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* First leg to take place between May 2-4 and the return leg fixtures scheduled for May 10-11 * The winner to book a place at the final tournament to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in August * Bafana Bafana came from behind to draw 1-1 at home in the first leg and went on to outclass the Pharaohs in front of their home crowd Maravi Express After a 1-1 draw with Egypt in the first leg…

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* Zambians Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji on the list alongside Nigerians Rita Nwadike, Asisat Oshoala and Cameroonian Ajara Njoya Nchout * They have carved their names into the history of both African and world football, each in their own unique way * Through talent, determination, and leadership, they have helped redefine the role of women in football, paving the way for greater equality in a sport still largely dominated by men By Duncan Mlanjira Though establishing themselves as…

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* Goals from Wongani Lungu in the 50th minute and Binwell Katinji in the 59th * Katinji also scored last Sunday alongside Zebron Kalima in the 2-0 first leg win By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national team have once more beaten Comoros 2-0 this afternoon at Bingu Stadium to qualify for the next round of the African Nations Championship (CHAN)finals qualifiers on 4-0 aggregate having beaten their opponents by the same margin last Sunday. Comoros were allowed by Confederation of…

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* They are up against Civil Service Women (Centre); Nyasa Big Bullets Women & Ntopwa FC (South); Moyale Sisters & MK Academy (North) *To be joined by two teams from the play-offs which will involve third-placed sides from the three leagues * Which are Mighty Wanderers Queens (South), Silver Strikers Ladies (Centre) and Topik Sisters (North) By Duncan Mlanjira The Goshen-FAM National Women’s Championship 2025 is set for March 14-22 with all eyes on defending champions Ascent Soccer Women…

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* We always appreciate the fans’ support, and we need them again for this second leg * Comoros will come at us aggressively because they have nothing to lose * As coach Kalisto Pasuwa cautions his players against complacency after winning the first leg last Sunday Maravi Express Flames captain Maxwell Paipi is calling for fans’ huge support for this afternoon’s second leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Comoros at Bingu National Stadium, saying their opponents…

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* Contract that takes him through to AfCON which Kenya will co-host with neighbours Uganda and Tanzania * He goes straight to work as Harambee Stars are set to face Gambia away and host Gabon in FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers Maravi Express South African football legend Benni McCarthy has been unveiled as the new head coach of Kenya’s Harambee Stars — a contract that takes him through to the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2027, which Kenya will…

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Coach Benjamin hard at his preparations  * 11 playing for South African clubs; 3 in Botswana league as they seek to keep up their qualification bid * Namibia are 2nd in Group H with 8 points, trailing leaders Tunisia by two points while Malawi are 4th with 6 points and Liberia 3rd with 7 points  * If, by chance, the Flames shall win all their six remaining FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, they shall amass 24 points By Duncan…

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* Goals from Silver Strikers’ duo of Binwell Katinji in the 44th minute and Zebron Kalima in the 90th * Second leg to be played at same Bingu National Stadium on Saturday March 8 as Flames home game * The winner to meet winners between South Africa and Egypt, who played out a 1-1 draw at the Orlando Stadium Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Kalisto Pasuwa has so far proved he was the right choice as Flames’ head coach as…

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* Malawi have won three of their last four games against Comoros in all competitions — two in AfCONand two in COSAFA Cup * Comoros beat Malawi 2-1 in the AfCON qualifiers in 2018 but Malawi won 2-0 in 2023 COSAFA, 2-1 in 2019 COSAFA and 1-0 in AFCON qualifiers in 2017. * The winner of the two-legged tie will face either South Africa or Egypt who are also facing off in another playoff game Maravi Express After 90…

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* The Angolans first beat Zimbabwe 2-1 at home in the first leg but Zimbabwe also won 2-1 at their home in the second leg for the match to be decided on post-match penalties * It’s a tricky fixture, especially since many expected Zimbabwe to progress. We will try as much as possible to have a very strong team to compete with Angola and qualify for WAfCON By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national women’s football team head coach Lovemore Fazili emphasises…

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