Category: International Sports

* The was first adjudged to have been scored from an offside position but video assistant referee (VAR) caught a Malawian defender to have helped the scorer be onside * VAR has been introduced from game one for the first time in this year’s competition — the first time on the African continent for a regional competition By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames have lost 0-1 to Lesotho in the opening Group B match of the COSAFA Cup 2025 —…

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* As Flames Lesotho this afternoon from 15h00 to be beamed live on SuperSport channel 227 and streamed live on FIFA+ Maravi Express Mozambique were the first winners on day one of the COSAFA Cup 2025 as they defeated hosts South Africa 1-0, while Mauritius held Zimbabwe to a 0-0 draw at the Toyota Stadium yesterday. A report by COSAFA Media indicates that Mozambique put in a superb second half display as they defeated hosts South Africa thanks to…

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* It’s very unfortunate that we have been participating in the COSAFA Cup since 1997 but we haven’t won it * We are going there to compete and try to bring the cup home—Mponda ahead of opening match against Lesotho tomorrow, June 5 * Matches to be broadcast on SABC, SuperSport, and streamed live on FIFA+ as hosts South Africa open the floor against neighbours, Mozambique this afternoon By Duncan Mlanjira Flames assistant coach Peter Mponda feels the technical…

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Zambia, inaugural champions * It has been a stage to launch a galaxy of stars and been a vital component in the rich history of Southern African football down the years * Zambia were crowned inaugural champions of the COSAFA Cup after they claimed the 1997 event with top spot in the tournament mini-league Maravi Express This year, the Council for Southern African Football Associations-COSAFA Cup celebrates its 24th edition, whose first competition was held in 1997 with Zambia…

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* Malawi’s opening match is against Lesotho in Group B on Thursday, June 5 from 15h00 CAT before facing Namibia on Sunday, June 8 * And wrapping up their group stage matches with a clash against defending champions, Angola on June 10 * East Africans Tanzania have replaced Morocco as guest nation as they prepare to co-host CHAN finals alongside Kenya and Uganda in August By Duncan Mlanjira All matches of the COSAFA Cup 2025 that kicks off on…

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* Inter were simply no match for the French club, who recorded the biggest victory by any team in the final in the 70-year history of the European Cup and Champions League * The triumph for the Parisians comes after more than a decade of huge investment from their Qatari owners, and five years after they lost to Bayern Munich in their only previous final appearance Maravi Express French side, Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Champions League for the…

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* Washali, from Nkhotakota District, started his academy journey with Ascent Soccer in 2020 * He was the anchor at centre back in 2023 when the Ascent Soccer U16 boys captured Iceland’s Rey Cup during its first-ever European tournament appearance * Along with leading the Malawi U20s, Washali has also played for the U17s and just this week, received his first call-up to the senior national squad for the COSAFA Cup 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer’s graduate, Washari…

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* For her outstanding prowess in soccer, her skills and dedication inspiring aspiring female footballers across the region * The momentous occasion — celebrated under the theme; ‘Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Innovation’ — was hosted by Zimbabwe Maravi Express Malawi’s celebrated women soccer players Tabitha TC11 Chawinga has been voted as Sportswoman of the Year at the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5, Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA) awards gala held on Saturday at Harare International Conference Centre in…

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* All the teams in our group are strong and have been doing well. It gives each of the four teams a genuine chance to qualify for the semi-finals * The COSAFA Cup comes on the backdrop of the Flames missing out from their first-ever qualification of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals * Having given away a crucial 1-0 lead at home in the last round of qualifiers to lose 0-2 away and 1-2 on aggregate against South…

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* Central African Republic came hard on the girls, but they never relented. That resilience is what earned us the equalizer and ultimately the qualification * As U17 national side finish as COSAFA 2025 runners-up after losing 0-3 in final against Zambia Maravi Express Malawi Under-20 women’s national team have advanced to the second round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers following a one all-draw against the Central African Republic (CAR) on yesterday — going through by…

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