Category: Malawi’s Sports Legends

* Dedicated to the memories of Major Jambo, Hastings Kapenuka, Dean Pinto, Isaac Nyakamera, Rashid Nembo and Kaka Henry Chibowa By Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise On a day, many decades ago, I found myself in what would later prove to be historically dangerous company: two seasoned football administrators, and one idea that refused to behave. Henry Chibowa, then secretary of Mighty Wanderers; Gaston Mwenelupembe, secretary of Bullets; I was Chairman of ESCOM Football Club. The venue should have been somewhere…

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* I have never seen a striker in the last two decades who understood the meaning of grabbing football opportunities firmly with both hands—Kanjere * From DWASCO to the grand stages of South Africa, Russia and far beyond, Esau Kanyenda — the Black Mamba — has taken his final bow * The fangs that once struck with unmatched precision are still, and the swift force that defined him on the field has quieted—Sunduzwayo Madise * He was a good…

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* It is an honour for us that you are part of this team — your club in Tanzania which is most beloved in your heart * Jack was one of our best coaches that we’ve had. Yanga loved him and the team used to be called ‘Jack’s Boys’ * We really appreciate the work done by our coach and we thought it would be an honour to come and meet you in person By Duncan Mlanjira Young Africans…

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* Though his time at our club lasted less than three seasons before his return to Lali Lubani Road, his impact was indelible * He was admired for his exceptional skill, leadership, integrity and unwavering dedication to the game —Bullets club president Konrad Buckle * This is a huge loss for football in Malawi. We’ve lost more than a coach, we’ve lost a mentor, a leader, and a friend—Limbani Magomero * As tributes continue to pour in ahead of…

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* His name is synonymous with excellence, and we may now attach the label ‘late’ to his name, but his presence will never be ‘late’ to many * If there’s a movement to name the Malawi Embassy building in South Africa, then the name of Frank Mlotchwa will undoubtedly be the top contender in any poll By Duncan Mlanjira Former Malawi national football team goalkeeper, Frank Mlotchwa, who took over from Henry Kapalamula and was later replaced by Boniface…

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* This jersey right here, changed my life. I wasn’t good enough to play in this team, at this time, but surely I was knocking on the door; circa 1991/92 * Watching this team play, sitting next to Peterson Zembani at the Malcon Gymnasium, we encouraged each other to wear this one day! * Stuff that dreams are made of — bring on the Heroes Tournament, I hope I make the team, this time around! By Duncan Mlanjira Basketball…

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* To honour, appreciate and celebrate contributions fallen legends made in the country’s basketball not to be forgotten * It could be held on a long weekend so it can be a 2-day event and have several games with several categories * Such as madala team, young madalas, ladies, juniors and the elite or All Stars game * And close with a reception/party as it used to be at a convenient place—suggests Zitto By Duncan Mlanjira One of the…

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The late Kaka Chibowa * Madise alongside Chibowa, Mwenelupembe, Simon Itaye, Azikiwe Mussa-Mbewe Snr and others founded SULAM * The elite football is indebted to the legend for securing sponsorship the top flight league’s sponsorship by TNM Plc * As we ask God to receive your soul, we also thank Him for giving Kaka the football brains and great contributions to Malawi football By Duncan Mlanjira Founding member of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), Henry Kaka Chibowa has…

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