Category: International Sports

* The players were told why they were considered to represent the country * And while the coaches will give their technical guidance, they too need to put in maximum effort By Duncan Mlanjira The 13-man squad of domestic league players had some tactical preparations yesterday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe where interim head coach Kalisto Pasuwa — alongside his two assistants, Peter Mponda and Prichard Mwansa — also had a confidence-building session with the players. In an…

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Interim coach Kais Yaacoubi * The next Matchday of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers are scheduled to resume in Match 2025 * Tunisia top Group H with 10 points, two ahead of Namibia (8) on second place; three ahead of 3rd-placed Liberia (7) * And 4 ahead of 4th-placed Malawi (6) with Equatorial Guinea on 5th (3 points) and São Tomé e Principe 6th without a point By Duncan Mlanjira Following their shock home defeat by tiny Comoros…

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* Zambia’s previous success came in 2022, while South Africa were hoping to lift the trophy for the first time since 2020 * To reach the final, Zambia defeated defending champions, Malawi Scorchers 2-0 in the semifinal while the hosts beat Mozambique 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Maravi Express Zambia have been crowned champions of COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after they edged hosts and record seven-time title holders, South Africa 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw…

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* As defending champions are ousted by Zambia in the semifinal, the team they beat 2-1 to claim the title last year * The girls played well in the first half but in the second—Scorchers’ coach Lovemore Fazili * But they didn’t give us what we expected according to the first half performance Maravi Express Record seven-time COSAFA Women’s Championship victors, South Africa edged Mozambique 4-1 on penalties yesterday after a 1-1 draw to date 2022 winners Zambia, who…

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* 2024 edition’s champions, Senegal have won five of the last six CAF Beach Soccer AfCON tournaments * Africa will be the centre of attention next year when Seychelles hosts the historic FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in May 2025 Maravi Express Happy with the development and growth of beach soccer Confédération of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe says it is important to encourage more African countries to play regular and competitive matches in order to ensure that…

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* The two teams tie on points but Zambia are top due to goal difference and if they tie on both after this afternoon’s match, they will go straight into penalty shootout to determine who finishes top of Group C * The match will be followed by another decisive Group D game between Mozambique and Lesotho with Mozambique needing only to draw Maravi Express Zambia and Comoros share 3 points apiece in Group C of the COSAFA Women’s Championship…

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* Event will also highlight African Union Sports Council Regional 5 achievements, promote the sport of cycling in Malawi * And to identify local cycling talent, raise awareness of AUSC Regional 5 as well as foster a healthy lifestyle  By Duncan Mlanjira As part of African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Regional 5 Silver Jubilee celebrations, Malawi will host cycling Grand Prix at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe on Saturday, November 2. A statement from Ministry of Sports, through the Malawi…

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* The Scorchers drew 1-1 in their Group B opening match and just won 1-0 against Madagascar * While Botswana beat Mauritius 5-1 to take the top spot due to goal difference Maravi Express Second-placed Malawi Scorchers play their last group match this afternoon needing to score a lot of goals against Mauritius to boost their chances of making it to the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 in South Africa. The Scorchers drew 1-1 in their Group B…

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* Showcased their superior skill and experience, adding yet another accolade to their impressive record in the sport * Their 7th title (2008, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022) and two final game appearances (2007 and 2015) Maravi Express Senegal reaffirmed its dominance in African beach soccer by clinching the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2024 title in Hurghada, Egypt, with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Mauritania in the final yesterday. The Teranga Lions showcased their…

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* Both tie on 4 points with the Scorchers needing to win their last group match by large margin in case Botswana also win * Only group leaders will advance to the knockout stage of this year’s competition Maravi Express For Malawi Scorchers to qualify for the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024, they need to dig deeper in their last group match against Mauritius following their narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar this afternoon. Only group leaders will…

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