with a left foot that terrified defenders
* Barnett Gondwe left Malawi before the Flames had fully enjoyed…
How Super League of Malawi (SULOM) was established; an abridged history
* Dedicated to the memories of Major Jambo, Hastings Kapenuka, Dean…
