Category: International Sports

* His appointment signals a fresh start for the Palancas Negras as they look to rebuild momentum on the continental stage  * I am very honoured to join this great footballing nation. I see Angola as an ambitious country — together, we will write a great story Maravi Express Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) nation, Angola have appointed Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2021 winning coach, Aliou Cissé — replacing Frenchman Patrice Beaumelle, who was dismissed…

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* Welcome to Kenya, Team Malawi, football truly unites the world, and we are honored to host you for the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series * As the Scorchers face world women’s football giants Australia on Saturday, their first international match against a nation outside Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Kenya Football Federation have given all the three FIFA Women’s Series 2026 teams;  India, Australia and Malawi, a joyous and tumultuous welcome, which the Scorchers reciprocated with their usual razzmatazz dance….

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* To offer them unique challenges and a test against diverse opposition as they build toward the FIFA Women’s World Cup * It’s essential we expose ourselves to the styles and environments we’ll encounter on the global stage * We know the African nations have a lot of talent, a little bit more unpredictable all the times By Duncan Mlanjira Australia women’s national football team, are looking forward to the April 11-15 FIFA Series in Kenya, saying it will…

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* With controversy stalking football on the continent, the CAF president has a huge challenge on his hands * How he steers the CAF ship through the choppy governance waters that threaten to sink it will define his legacy * Either as a testament to his conflict-resolving sagacity or as prima facie evidence of a lack of governance competence By Osasu Obayiuwana, The Guardian in Cairo It has been a miserable few months for the Confederation of African Football…

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* To strengthen the trust and confidence in CAF referees, VAR operators and the CAF Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board * These changes and improvements will also ensure that the incidences that took place at the AfCON Morocco 2025 final match do not happen again By Duncan Mlanjira Following the controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal — that led to Senegal being stripped of the title by the the Appeal Board of…

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* After insinuating that the Flames are disadvantaged already since if they win against Zambia, they will say it’s a B-side, if you lose, they will say, ‘How can you lose to a B-side?’ * If you are a real coach just win the tournament and let Malawians say ‘you won against Zambia’, don’t focus on Zambians team B side—Zambian fan Em Rawburts * As the 4-Nations Tournament will be broadcast live on SuperSport DSTV Channel 227 Africa 1…

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* To be played in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, March 31 that coincides with the 4-Nations set for March 28-31 * Malawi and Zambia meet on Saturday as Botswana date Zimbabwe on the same day while 3rd-place playoff and the final is set for Tuesday, March 31 * When the world champions come calling, you answer — it is an opportunity we simply cannot pass up By Duncan Mlanjira Zambia, who date Malawi Flames in the opening match of…

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* Join Morocco’s RS Berkane & FAR Rabat and Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis for the semifinal * RS Berkane beat Sudan’s Al-Hilal in stoppage time, FAR Rabat knock out title holders Pyramids as Esperance stun Egypt’s Al Ahly Maravi Express South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, the only side left representing Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League, held their nerve under intense pressure against Stade Malien away in Bamako, Mali,…

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* The Board is represented by officials from different regions of the continent chaired by Nigeria’s High Court judge Roli Daibo Harriman * The others are from Cape Verde (vice-president), Tunisia, Togo, Namibia, Mauritania, Djibouti and DR Congo * As CAF president maintains that the appeal board took its decision independently and was made up of “some of the most respected lawyers on the continent” By Duncan Mlanjira The nine-member panel of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal…

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The referee blowing the whistle to end 90 minutes just after Morocco missed the penalty * Once play is allowed to continue and the match is completed, the result obtained on the field must stand * Under the applicable rules of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), match officials have full authority during the game * I call on  the court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) and other relevant authorities to move decisively so that this travesty does not…

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