Consolation for Malawi football as women’s U-20 beat Central African Republic 3-1 in first leg FIFA World Cup qualifier at Bingu National Stadium

* As men’s team squander 1-0 lead to lose 0-2 against South Africa in the second leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers * The young women’s team Malawi controlled the game for long durations and deservedly led 3-0 at half time * Fatima Lali put the hosts ahead just after a minute into the game and made it 2-0 in the 16th minutes before an own goal in additional time gave Malawi a three-goal cushion leading into…

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South Africa stun Malawi 2-0 to qualify for August’s CHAN finals; upsetting a 0-1 loss away at Bingu National Stadium last week

* They join Uganda, Niger, Guinea and Algeria in Group C of the CHAN finals to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania By Duncan Mlanjira The same case of so-near-yet-so-far for Malawi as they have been eliminated from qualifying for their first-ever African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals after being beaten 2-0 by South Africa in the second leg they went leading 1-0 which the Flames attained at Bingu National Stadium last week. At Loftus Stadium in Pretoria this…

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Pasuwa reportedly ill; to miss the CHAN qualifier this afternoon against South Africa

* The Zimbabwean is reported to have complained of chest pains and missed yesterday’s training session * The report further said he was then ferried to the hospital where he spent Saturday night admitted for medical assessment By Duncan Mlanjira Zimbabwe’s online media, New Zimbabwe has reported some moments ago that coach Kalisto Pasuwa will not be available on the bench for Malawi in this afternoon’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria due to illness….

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Nigeria and Senegal renew rivalry in CAF U20 AfCON quarter-finals tomorrow in Egypt

* As South Africa seek consistency against DR Congo, who look to upset the while  Morocco are wary of fearless Sierra Leone * Regular combatants at the CAF U20 AfCON Ghana and Egypt face each other — marking their seventh meeting Maravi Express Defending champions Senegal face seven-time winners Nigeria in blockbuster CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) quarterfinal clash at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia tomorrow. The other quarterfinal matches are between South Africa and DR…

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Flames unperturbed over South Africa’s squad reinforcement for this afternoon’s CHAN second leg qualifier

* If anything, it shows there’s a bit of panic in their camp — our focus is to stick to our strategy and execute it at Loftus Stadium—assistant coach Peter Mponda * Ahead of very crucial moment of the qualifiers as winners will qualify for the CHAN finals in August to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national football team assistant coach Peter Mponda said the technical panel is very well aware that after…

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SHOTS FIRED: South Africa coach Ntseki makes several reinforcements ahead of Malawi clash in second leg of CHAN qualifier

First leg action * Obviously, when you have players that are not playing regularly in their teams and some of them without teams, we ended up conceding that odd goal in the last three minutes of the game * But that did not make us feel bad about the team — we came out of that game with the best lessons that we needed to take into the next game Maravi Express Coach Molefi Ntseki is reported to have…

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A look at Africa’s chances at the global showpiece FIFA Club World Cup 25 set from June 14 to July 13, 2025

* An increased in global attention will be on the African game, as four strong contenders prepare to represent the continent * Reigning African champions Al Ahly SC, Tunisian giants Espérance de Tunis, Morocco’s Wydad AC and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa * As SuperSport secures the tournament’s broadcast rights for all 63 Games live on ‘Your World of Champions’ * The first under an expanded format with 32 teams including the winners of the four previous continental championships…

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SuperSport secures FIFA Club World Cup 25 broadcast rights; All 63 Games live on ‘Your World of Champions’

* The 21st edition of FIFA’s flagship international club competition, featuring some of the biggest clubs and the biggest names in the football universe * Africa to be represented by Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) alongside Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Wydad AC and Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) By Duncan Mlanjira All 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 25 — set for June 14 to July 13 — will be available live on ‘Your World of Champions’ SuperSport…

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FAM president Haiya urges Malawians in South Africa to rally behind the Flames in second leg of CHAN qualifiers against Bafana Bafana

* The triumph in Pretoria will require more than tactical discipline on the pitch, emotional and vocal backing from the stands will be equally crucial * This is not just another fixture it’s a defining moment in Malawi’s football resurgence. With a one-goal advantage, the psychological and moral support from the diaspora could make all the difference Maravi Express After the tumultuous support fans gave Malawi at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe yesterday that helped towards the hard-fought 1-0…

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The fans were there in huge numbers and have contributed to Flames beating South Africa in first leg of CHAN qualifiers

* Team captain Maxwell Paipi had asked Malawians to come in numbers and push them from the stands * The job is only half done. Credit to the boys — they stayed alert and dealt with it well—Flames coach Pasuwa By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames’ CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) captain, Maxwell Paipi urged fans to rally behind the team in the second round of the all-important clash against South Africa this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium with a…

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