* Former Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene is the only gloveman to score at the AfCON finals in 2013 * When he netted a penalty in a 1-1 ghroup stage draw with Nigeria when Zambia were defending champions but could not hold onto their crown * Ex-Egypt striker Hassan El-Shazly holds the record for most hattricks (2) in 1963 and another in 1970 Maravi Express The draw for the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AdCON) Morocco 2025…
* They are available in selected outlets of Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu in three premium qualities * Moto Authentic at K75,000; Moto Mid at K50,000 and Moto Standard at K35,000 By Duncan Mlanjira “Celebrate the passion, the pride, and the spirit of Malawi with the exclusive limited edition Moto jersey collection” — entices Football Association of Malawi (FAM) in marketing three premium jerseys for Malawi national football teams. They are available in selected outlets of Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe…
Cicel Malunga * Ndovie was assaulted as he slowly drove past long queues for fuel at Green Corner Puma filling station * He was pulled out of the car and beaten, prompting Ndovie to run away and report to police By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Blantyre have arrested businessman, Cecil Malunga (45), on allegations that he assaulted Mighty Wanderers Ltd Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pangani Ndovie along Chikwawa road from Mpemba as he was driving towards Blantyre City on the…
* In less than three years since their establishment, Ekhaya FC have made history by climbing to the top-flight league * Becoming the 4th Southern Region teams in the TNM Super League after Mighty Wanderers, Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Tigers By Duncan Mlanjira The composition of the TNM Super League 2025 is now complete following the promotion of Ekhaya FC, who became champions of the Southern Region Thumbs Up Premier Division League after beating Nyambadwe United 2-0 at…
* DR Congo were the inaugural champions in 2009 and 2016 while Morocco lifted the title in 2018 and 2020 * The other winners are Tunisia (2011); Libya (2014); Senegal (2022) * Flames have never qualified for the finals of this competition and have never won any match in six they played in three qualifying rounds since 2017 Maravi Express Since the launch of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2009 — a continental national team competition for…
* They secured promotion with two games remaining — winning 17, drawing 3 and registering an impressive goal tally of 48 while conceding only 10 * They also won the FDH Bank Cup 2024 after beating defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets in the final Maravi Express Blue Eagles FC, who got relegated from the TNM Super League last season, have made a successful return to the top flight league after securing a 4-1 victory over Armour Battalion yesterday. According…
* Algeria’s CR Belouizdad end Egypt’s and defending champions Al Ahly’s group unbeaten streak * Tanzania’s Young Africans kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a resounding 3-1 comeback victory over DRC’s TP Mazembe Maravi Express The CAF Champions League Matchday 4 delivered thrilling encounters across Africa as Al Hilal of Sudan became the first team to advance while others battle to secure their places in the knockout stages. Algeria’s CR Belouizdad ended defending champions Al Ahly’s unbeaten streak in…
* Strategic partnership, governance, technical, infrastructure, competitions, commercial and marketing * To review Mpira TV set up targeting 133% revenue increase * Secure direct funding for national teams from Parliament; among others By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya, who clocked 365 days in office last month, described his first tenure as success and going forward into 2025, his main focus will be on six key area — namely strategic partnership, governance, technical, infrastructure, competitions,…
* Best Midfielder of the Year; 2024 club Player of the Season and Top Goal Scorer with 22 goals * 17 of the goals from the TNM Super League 2024 — five away from contenders Creck Sporting’s George Chaomba and Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma (both 12) * Was also voted Best Male Footballer; Best Sports Personality and Entertainer of the Entertainers (male) in MBC Entertainer of the Year Awards By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers attacking midfielder, Isaac Kaliati has…
Côte d’Ivoire lifted the AfCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 against all odds * The qualification campaign for the AfCON Morocco 2025 delivered high-octane drama as 24 nations secured their spots for the tournament * In the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, African teams made a strong start, with Côte d’Ivoire emerging as top scorers and Sudan and Tunisia topping their respective groups * Al Ahly reaffirmed their dominance in African club football, claiming their record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title Maravi Express…