Category: International Sports

* Alongside Botswana’s Double Action Ladies and Lesotho Defence Force after the draw conducted on Thursday * Group B has Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa); Olympic de Moroni (Comoros); Costa do Sol (Mozambique) and Young Buffaloes (Eswatini) * For the 8-Team tournament set to take place in Durban between August 30 and 8 September By Duncan Mlanjira In their maiden appearance in Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League, Malawi’s Ntopwa Super Queens are pitted in Group A of…

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* Dadaz Chess Academy lobbies for support of computers from well-wishers for the inmates’ online training * The inmates are playing good chess. We want them to be ready for the upcoming Intercontinental Chess Championship * Some are at advanced stages playing some very good chess. They play monthly tournments within the prison walls By Duncan Mlanjira Susan Namangale, founder of Dadaz Chess Academy, who is also Global Head of The Gift of Chess, is confident that Maula Prison…

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Nigeria’s playmaker Asisat Oshoala tussling with Jess Carter.—Picture: Gallo Images * England were given an almighty scare but face Colombia or Jamaica next on Saturday * It was an excruciating watch for England supporters in Brisbane as the Lionesses were largely second best to Nigeria By Emma Sanders, BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium England scraped through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nigeria despite Lauren James’ red card. Georgia Stanway…

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* Jamaica walked away with the bronze medal after a 52-45 victory over New Zealand * Sending the Silver Ferns home without any silverware at a World Cup for the first time in the history of the tournament * Africa’s representatives Uganda finish 5th, South Africa 6th, Malawi 7th and Zimbabwe 13 SuperSport The first World Cup in Africa came to an end in Cape Town with Australia crowned the champions at the Netball World Cup 2023 when the…

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Mwawi Kumwenda voted Most Valuable player—Gallo Images * After the 56-51 victory on Thursday, the Queens got the better of the Tala’s today SuperSport Malawi Queens beat Tonga for the second time in three days to claim 7th spot at the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town. After the 56-51 victory on Thursday, the Queens got the better of the Tala’s today with a 64-54 victory. Tonga got proceedings underway in this high-stakes game with centre Hulita Veve…

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*  Made the same excuse after the Queens’ 70-46 loss against Australia on Tuesday * Up next is against Tonga again for 7th/8th position tomorrow By Duncan Mlanjira Queens’ coach Sam Kanyenda attributed Thandi Galeta’ injury in the third quarter of the disappointing defeat at the hands of Uganda as to have disturbed his game plan as he had to make unplanned substitution. The coach made the same excuse after the Queens’ 70-46 loss against Australia in Tuesday’s Netball…

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* Towera Vinkhumbo voted Most Valuable Player after triumph over Tonga * Hosts South Africa needed to beat Uganda by 64 goals for them to be in top 4 but managed to win by 52-50 Maravi Express In a crucial clash that could have a far-reaching impact on the world rankings, 6th-ranked Malawi Queens beat 7th-ranked Tonga 56-51 and will now have to beat Uganda in their next 2023 Netball World Cup match if they are to retain their…

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Major General C Annandale, head of security at the 2023 Netball World Cup * In all cases, it was theft out of rooms, one related to a credit card being stolen, the other a wedding band * Which has subsequently been found and is in the process of being closed — and the remaining cases are currency being stolen Maravi Express Reports indicate that Police in South Africa have confirmed five cases of petty theft involving players from Trinidad…

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* Spurred on by Banyana Banyana beating Italy to advance to the round of 16 in the Soccer World Cup * Jamaica need to beat New Zealand for the Proteas to have any chance to advance to the semifinal * While the hosts need to navigate their way past Uganda SuperSport & Maravi Express Malawi’s arch rivals, South Africa nearly caused the biggest upset at the Netball World Cup 2023 on Wednesday when they drew 48-all against world champions…

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