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Silver Strikers drop two points after 0-0 draw with Civil Service United yesterday

October 28, 2024

* I am very disappointed with our performance today as most of my players looked so off today * However, we should celebrate that at our worst, we managed to get a point from this match, otherwise today the performance was not good * We can’t say pressure is creeping in but it was just not our day today—coach Peter Mponda By Duncan Mlanjira After their 0-0 draw yesterday in the Lilongwe Derby against city rivals Civil Service United,…

Malawi Scorchers need to score a lot of goals this afternoon in their last group match

October 28, 2024

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* The Scorchers drew 1-1 in their Group B opening match and just won 1-0 against Madagascar * While Botswana beat Mauritius 5-1 to take the top spot due to goal difference Maravi Express Second-placed Malawi Scorchers play their last group match this afternoon needing to score a lot of goals against Mauritius to boost their chances of making it to the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 in South Africa. The Scorchers drew 1-1 in their Group B…

Senegal retains Beach Soccer AfCON title after overpowering debutantes Mauritania 6-1

October 27, 2024

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* Showcased their superior skill and experience, adding yet another accolade to their impressive record in the sport * Their 7th title (2008, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022) and two final game appearances (2007 and 2015) Maravi Express Senegal reaffirmed its dominance in African beach soccer by clinching the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2024 title in Hurghada, Egypt, with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Mauritania in the final yesterday. The Teranga Lions showcased their…

Thom Mpinganjira commiserates with Wanderers fans for loss against Nyasa Big Bullets

October 27, 2024

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* Loss reduces the Nomads chances of catching up with TNM Super League 2024 leaders Silver Strikers * Like all of you, I feel the weight of this outcome, and I share in the disappointment * I understand the depth of your pain and the emotions that come with it, and it gives room to go back to the drawing board By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & McDonald Dawala, correspondent Club president & chairperson of the Board of Directors…

Malawi Scorchers chances hang in thread after narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar as Botswana beat Mauritius 5-0

October 26, 2024

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* Both tie on 4 points with the Scorchers needing to win their last group match by large margin in case Botswana also win * Only group leaders will advance to the knockout stage of this year’s competition Maravi Express For Malawi Scorchers to qualify for the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024, they need to dig deeper in their last group match against Mauritius following their narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar this afternoon. Only group leaders will…

‘Bring on the Heroes Tournament Zitto Phillips’; encourages basketball legend Daud Suleman

October 26, 2024

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* This jersey right here, changed my life. I wasn’t good enough to play in this team, at this time, but surely I was knocking on the door; circa 1991/92 * Watching this team play, sitting next to Peterson Zembani at the Malcon Gymnasium, we encouraged each other to wear this one day! * Stuff that dreams are made of — bring on the Heroes Tournament, I hope I make the team, this time around! By Duncan Mlanjira Basketball…

Basketball legend Zitto Phillips inspires fellow legends and the sport’s enthusiasts to a Heroes basketball tournament

October 26, 2024

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* To honour, appreciate and celebrate contributions fallen legends made in the country’s basketball not to be forgotten * It could be held on a long weekend so it can be a 2-day event and have several games with several categories * Such as madala team, young madalas, ladies, juniors and the elite or All Stars game * And close with a reception/party as it used to be at a convenient place—suggests Zitto By Duncan Mlanjira One of the…

South Africa into semifinals of in COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after beating eSwatini in second Group A match

October 26, 2024

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* As Malawi Scorchers date Madagascar this afternoon in a must-win encounter to keep alive their dream of a semifinal slot * Only group leaders will advance to the knockout stage of this year’s competition * We are confident that we are going to get a positive result and with a good score line—coach Fazili Maravi Express Hosts South Africa have secured a place in the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after a 3-0 win over eSwatini…

Teams that thrashed Malawi at CAF Beach Soccer AfCON Egypt 2024, Senegal and Mauritania meet in the final tomorrow

October 25, 2024

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* Malawi got a consolation from the tournament by finishing 7th out of 8 teams after an intense 6-5 victory over Tanzania in extra time * Mauritania reach the final in their debut appearance while this was Malawi’s second appearance * The meeting comes after Mauritania beat the defending champions Senegal 5-2 in group stages Maravi Express Senegal and Mauritania, who both whipped Malawi in the group stages of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Egypt…

TP Mazembe attacker Sabina Thom set to galvanise Malawi Scorchers ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Madagascar

October 25, 2024

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* Sabina Thom scored three goals overall at last year’s edition, six behind the eventual Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga * Who netted nine goals and was also voted Player of the Tournament but is not part of squad for the 2024 edition * Other scorers were 2 each from Leticia Chinyamula and Asimenye Simwaka and one each from Vanessa Chikupira and Carolyne Mathyola — all were in the First XI against Botswana By Duncan Mlanjira DR Congo-based attacker,…