Category: International Sports

* It’s truly an honour and privilege to be part of WAfCON, even when my country isn’t participating — and the adrenaline rush was unforgettable * May the resilience of the African girl child light up football pitches across Africa and around the world * SuperSport on DStv and GOtv to broadcast live the biggest celebration of African women’s football kicking off from Saturday, July 5-26 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers captain, Tabitha TC11 Chawinga was amongst top African women footballers tasked…

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Team Malawi was given a special send-off by President Lazarus Chakwera last week at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe * The 165 athletes depart tomorrow after final preparations at a pre-departure camp held at Natural Resources College (NRC) in Lilongwe * This follows a series of three training camps to enhance technical skills, build team cohesion, and prepare the athletes for high-level competition By Duncan Mlanjira Team Malawi is expected to depart for Windhoek, Namibia tomorrow, July 1, for the…

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* Part of the commitment to elevating women’s sport through SuperSport campaign of Here for Her * Includes expert pre-match analysis, immersive camera angles, entertaining post-match banter, engaging talk shows, and world-class commentary * Europe’s finest women’s football takes the stage – don’t miss a moment of the action By Duncan Mlanjira Fans of the growing in stature and glamour of women’s football are in for a treat from in July as the spotlight turns on Europe for the UEFA Women’s European Championship (Euro 2025) that…

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* Africa’s biggest women’s football showdown is here – live, loud, and unmissable From July 5-26, 2025 taking place in Morocco * South Africa enters as defending champions, lifting their first-ever title in 2022 with a 2–1 win over hosts Morocco * Along with South Africa as Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) representatives are Zambia and Botswana By Duncan Mlanjira SuperSport on DStv and GOtv has secured live broadcasting rights for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 —…

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* I am very thankful to the President of Malawi and the Sports Council because of the effort they made to make this come home * Tabitha was not available during the awards gala night in Harare due to club commitments but was represented by Malawi delegation led by Sports Minister Mkandawire By Dan Mhango, MANA Malawi’s celebrated women soccer player, Tabitha TC11 Chawinga, has been officially presented the Sportswoman of the Year accolade she attained at the African…

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* Women’s team features five players who recently took part in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic * Men’s includes four players who featured in last year’s COSAFA CUP edition of the tournament in Maputo, Mozambique  * President Chakwera hosted the whole 165 youth Team Malawi at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe today as a send-off ceremony * Where he urged them to believe in themselves and seize the moment by striving to bring…

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* There are six teams from South America taking part in the new 32-team format, Botafogo, Flamengo and Fluminense from Brazil, while Boca Juniors and River Plate are representing Argentina * All six were unbeaten after nine matches — with Palmeiras, Botafogo, Flamengo and River Plate topping their respective groups * However, that run ended when Boca Juniors lost 1-2 to Bayern Munich in the early hours of Saturday By Neil Johnston, BBC Sport Flamengo boss Filipe Luis says…

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* The scintillating attacking play of Sundowns — particularly in the first half — thrilled their travelling supporters and Ribeiro Costa’s goal is a contender for goal of the tournament * The technical ability he showed to evade two challenges and the way he accelerated away was befitting of a final By Alex Brotherton, BBC Sport Germany’s Bundesliga side, Borussia Dortmund were outplayed for large parts of an entertaining FIFA Club World Cup ‘25 contest coming from behind to…

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* Fans express their dissatisfaction on coach Fazili’s assertion that he is building a team — mpaka liti (until when)? * This is worrisome now, the results are denting the image of the foreigh-based players like Tabitha and Kadzere Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira After beating Zambia 3-2 in February in the second friendly match following a 0-2  defeat three days earlier, Malawi Scorchers went on to lose 0-4 on aggregate (0-2 each in two games) against South Africa in…

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* After playing against Morocco yesterday which the hosts won 4-2 coming from two goals behind at Kenitra Stadium in Casablanca * This will be the Scorchers’ 6th international friendly match in the first half of the year as part of their ongoing preparations for WafCON 2026 qualifiers against Angola in October Maravi Express After their performance against top billing African women’s national football team, Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses, in which Malawi lost 2-4 last evening at Kenitra Stadium in…

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