Author: Duncan Mlanjira

* Despite being only 19 years old, Faith Chinzimu has already become one of Malawi’s most influential players * Based in Sweden, the midfielder stepped into a leading role during the qualifying campaign * Particularly in the absence of experienced forwards Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga By Duncan Mlanjira As Confederation of African Football (CAF) previews participating at the Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026, Malawi Scorchers’ midfielder Faith Chinzimu has being singled out as ‘player to watch’. The…

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* After failing to score in the two friendly matches against Tanzania last month * The positive thing was that we managed to reach the goal area and create chances * The players also managed to shoot at goal, so we have tried to work on that and I am sure they will do better in today’s game By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi Scorchers face Morocco tonight (21h00) in Rabat in an international friendly as preparations for their debut…

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* The duo’s history dates back nearly two decades, when a 20-year-old old Messi crossed paths with an infant Lamine during a promotional charity photo shoot in Barcelona * When the Argentine was then establishing himself as a key player for Spanish club Barcelona * For the first time in their careers, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi will face off on the international stage in a full-circle moment in football history Maravi Express Following a 2-1 victory over England,…

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* He swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O’Reilly in the 82nd minute to build a wall in front of the goal — but Argentina and Messi simply kicked it down * They won every header. They kept crossing and crossing. So we went to a back five to close the gaps inside and be stronger in the air * Straight after our goal, with no substitutions, we just conceded way too many…

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* Anthony Gordon had given Three Lions second-half lead but Enzo Fernández levelled before Lautaro Martínez got the winner By Matt Hughes, The Guardian England suffered World Cup heartache on Wednesday night with two late goals in seven minutes from  Argentina giving them a 2-1 win and a place in Sunday’s final against Spain. The substitute Lautaro Martínez scored the winner with a close-range header in injury time after Enzo Martínez had equalised with a superb strike from the…

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* Their other Group C opponents Egypt have played two friendlies against Senegal in Cairo losing 0-1 Wednesday last week and winning 1-0 last Saturday * Nigeria are set for friendly with Ghana in Casablanca on Saturday as the Super Falcons intensify their preparations in defence of the title * The Scorchers maiden appearance at the WAfCON starts with the 10-time champions on July 28 at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers, who arrived in…

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