Flames move down 5 places in Africa and 3 places in the world on FIFA Rankings

* 4-Nations Tournament winners, Kenya are ranked 24th in Africa and 107 in the world * Runners-up Zimbabwe are one step up of Malawi — 33 in Africa and 122 in the world * Third-place winners Zambia are on 18th on the continent and 86 globally By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames, who were 29th in Africa and 122 in the world on the FIFA rankings in February ahead of the 4-Nations Tournament they hosted last month, have moved down…

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Malawi Scorchers duo Leticia Chinyamula and Rose Kabzere nominated for inaugural COSAFA women football awards

* Products of Ascent Soccer Academy, which contributed five players to the COSAFA Women Championship Cup 2023 * Nominated alongside Zambian Esther Banda based on their performances both at national and club level in 2023 Maravi Express Two Malawi Scorchers midfielders, Leticia Chinyamula and Rose Kabzere have been nominated for the inaugural regional Confederation of Southern African Football Association (COSAFA) Awards in Women’s Promising Player of the Year. According to Fam.mw, the two products of Lilongwe-based Ascent Soccer Academy…

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2024 FAM NBS Bank Charity Shield raised net income of K43.6 million

The income and expenditure report * It is 114% higher than the K20.4 million raised in 2023 edition and the highest since the Charity Shield was introduced in 2016 * It is pleasing to note that the Charity Shield revenue continues to increase year-on-year Maravi Express The 2024 FAM NBS Bank Charity Shield match between Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers on Saturday at Bingu National Stadium was a success as its revenue grossed K88.4 million and net income…

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TNM introduces Sim swap security feature on Mpamba as innovation to curb mobile money fraud

* It enhances customer security in the drive for financial inclusion and growth of the digital money economy * Fraudsters tactically swap numbers and get access to people’s digital money platforms to steal funds By Duncan Mlanjira In order to protect its customers from mobile fraud — many of whom have fallen prey to the threat — TNM Plc has unveiled a Sim swap security feature which gives its clients the ability to permanently opt their numbers from being…

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Chris Katongo excludes himself from his Zambia Best XI of all-time

* No player from the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad has made the team * Including all-time goalscorer Godfrey ‘Ucar’ Chitalu but Kalusha Bwalya makes the cut Maravi Express Christopher Katongo, whose name is synonymous with Zambian football glory as the only Chipolopolo captain to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2012, has excluded himself as well as the team he captain in the AFCON victory from the Zambia Best XI of all-time he was…

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Baka City v Karonga United highlighted as game of the week as TNM Super League kicks off this weekend

* Dubbed Karonga derby and as an intense match that is definitely where bragging rights are at stake * No bragging rights are at stake here. Karonga United is the only true pride of Karonga and we don’t share this bragging right with anyone at the moment By Duncan Mlanjira Debutantes Baka City take on experienced Karonga United in what is being touted as game of the week as TNM Super League kicks off this weekend. On its Facebook…

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Simba coach regrets missed chances in defeat to Egyptian giants Al Ahly

* Highly tactical opening to CAF Champions League quarterfinals as only Al Ahl earning full points * With the rest ending in goalless draws ahead of two legs on Friday, April 5 and other two the next day Maravi Express Coach of Tanzanian giants Simba SC, Abdelkader Benchika rues his team’s missed opportunities following their 0-1 defeat to Al Ahly on Saturday in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. Despite playing in front of a roaring 60,000 capacity crowd, Al…

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Goalkeeper Innocent Nyasulu hero of the day as Nyasa Big Bullets win their 7th FAM NBS Bank Charity Shield

* Silver’s coach Peter Mponda was eyeing his first trophy at the Lilongwe Area 47 outfit * Despite the loss, Mponda took positives from the game, saying it was an encouraging display from his players Maravi Express Nyasa Big Bullets goalkeeper Innocent Nyasulu was the hero of the day when he saved Silver Strikers’ Gift Chunga and Chikondi Kamanga’s spot kicks for the People’s Team to win their 7th FAM NBS Bank Charity Shield 2024 beating the Bankers 7-6…

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Thom Mpinganjira leads high-profile personalities at the SULOM fundraising dinner & dance

* Also captured are the country’s former football great international legends Lawrence Waya, Kinnah Phiri, Peterkins Kayira and Francis Songo * Former Chess Association of Malawi president and current Africa Zone 4.5 president, Susan Namangale also was present By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s most successful entrepreneur, Thom Mpinganjira led high profile business and sports personalities at the glamorous Super League of Malawi (SULOM) fundraising dinner & dance at Amaryllis Hotels in Blantyre. Also in attendance, as captured in a…

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Only Al Ahly win in the first leg CAF Champions League quarterfinals; the rest in goalless draws

* Former champions TP Mazembe held to goalless draw at home by Angola’s Petro de Luanda * Tanzania’s Young Africans hold former title holders Mamelodi Sundowns in Dar er Salaam * Côte d’Ivoire’s Asec Mimosas walked away the happier side when they frustrated Esperance Sportive de Tunis Maravi Express Of the four quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League only defending champions, Al Ahly SC edged out Tanzanian giants, Simba SC 1-0 away in Dar es Salaam on Friday as…

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