Four players to look out for in CAF Champions League semi-finals

Defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt * Five times title holders TP Mazembe take to the turf this afternoon (13h00 GMT) hosting 11 times champions Al Ahly SC * While Espérance Sportive Tunis with four previous title date Mamelodi Sundowns of a single title at 19h00 GMT CAFOnline & Maravi Express The 2023/24 CAF Champions League campaign reaches a crescendo today when four African heavyweights — all previous winners Al Ahly (Egypt), TP Mazembe (DR Congo), Espérance Sportive Tunis…

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Moses Dossi remains off to Chikwawa to be interred

* Late Moses epitomized a never-say-die spirit and incredible self- belief in everything he did  * Such attributes can only be inspirational. May his fine soul, therefore, rest in peace—Benedicto Malunga By Arkangel Tembo, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express  Choir members from St. Pius Catholic Church were singing, ‘A Mpingo tsalani ngakhale mundikonda, Ambuye tsogoleleni ndili ndekha’ as the brown casket carrying the remains of late Moses Dossi, former Member of Parliament (MP) and Cabinet Minister, was taken…

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TP Mazembe aiming to break 10-year jinx of not reach final of CAF Champions League

* To meet defending champions Al Ahly SC of Egypt on Saturday in their first leg semifinal (13h00 GMT) * As Tuninia’s Esperance Sportive Tunis date South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns (19h00 GMT) Maravi Express The 2023/24 CAF Champions League campaign reaches a crescendo this weekend when four African heavyweights — Al Ahly (Egypt), TP Mazembe (DR Congo), Espérance Sportive Tunis (Tunisia) and Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) — meet in the first leg of the semi-finals on Saturday, April 20. The return…

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Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba comes 2nd as The Most Outstanding Male Sports Person in UK Army Sport

* The Awards Gala Night held on Monday at the 4 Light Brigade Headquarters North East in Catterick Garrison * Lance Bombadier Johns was declared the winner in his great exploits in swimming  By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition of his successful 2023, in which he won 15 medals of 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze, UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Sergeant Yamikani Guba was nominated and came second as the Most Outstanding Male Sports Person in the UK (North)…

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COSAFA Awards Gala shifted to May 9

* Coincides with CAF executive committee meeting and CAF Champions League assignments * Given the prestigious nature of the event and its importance on the COSAFA calendar, the difficult decision has been made to rather reschedule By Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Awards Gala which was scheduled for Friday, April 19 has been shifted to May 9 due to the unavailability of key stakeholders. A statement from CAF says a Confederation of African…

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Wanderers expected to show their might against another debutantes Creck Sporting at home on Saturday

* Following their two wins in their opening matches, Creck Sporting are on second position of the table * While Mighty Wanderers, who first drew 1-1 with Kamuzu Barracks, are 4th after beating FOMO FC 3-0 on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira Having triumphed 3-0 over TNM Super League 2024 debutantes, FOMO FC at their home  Mulanje Park on Sunday, Mighty Wanderers are expected by their fans to flex their might once more when they face another rookie in the…

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Malawi’s only heavywight Taekwondo Master keeps earning top recognition; Featured highly in UK’s Black History Month

* The Royal Horse Artillery gunner had the chance to compete for Malawi in the London 2012 Olympics, but instead went to Afghanistan for the second time * When the Army’s senior leadership learned of his actions, Sgt Guba received a General Officer Commanding (GOC) Commendation for selfless commitment By Duncan Mlanjira The exploits of UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba — who was honoured with the accolade of 2023 Sportsman of the Year at the Malawi Sport Awards…

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Former Zambia national football team captain Rainford Kalaba in ‘critical but stable’ condition after fatal crash 

* He is responding very well to treatment and he’s now able to respond to his name * We can see a lot of movement and a lot of gestures that are evident to see in the way he is responding to sounds BBC Sport Former Zambia national football team captain, Rainford Kalaba — who was involved in a fatal car crash on Saturday, is in a “critical but stable” condition, according to the country’s football association (FAZ). The 37-year-old was…

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Chitipa United’s Ramadan Ntafu is first player to score a hat-trick of TNM Super League 2024

* Babangida Ishaya for debutantes Creck Sporting scores a brace and also has three goals to his credit * As Silver claim top spot in Week 2 with goal difference; followed by Creck Sporting as runners-up * Mzuzu City Hammers also have six points but are on 3rd on goal difference  * Mighty Wanderers on 4th with 4 points after beating debutantes FOMO FC 3-0 on Sunday  By Duncan Mlanjira Chitipa United’s Ramadan Ntafu is first player to score a hat-trick…

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FAM enhancing safety and security at matches; To hold high-level stewards’ trainer of trainers course on Friday and Saturday

Experienced FIFA and CAF security and safety officer, Dixon Okello * Safety and security, which is a key element in the successful delivery of football matches and competitions in the country * It’s been over 20 years since an expert came to drill our stewards in the country * Over the years, we have recruited a lot of stewards without proper orientation or training due to lack of expertise By Duncan Mlanjira World football governing body, FIFA and Confederation…

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