Category: Sports

* The new collaboration will focus on supporting Ascent Soccer’s mission in south-east Africa * While providing opportunities for NEFC athletes, coaches, and families to engage with the vibrant soccer community of Malawi Maravi Express Malawi’s most successful football academy, Ascent Soccer has partnered with US-based, New England Futbol Club (NEFC) a strategic partnership that marks a significant step in advancing soccer development and social impact globally. In a joint statement, the two institutions say “the new collaboration will…

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* We are exceptionally proud of the work President Motsepe has done since taking over at CAF * The success of the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire is thanks to his and CAF’s leadership * The Award is in recognition of the excellent work he is doing at CAF and in promoting football development in Africa CAFOnline President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, who is Chancellor of National Orders, has conferred Confederation of African Football (CAF) president…

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* He believes African football on right path and that African football no longer playing catch-up * While individual brilliance has always been a hallmark, the collective strength of African teams has significantly evolved * The continent’s consistent presence in the latter stages of the World Cup, exemplified by Morocco’s recent success, demonstrates our growing competitiveness on the global stage CAFonline As African Football continues to dominate, there are huge expectations of what the next frontier holds and on…

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* 2024 champion Mphatso Nadolo only claimed personal best from 2:26:58 last year to 2:22:05 done on Saturday * In women’s Nalicy Chirwa defended her title in 2:57:02 against last year’s 3:00:07 The record of 2:18:40hrs set by veteran Henry Moyo in 2003 for the 42.195km of the Blantyre Marathon stood unbroken for 20 years until it was retired after the race evolved into the Blantyre 42.195km Race with a new route altogether. In changing the name and its…

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* Defeat comes six days after being beaten 3-2 by Burundi, who were beaten 1-0 by Senegal on Monday * Senegal and Burkina Faso share four points having drawn 1-1 in their opening match while Burundi are 3rd By Duncan Mlanjira Burkina Faso have taken the lead of Group L, edging ahead of Senegal on goal difference after whipping Malawi 3-1, leaving the Flames in an impossible chance of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON)  Morocco 2025….

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Angola triumphed in Black Stars’ den * Three just came out in draws — Mali 1-1 Mozambique; Kenya 0-0 Zimbabwe and South Africa 2-2 Uganda * The rest lost their opening matches — Malawi 2-3 Burundi; Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 Zambia; Cameroon 1-0 Namibia; * Mauritania 1-0 Botswana; Tunisia 1-0 Madagascar; Central African Republic 3-1 Lesotho; Guinea-Bissau 1-0 eSwatini Maravi Express The Council for Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) only managed to collect all three points in Matchday 1 of…

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* Made the list of 10 best shot-stoppers in the world which include current holder, Emiliano Martez from Argentina * To date, African football icon George Weah remains the only African to be voted the best player in the world after winning the Ballon d’Or in 1995 * Ahead of Germany’s Jurgen Klinsmann and Finland’s Jari Litman — also as the first non-European to win the award CAFonline South Africa’s number one goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams has added to his…

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* Senegal scored first through Sadio Mané (16′) while Burkina Faso secured the draw from Ousseni Bouda’s last-gasp strike * As Morocco, Egypt, Cote d’Ivoire begin AFCON Morocco 2025 qualifiers strongly Wrap up by Maravi Express & CAFonline Burkina Faso, who are facing Malawi on Tuesday in Group L of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifier held Senegal to a 1-1 draw last evening — a day after Malawi Flames lost 2-3 to Burundi at Bingu National…

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