Category: International Sports

The Malawi girls earned the Fair Team Award * The consolation goal she scored when South Africa beat the Malawi girls team by 3-1 in the final * We know South Africa are a very good team but we told them to be first on the ball against South Africa * Despite the loss, the Malawi girls team have qualified for continental finals as SA qualified as defending champions Maravi Express Malawi girls national schools football team’s Rejoice Silungwe…

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* As she breaks US’ National Women’s Soccer League single-season scoring record at 19 goals from 24 games * She believes that she and sister Tabitha performing at such a high level could encourage clubs to look to the likes of Malawi for emerging talent Maravi Express Malawi’s football export overseas, Temwa Chawinga became the record goalscorer in a single US’ National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season after netting for the 19th time this campaign. A report by FotMob.com…

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* Burkina Faso lead Group L on goals scored as they tie on 7 points with Senegal * The Flames at the bottom without a point from 3 matches as Burundi are on 3rd position with 3 points earned after beating the Flames Maravi Express With three matches left to wind up the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON)  Morocco 2025 qualifiers, Malawi Flames might as well consider themselves out of contention after being whipped 0-4 by Senegal last night…

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* Voting is through https://www.lequipe.fr/en/special/selection/ballon-dor-2024/ * The Ballon d’Or 2024 will be the 68th annual ceremony of the Ballon d’Or * Presented by France Football, recognising the best footballers in the world in the 2023-24 season By Duncan Mlanjira Out of the five front runners being voted for the prestigious Ballon d’Or 2024, Malawi’s pride as one of the greatest export to the global  women’s football, Tabitha Chawinga is 4th on the nominee list. Fans around the world are…

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* Becomes Malawi’s first ever player (male or female) to make a direct professional football move to one of Europe’s top five leagues * Rose is a special footballer, who has made the most of her development opportunity on the pitch at Ascent Soccer By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer midfielder and two-time Malawi Player of the Year award winner, Rose Kadzere, has has been signed for France’s top women’s league side, Montpellier HSC on a three-year deal. According to…

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* After their first game, Malawi will face Comoros three days later before their final group stage match against Lesotho on October 1 * The team will be hoping to reach the knockout stages as they last did in 2011 in Group C that has been described by COSAFA as tough * Malawi have qualified for the AFCON U-20 on one occasion, finishing in the group stages in Ethiopia in 1999 when they lost all three games Maravi Express…

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* The preparations went well and we are very hopeful that we are going to have a very good tournament * We have never won the tournament, but we hope to this year—coach Bob Mpinganjira Maravi Express Malawi U-20 national team coach Bob Mpinganjira believes his team has what it takes to win the upcoming COSAFA Youth Championship and qualify for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON). Speaking after naming his final 20-man squad that has left…

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* We begun by assessing the players’ status, and now we’re shifting our focus to tactical training * The boys are improving day by day since we started our training, and they are very good listeners Maravi Express Malawi under-20 national team coach Bob Mpinganjira is impressed with the progress his players are making as they continue preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) U-20 COSAFA 2025 qualifier to be played in Mozambique from September 26 to October…

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* The new collaboration will focus on supporting Ascent Soccer’s mission in south-east Africa * While providing opportunities for NEFC athletes, coaches, and families to engage with the vibrant soccer community of Malawi Maravi Express Malawi’s most successful football academy, Ascent Soccer has partnered with US-based, New England Futbol Club (NEFC) a strategic partnership that marks a significant step in advancing soccer development and social impact globally. In a joint statement, the two institutions say “the new collaboration will…

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* We are exceptionally proud of the work President Motsepe has done since taking over at CAF * The success of the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire is thanks to his and CAF’s leadership * The Award is in recognition of the excellent work he is doing at CAF and in promoting football development in Africa CAFOnline President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, who is Chancellor of National Orders, has conferred Confederation of African Football (CAF) president…

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