Category: International Sports

* As they secure back to back Beach Soccer AFCON qualification after beating Burundi 15-14 on aggregate * We have made it to the AFCON finals and I am happy with the result but not our performance Maravi Express Malawi Beach Soccer national team have qualified for their second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals after beating Burundi 15-14 on aggregate, but coach Willy Kumilambe admitted that the team has plenty of homework before the finals in Egypt later…

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* Her participation in this event marks the realisation of her childhood dream * And a testament to her relentless pursuit of excellence in swimming By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Twimepoki Mangani, MANA MultiChoice Malawi announces that Malawi swimmer Tayamika Chang’anamuno’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 action 50m and 100m freestyle will be beamed live by GOtv and DStv. Tayamika will be swimming the 50m freestyle on August 3 and encourages sports enthusiasts not to miss out on catching…

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* From humble beginnings to gold medal triumphs, African teams have left an indelible mark on the Olympic stage * Showcasing the continent’s passion and talent for the beautiful game * Now it is the turn of Egypt, Guinea, Mali and Morocco to make their mark in Paris 2024 * To build on the impressive record of African sides at the global competition Maravi Express As the world turns its attention to Paris for the Olympic Games Paris 2024…

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* Gaborone United (Botswana), Uniao Despotiva de Lichinga (Mozambique) and Ascent Soccer are three debutantes at this edition * While eSwatini’s Young Buffaloes are appearing for the third time for tournament to be hosted by Malawi between August 14-24 By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer, who were crowned champions of FAM Goshen City Women’s National Championship — that qualified them for the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier tournament — have been drawn alongside clubs from Botswana, Mozambique and eSwatini. They…

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The girls team as they set off for their first European visit experience * Rey Cup 2023 was Ascent Soccer’s first European appearance in which the U-16 boys claimed the tournament crown * With a perfect 6-0-0 record, which included 21 goals scored and zero conceded and a 3-0 semifinal win over English League 1 academy side, Fleetwood Town By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s most successful youth football academy, Ascent Soccer has sent two teams to the Rey Cup 2024…

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* Last month, the Flames maintained their position 125 in the world but dropped one place in Africa at 35 from 34 in February * Flames’ AFCON Morocco 2025 group qualifying opponents, Senegal, are 19th in the world and 1st on the continent * Burkina Faso are 14th in Africa and 67 in the world — 12 places ahead of Malawi while Burundi are five places below the Flames on the continent at 41 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national…

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* It is set for Nyasa Big Bullets to host Zambia’s Red Arrows in the CAF Champions League 2024 preliminary round * The Bullets need plan B on the venue in case the decision remains the same from CAF * Senegal raised red flags over state of Bingu Stadium after their FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifier against Kenya last month By Tione Andsen, MANA Nyasa Big Bullets set Bingu National Stadium as host venue for the CAF Champions League…

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* There are 48 nations drawn into 12 groups of four with the top two finishers to gain automatic qualification * Malawi Flames start at home against Burundi before travelling to Burkina Faso for Matchday 1 & 2 between September 2-10 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames have a tough task in the three months between September and November in the qualification of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 in which they are placed in…

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* There’s a different feel than Euro 2021. We’re now in a different moment as a team * I guess there was less of a celebration, perhaps less satisfaction at reaching a final * As Spain’s Rodri says they will have to keep his Manchester City team-mate Phil Foden under control because he has an innate ability to move in a small space By Dan Roan, BBC Sport & Abdi Rashid, Daily Mail England manager Gareth Southgate says the…

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* As losing finalists Esperance Sportive de Tunis date Arta Solar or Dekadaha FC * With semi finalists TP Mazembe facing the winners of Nyasa Big Bullets v Red Arrows Maravi Express Egyptian giants, Al Ahly with 12 CAF Champions League titles — two of which they have won consecutively — will open their title defence at the conclusion of the first preliminary round between El Merreikh of South Sudan and Kenya’s Gor Mahia FC. This follows the draw…

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