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2023 African Player of the Year Osimhen honours Nigeria legend Amunike for grooming him

December 13, 2023

* When things were not going well with me, he was the brain behind the motivation * It is absolutely right for me to acknowledge him at the biggest stage, because behind closed doors, he has helped me a lot Maravi Express African football legend Emmanuel Amunike handpicked 2023 African Player of the Year award winner, Victor Osimhen by giving him a chance to feature for Nigeria’s Super Eagles starting from the U17 level. Osimhen said this after he…

Malawi’s Tobacco Law set to improve returns for growers and the country’s revenue—Agriculture Minister Kawale

December 12, 2023

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* To increase foreign exchange earnings; remove grower restrictions and curb exploitation * It will also enhance sustainability of the tobacco industry and enhance compliance to local and global standards Maravi Express If assented to by President Lazarus Chakwera, the Tobacco Bill which the National Assembly recently passed will propel Malawi to have a robust legal framework for the tobacco industry that shall enhance tobacco production, its marketing as well as improve returns for growers and revenue to country….

Tabitha Chawinga named in Africa XI by FIFPRO Africa

December 12, 2023

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* Alongside African Player of Year Asisat Oshoala and Zambian Barbara Banda as forwards * South Africa contributes 5 players; goalkeeper, 2 defenders and 2 midfielders * As Oshoala and compatriot Osimhen honoured with African Player of the Year awards By Duncan Mlanjira Despite not earning enough votes for the best three nominees of the women’s African Player of the Year award, Malawi’s Scorchers captain Tabitha Chawinga has been named in best Africa XI by FIFPRO Africa. Announced on…

Nigerian Victor Osimhen beats Egypt’s Mo Sallah and Senegal’s Sadio Mane to African Player of the Year 2023 award

December 12, 2023

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CAF president Patrice Motsepe flanked by the winners Osimhen and Oshoala * His compatriot Asisat Oshoala extends a record 6th women’s award beating Zambian Barbara Banda and South African Thembi Kgatlana * Morocco’s Walid Regragui was crowned CAF’s Best Coach of the Year in the men’s category * Recognised for guiding the Atlas Lions to a historic FIFA World Cup semi-final run in Qatar Maravi Express Nigerian Victor Osimhen, who made headlines in Italy where he was voted Italy’s…

TNM Plc launches massive K50m Christmas prize promotion with grand prize of K10m

December 11, 2023

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Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert * The promotion will end in February through which TNM will reward customers with fabulous cash and non-cash prizes * This Christmas promotion is a means through which we are appreciating our customers for standing by us through thick and thin By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Plc, the pioneer mobile network company in Malawi, has kicked off the festive season for its customers with a K50 million Christmas promotion from which the grand winner shall…

Police CCTV cameras set to be live for Blantyre CBD in 3 weeks time; As CDHIB invests K2m towards its completion

December 11, 2023

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CDHIB’s Ivy Kwatiwani presents the cheque to Superintendent Jackson Silungwe * Building owners in various hot crime spots have been engaged where they are mounting the cameras * Starts with 14 cameras around hot crime spots but aims to procure more than 50 cameras * CDHIB is committed to supporting partnerships and investing in initiatives that provide national development agenda By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Police has assured the public that the closed circuit TV (CCTV) camera system it has…

Wanderers coach Harrison undeterred over possibility of a Blantyre derby in the Castel Challenge semifinals

December 11, 2023

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* We are quite comfortable with the outcomes of the draw — that’s what football is all about * Whether we meet Bullets or Ekwendeni, our expectation is that it will be good game with amazing football By Duncan Mlanjira Following their 3-0 Castel Challenge Cup quarterfinal triumph over Moyale Barracks on Sunday, there is a possibility of another Blantyre Derby between arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers this season in the semifinals if the Bullets beat…

Samuel Eto’o, Yaya Toure hold the most record win of CAF Player of the Year award at 4 apiece

December 11, 2023

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* Nwankwo Kanu, El-Hadji Diouf, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane twice each * Nigerian Asisat Oshoala is 5 times winner in women’s category followed by compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha at 4 By Duncan Mlanjira Africa’s and Cameroun legend, Samuel Eto’o and the great Yaya Toure of Côte d’Ivoire are the only two superstars with the most record holder of the CAF African Player of the year with four accolades apiece. This is ahead of the glittering Awards Gala this evening in…

It’s Nyasa Big Bullets/Ekwendeni Hammers vs Mighty Wanderers for Castel Challenge Cup semifinal

December 10, 2023

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* Wanderers scored through Misheck Botoman in the 42th and 44th minute and Vincent Nyangulu in the 84th * While the Bullets beat Civil Service United 3-0 on Saturday to book a quarterfinal match against Ekwendeni Hammers By Duncan Mlanjira Once Nyasa Big Bullets beat Ekwendeni Hammers this Wednesday in the Castel Challenge Cup quarterfinals, they will be up against arch rivals Mighty Wanderers following the Nomads’ 3-0 win over Moyale Barracks in the semifinal at Kamuzu Stadium this…

Excellent suggestion by Nyamilandu to reduce teams in Super League

December 10, 2023

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In his manifesto ahead of the elective general assembly on December 16 at which incumbent Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu is seeking to be re-elected, he indicates that the Super League shall be reduced to 12 teams from the current 16 in line with FIFA requirements as well as cutting on costs and enhancing competition. I totally agree with this — it’s a move in the right direction if our football is to improve bearing in…