Category: International Sports

* Nigeria drawn in Group A alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador and New Zealand * Kenya, in their first appearance, are in Group C against North Korea, Mexico and England *  Zambia rounds out the African contingent to face Poland, Brazil and 2014 champions Japan Maravi Express Zambia, Nigeria and Kenya have learned their group stage opponents for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic in October following the competition’s draw on Saturday night. Nigeria,…

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* The announcement of the dates took much longer than expected, as there were complex and at times challenging discussions * With various interested parties, in the light of the extensive international and domestic match calendars * The qualifying campaign for the AFCON Morocco 2025 are scheduled to kick-off September 2024 * Whose draw will be held on Thursday, July 4 in Johannesburg, South Africa By Duncan Mlanjira The Confederation of African Football CAF executive committee has announced yesterday,…

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* As Flames maintain position 125 and dropping one place in Africa at 35 from 34 in February * Namibia hurtle themselves up nine places at 97th in world and 22 in Africa as Tunisia at 41 in world and 6th in Africa * Equatorial Guinea at 89 and 17 in Africa while São Tomé e Principe last in Africa and 192 in world By Duncan Mlanjira Liberia, coached by former Malawi national team mentor, Mario Marinica, have made…

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* Sunday sees hosts Germany tackling Switzerland at the same time that Scotland will be battling Hungary * Monday is headlined by a potential thriller between Croatia and Italy while Spain tackle Albania * Tuesday has France facing Poland as England date Slovenia — all matches live on DStv’s SuperSport Maravi Express From Sunday to Wednesday June 23-26, 12 fixtures will be played in the UEFA Euro Germany 2024 Matchday 3 that will see teams scrambling to secure passage…

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* Released five months before his full sentence after being pardoned due to his good behaviour * He became one of Dadaz Chess Academy volunteers teaching chess to street children and prisoners * He has found himself in Pune, India where he is sharing his chess story to participants from all over the world By Duncan Mlanjira Steven Maruwo was introduced to chess while at Mvula Prison serving a five-year sentence for being found in possession with the protected…

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* Draw to be held on Thursday, July 4 in Johannesburg, South Africa live from SuperSport studios * Pits 48 nations to be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each to determine top two for the finals * Meanwhile, official draw for June 27-July 7 COSAFA Cup 2024 has been concluded today, June 14 in Johannesburg * Malawi Flames have been withdrawn due to 21 days of mourning of late Vice-President Saulos Chilima and the 8 others By…

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* FAM highly considered it insensitive to proceed with our preparations and subsequent participation in the championship * As a way of showing respect to the souls of the people who lost their lives in the tragedy Maravi Express Considering the sorrowful atmosphere as a result of the tragic passing of Vice-President Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Madame Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri and 7 others, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has made a painful decision to withdraw Malawi’s participation at…

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* Salary of around MK3 million; a game bonus of MK400,000 and US$1,000 allowance for a CAF game * As well as covering costs for his shoulder operation either in Zambia or South Africa Maravi Express The two-year deal that Flames midfielder Peter Banda signed with Zambia’s league champions Red Arrows, includes signing on fee of around MK18.5 million, a salary of around MK3 million with a game bonus at MK400,000. A report by Sports Torch on Facebook says…

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South Africa triumph over fellow COSAFA side Zimbabwe * Zambia stunned 0-1 against Tanzania; Angola drew 1-1 with Cameroon; South Africa defeated Zimbabwe 3-1; Mozambique beat Guinea 1-0 * As Madagascar and Mali played out a tense 0-0 draw; Namibia in 0-0 stalemate with Tunisia; Mauritania 0-1 Senegal * While Botswana triumphed 3-1 over Somalia as Malawi lose 0-1 to  Equatorial Guinea Maravi Express Matchday 3 & 4 of FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers came to a grand close…

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* Three at home against fellow COSAFA member, Namibia and Equatorial Guinea and Liberia * With the other three away against São Tomé e Principe, leaders Tunisia and 2nd-placed Namibia * As Equatorial Guinea proved it true that they are rock-solid on home soil by beating Flames yesterday By Duncan Mlanjira There are still six more games to be played for the Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026™Group H qualifiers with three at home — against fellow COSAFA member, Namibia…

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