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FAM dangles K2 million winning bonus per player for every Scorchers WAfCON Morocco 2026 group-stage victory

July 13, 2026

* With increased rewards for reaching the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final * As Women’s Premiership and Scorchers sponsors NBM see off the team to their debut WAfCON appearance * Supporting the Scorchers every step of the way, we remain committed to standing with the team, providing unwavering support By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced that as a demonstration of confidence in the Scorchers ahead of their debut Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026,…

Wanderers head coach Bob Mpinganjira seeks players’ mindset change

July 13, 2026

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Coach Bob Mpinganjira after the 2-0 first leg triumph * It gives a good picture that the boys have a never-say-die attitude when they go behind but we need to change the mindset and start games on the front foot especially when we are playing away By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have secured the Airtel Top 8 2025 semifinal place winning 3-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals against Creck Sporting FC — having triumphed 2-0 in the first leg…

These are unprecedented times — England should enjoy them

July 13, 2026

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Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored 11 of England’s 13 goals at the World Cup * Spearheaded by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, England now firmly belong in the conversation as potential champions — not just this year, but every year * Since Euro 2016, England have reached at least the semi-finals in four out of five tournaments. They are in unprecedented times By Dale Johnson, BBC Sport Ten years ago the suggestion that England…

NBS Bank supports Karonga market’s cleanliness drive

July 13, 2026

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* District Council committed to improving sanitation in the town as it recently acquired a refuse collection truck which collects waste from the market three times a week * However, the market’s vendors expressed concern over low participation by some business owners in community cleaning exercises as some only send their employees instead of personally taking part * Meanwhile, the Council Karonga District has intensified efforts to strengthen its preparedness and response systems for public health emergencies * Amid…

Big stars and old rivals — what to expect in semi-finals

July 13, 2026

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* There is a sense that Spain’s best football is yet to come — their star attraction Lamine Yamal is yet to truly announce himself at the World Cup * Lionel Messi has never faced England, and what bigger stage to do so for the first time than in a World Cup semi-final By Adwaidh Rajan, BBC Sport The FIFA World Cup™ 2026 continues to deliver drama and unforgettable moments, and the field is now down to just four…

Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot — the story of the World Cup’s greatest scorer

July 13, 2026

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* Since 1970, only three times has the World Cup top scorer bagged more than six goals at a tournament * Mbappe has eight already, while Messi and Haaland have seven with Kane and Jude Bellingham one behind By Emma Smith, BBC Sport Just Fontaine’s record 13 goals at a single World Cup is remarkable in itself. Now consider that he wasn’t wearing his own boots, and wasn’t supposed to be starting France’s games. He didn’t even get a…

Infantino opens door to 64-team FIFA World Cup™

July 13, 2026

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* When organising a World Cup, it’s important to organise it for the whole world — not just Europe and South America, but effectively the entire world * Every nation should be allowed to dream of participating in the World Cup. You can see that the quality of the teams is extremely high, and it’s getting higher and higher, all over the world * If you don’t give smaller countries a chance to participate in the World Cup, they’ll…

All eyes to be Cape Verde women at WAfCON Morocco if they will replicate the men’s fairytale run at FIFA World Cup™ 2026

July 12, 2026

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* Just like their men’s team, Cape Verde are also making their debut appearance at the WAfCON along with Malawi Scorchers * The usual participants include reigning champions with 10 titles, Nigeria; South Africa; Ghana; Senegal; Algeria, Cameroon, Mali and the hosts Morocco Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Cape Verdean football is living a golden era following the men’s national team’s historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, where they had a fairytale run by playing three Group H…

Karonga United stun Silver Strikers 3-0 to advance to Airtel Top 8 2026 semifinals 3-2 on aggregate

July 12, 2026

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* A repeat of last season when they lost 0-1 away against Mighty Wanderers only to advance on 2-1 aggregate in the second leg * As the Nomads knockout Creck Sporting on 3-1 aggregate score after winning 2-0 in first leg and drawing 1-1 this Sunday afternoon By Duncan Mlanjira Karonga United have stunned Silver Strikers 3-0 this Sunday afternoon at Karonga Stadium to advance to the Airtel Top 8 2026 semifinals on 3-2 aggregate. Karonga lost 0-2 to…

‘Corporate governance is about stewardship, accountability, ethical leadership and strategic vision’

July 12, 2026

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Board chairpersons and chief executive officers for state-owned enterprises at the building and corporate governance training in Mangochi * It is not merely about compliance with rules and regulations—Malawi School of Government acting Council chairperson, Prof. Samson Sajidu * When presiding over team building and corporate governance training for board chairpersons and chief executive officers for state-owned enterprises * Under the theme; ‘Beyond Individual Roles: Teamwork as the Engine of Effective Governance’ By Duncan Mlanjira Acting Council chairperson of…