Malawi's Sports Legends
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…
Hamba kahle mfwethu! — the farewell by Sports Council chairperson on the death of Henry Chibowa
The late Kaka Chibowa * Madise alongside Chibowa, Mwenelupembe, Simon Itaye, Azikiwe Mussa-Mbewe Snr and others founded SULAM * The elite football is indebted to the legend for securing sponsorship the top flight league’s sponsorship by TNM Plc * As we ask God to receive your soul, we also…
Tributes pour in for one of Malawi’s finest goalkeepers, Boniface Maganga
* He did us an honor and patriotic he was to his country—Robert Bright Salijeni * We thank God for the gift Boniface had which leaves us with so many good memories—Kondwanie Chirembo * We can only celebrate him; Hamba kahle sekuru—Utonga Mungo * An historic figure in the…
MP Noel Lipipa urges Flames legends to take a role in inspiring upcoming footballers
The legends team that spiced up MP Lipipa’s constituency trophy * Malawi has got plenty of talented football players but majority of them stop playing while they are still young * Due to lack of motivation and counseling from former players, who are supposed to be their role models…
Former star player Chiza Nyirongo arouses nostalgic memories of top class football of the past
Late Popote Chang’ono and late Saulosi Nyakanyaka up against Chiza (10) * As he pays tribute to one great legends late Popote Chang’ono and Saulosi Nyakanyaka * Rest in peace my elders, Popote and Saulosi. You taught me something in life — I am still trying By Victor Singano…
No Malawian qualifies in 10 of COSAFA Cup Legends list over the past 25 years
The Flames squad of the early years of the COSAFA Cup * Angolan Fabrice Akwa tops the list who competed in the early years of the COSAFA Cup * Featuring in seven tournaments between 1998 and 2006 and lifted the trophy twice in 2001 and 2004 * Akwa was…
Former star player Chiza Nyirongo takes people down memory lane reminiscing of MDC United
Chiza Nyirongo (left) and the great Soccer Saints * Fans fondly remember Frank Pilato Sinalo; Clifton Msiya; Kingsley Maulidi; Davies Wansambo; Daniel Dzinkambani; John Dzimbili and many other stars * Fantastic group of players! Well-sponsored team some greedy and lousy politicians finished off both the Corporation and its…
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…
‘Bring on the Heroes Tournament Zitto Phillips’; encourages basketball legend Daud Suleman
* This jersey right here, changed my life. I wasn’t good…
