Category: International Sports

* Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o follows in three consecutive times and twice consecutively by Senegal’s El Hadji Diouf and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah * It has been dominated by west African players since 1992 when CAF took over management of the award from France Football By Duncan Mlanjira The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2024 will see a new men’s Player of the Year crowned when they are staged in Marrakech, Morrocco on Monday, December 16, the latest recipient of a…

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* Making Morocco as the second African nation to host the World Cup after South Africa hosted it alone in 2010 * The Morocco, Portugal and Spain Partnership brings together and unites Africa and Europe through football * And inspires all of us to work together and make the world a better place—CAF president Patrice Motsepe Maravi Express Morocco has been confirmed as one of the hosts for the FIFA World Cup 2030 marking a monumental moment in African…

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* Second training camp arranged through the Festive Season’s holidays ahead of the Games to be played in June 2025 in Namibia * Comprehensive measures have been put in place to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all athletes and officials during the camping period Maravi Express In order to groom young athletes to compete favourably for the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games 2024 — scheduled in Namibia in June 2025 — Malawi National…

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* They were already out of contention having lost to South Africa and Madagascar in the first two matches * Hat-trick from Jean Fyson and one each from Victoria Mkwala, Talandira Chinyamvula and Asimenye Mwanyongo * The boys side also out after losing their final group match against draws Lesotho having drawn against Mozambique and Angola in their first two matches Maravi Express Jean Fyson scored a hat-trick (7′, 30′, 84′) and each by Victoria Mkwala (5′), Talandira Chinyamvula…

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* Seeing our name up there with the best of the best gave us goosebumps — it’s such an amazing achievement for the club * Drawn in Group F places alongside giants Fluminense of Brazil, Germany’s Borussia Dortmundand South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai Maravi Express Mamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams has expressed pride and excitement after his team was drawn in Group F of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to take place in the United States. They are…

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* Sensational Malawian women’s football stars, sister Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga made it into the final 5 of the women’s African Player of the Year * This is the 6th time for Tabitha to be nominated for the African player of the year award but it has eluded her * She has been beaten to it by Nigerian Asisat Oshoala, who is the current holder of the award, leads as top winner with six accolades, two more than compatriot…

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* We lacked the opportunities we had, especially in the first half—Pirates coach Jose Rivero * As Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat to accumulate 2 points from two draws Maravi Express Despite controlling much of the game in the opening 45 minutes, Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) representatives in the CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates of South Africa side were unable to capitalise on their chances at home and had to settle for…

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* As the South African side renew 2013 rivalry with Egyptian and African football giants Al Ahly * Pirates have strengthened their squad in recent seasons, bringing in talented players * But it will take more than just quality on paper to go all the way in the CAF Champions League Maravi Express It has been more than a decade since current CAF Champions League holders, Al Ahly met with former champions Orlando Pirates in what was one of…

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Alongside Zambia’s Barbara Banda, Sanna Mssoudy from Morroco and Chiamaka Nnadozie from Nigeria * Tabitha and Zambia’s Barbara Banda have also been nominated for the Best FIFA Women’s Player 2024 award * Whose voting platform was opened by the world football governing body last week to run till Tuesday, December 10 * On which fans can vote through the link: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards-2024/en/best-fifa-womens-player By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Malawian women’s football stars, sister Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, have made it into the…

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The meeting with Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football president, Fouzi Lekjaa * This is a big step towards transforming football in Malawi by learning from one of Africa’s best-performing football nations * Morocco is excelling in football on the continent, and there is so much we can learn from their success Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has secured a deal with Morocco Football Federation to collaborate through friendly matches and capacity-building programs for referees,…

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