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CAF punishes both Senegal and Morocco for unsporting conduct during the AfCON Morocco 2025 final

January 30, 2026

* Senegal coach Pape Thiaw suspended for 5 official CAF matches and might lead the African champions at the FIFA World Cup 2026 * Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi suspended for 2 official CAF matches, with one matches being suspended for one year from the date of this decision for his unsporting behaviour * Rejects Morocco’s protest that Senegal violated of Articles 82 and 84 of AfCON Regulations by trying to boycott the penalty award to the hosts with just…

COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026 set to provide quality preparation platform for four of its members ahead of WAfCON Morocco 2026

January 29, 2026

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The Scorchers clinched their first-ever COSAFA Women’s Championship in 2023 * Takes centre stage in South Africa from February 18-March 1 and at the heart of the conversation are three COSAFA representatives Malawi, Zambia, South Africa and Cape Verde * It is a vital opportunity for the three nations to sharpen their edge and build momentum ahead of a demanding continental campaign * To be staged in Morocco from March 17-April with far more than continental pride on the…

Khuda Muyaba parts ways with Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League champions Scottland FC

January 27, 2026

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* Khama Billiat, who teamed up well with Muyaba in the run up to winning the league title under coach Tonderai Ndiraya, is also on the verge of being laid off as Scottland FC prepares to participate in the CAF Champions League 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian international Khuda Muyaba signed a contract with Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League side Scottland FC that was to run from June 2025 to June 2027, but the club has decided to terminate it…

Leticia Chinyamula scores 3 hat-tricks as Ascent Soccer trounce relegated Moyale Sisters 15-0 in last match of NBM Premiership 2025

January 27, 2026

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* They went for the half time break leading 8-0 and Chinyamula then claimed her second hat-trick in the 72nd and her third in the 80th * Champions Silver Strikers wrapped up their season by beating 3rd-placed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets 2-1 as they were formally crowned queens of the inaugural top tier women’s football system By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer wrapped up the inaugural National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership in style on Sunday by thrashing relegated…

Malawi’s Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba’s son Tiya following in his father’s legacy at just 5 years old

January 26, 2026

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* Earned his first silver medal yesterday at official British Taekwondo competition, the Whiston 1-2-1 Championships at BeActive Leisure Centre, Manchester yesterday * Backed by the full support of mum, dad, coaches and friends, Tiya showed courage and determination and he delivered! By Duncan Mlanjira At just 5 years old, Tiya Guba is following the legacy set by his father, Malawi’s Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba when he won his first-ever silver medal yesterday at official British Taekwondo competition, the…

CDH Investment Bank continues its support towards development of swimming in Malawi

January 23, 2026

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* As it invests K3 million towards Malawi Aquatic Union Southern Region Chapter’s national qualifying event held at St. Andrew’s International High School * Swimming is a sport that has the potential to elevate Malawi on the international scene and therefore needs support By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has supported the development of the sport of swimming in Malawi for many years and it enhanced its partnership by investing K3 million towards Malawi Aquatic Union Southern Region…

Silver Ladies and 3rd-placed Bullets Women headline Sunday’s end of NBM Women’s Premiership fixtures

January 23, 2026

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* It’s a one last push and one final battle in which the Bullets Women will be fighting to keep their 3rd place, who have 31 points, three ahead of 4th-placed MDF Lionesses (28 points) * The Lionesses are away in Mzuzu to meet relegated hosts Topik Academy at FAM’s Luwinga Football School of Excellence * The Bullets Women have a goal difference of 14 against MDF Lionesses’ 13, thus they cannot afford to drop all three points By…

AfCON 2025 paradox in plain sight: Why Africa rallied against Morocco

January 23, 2026

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Senegal’s national football team players greet a crowd of supporters while riding on an open bus during an AfCON trophy parade back home in Dakar on January 20 * Morocco’s relationship with African football, it turned out, has long existed in a state of tension, admired for excellence, resented for distance, and mistrusted for motive * The AfCON Morocco 2025 final did not create that hostility — it merely exposed it Analysis by Kelvin Ndunga, Daily Sabah (Turkey) When…

Finland charity partners Malawi Sports Council to promote sports development in primary and secondary schools

January 23, 2026

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* Programme launched at Goliati in Thyolo whose two schools to benefit through renovations of football, netball, volleyball and basketball fields * As well as providing sports equipment, drilling teachers with physical education skills among other amenities By Victor Singano Jnr. Finish charity organisation, Liike Sports & Development Foundation and Malawi National Council of Sports have entered into a partnership which will see the two institutions working in collaboration in implementing sports programs which are aimed at promoting various…

CAF fines Algeria FA a total of US$95,000 for various disciplinary offences during AFCON Morocco 2025 quarterfinal match against Nigeria

January 22, 2026

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* Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son to France legend, Zinedine Zidane, has been suspended for two CAF official matches for misconduct * Along with Rafik Belghali suspended for four CAF official matches for aggressive and intimidating behaviour towards the referee at the end of the match By Duncan Mlanjira The disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Algeria Football Federation a total of US$95,000 for various disciplinary offences committed during its national team’s during the…