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Zambia stun hot favourites Morocco to secure second successive appearance at Olympics Paris 2024

April 10, 2024

* The Copper Queens reverse a 1-2 home defeat to a 2-0 away win through a brace by Barbra Banda * Nigeria secure their 5th Olympics qualification after goalless stalemate with South Africa Maravi Express Zambia are through to their second consecutive Olympics Women’s football tournament after doing the unthinkable by reversing a 1-2 home defeat to a 2-0 win in Morocco on Tuesday evening. A brace by the Copper Queens skipper, Barbra Banda — who shone at the…

MAFCO first to record first goal of TNM Super League for two consecutive seasons

April 10, 2024

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* Chimaimba claimed the feat in their match against MAFCO but went on to lose 1-2 * First to achieve the feat was Mdoka in 2023, who scored in the 13th minute against Chitipa United By Duncan Mlanjira MAFCO FC’s Bernard Chimaimba scored in the 36th minute in their opening match of TNM Super League 2024 recording the earliest goal scored and for two consecutive seasons. Chimaimba claimed the feat in their match against MAFCO but went on to…

2023 FAM National Women’s Championship set for April 22-28

April 10, 2024

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Last year’s champions, Ntopwa FC * Winners to represent Malawi at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifier * The country was represented by Ntopwa FC last year by virtue of being 2022 champions By Duncan Mlanjira All is set for the 2023 edition of the FAM National Women’s Championship scheduled to be played for a period of one week between April 22-28, whose champions shall represent Malawi at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifier. Last…

Wanderers, FAM, SULOM, Police demanded to take decisive action on supporters assault of journalist Yasin Limu

April 9, 2024

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* Barbaric acts against journalists in their line of duty should not be tolerated * What the three supporters did is a violation of media freedom and the right to access information * Which are fundamental rights enshrined in the Malawi Constitution—MISA Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter is appalled following the assault of TV Islam reporter Yasin Limu by three Mighty Wanderers FC supporters, two of which are identified as Dolf and…

Up next for Nyasa Big Bullets TNM Super League title defence campaign are Mighty Tigers

April 9, 2024

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* As debutantes get their second shot to retain their top spot against Mogale FC * With table runners-up Silver Strikers hosting Bangwe All Stars at Silver Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira After salvaging a 1-1 draw away against Dedza Dynamos away in their opening TNM Super League title defence campaign at Dedza Stadium, 2023 champions Nyasa Bullets are at home on Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium against Mighty Tigers. Tigers were beaten 3-1 by newly-promoted side Creck Sporting at Nankhaka in…

27 players for pilot phase of the Luwinga Inclusive Academy

April 9, 2024

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* The academy will be a residential academy where all the players will be residing and doing their studies * We will meet with the parents and guardians of the selected players in June so that they understand what the academy is all about and how it will work Maravi Express Technical panel of Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has selected 27 players for the pilot phase of the Luwinga Inclusive Academy set to open in July following an…

Protea Hotel Lilongwe Ryalls — emerging giant in the woods

April 9, 2024

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* The new hotel is being developed to 4-star grade to boast of 180 rooms, conferencing facilities * With a capacity to hold up to 350 participants as well as a health & fitness complex that will incorporate a spa and gym facilities * To seal the mark of excellency, when completed, it will managed under the banner, Protea Hotel by Marriott * A globally known luxury hotel management company, Marriott International By Kondwani Magombo, MANA It is majestically…

Ascent Soccer sends first players for professional football in Europe as its duo sign contracts with Iceland club

April 9, 2024

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* We have a number of players in the pipleline, both male and female, that will be given European opportunities this year * We are excited to see our academy players putting Malawian football on the map overseas By Duncan Mlanjira Success for Lilongwe-based Ascent Soccer academy keeps unfolding and this time making history of Malawi junior football development programme by sending first players to ply their professional football in Europe — following successful pre-season trials they underwent at…

Debutantes Creck Sporting take lead of 2024 TNM Super League season

April 8, 2024

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* They are followed by last season’s runners-up Silver Strikers, who beat Chitipa United 2-0 on Saturday * Another debutante FOMO are on 4th after beating Bangwe All Stars 1-0 at Mulanje Park on Saturday By Duncan Mlanjira After one match each played in the opening Week 1, newly-promoted from the Central Region League, Creck Sporting have taken the lead of the 2024 TNM Super League season having beaten seasoned Mighty Tigers 3-1 at Nankhaka in Lilongwe on Sunday….

TP Mazembe stun Angola’s Petro de Luanda to advance to CAF Champions League semi-finals as Tunisia’s Esperance edge past Côte d’Ivoire’s ASEC

April 7, 2024

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* The semi-final clashes between the former champions will serve some thrilling matches * Al Ahly won it 11 times, TP Mazembe (5), Esperance (4) and Mamelodi Sundowns (1) — who are also the 2023 African Football League champions Maravi Express DR Congo giants, TP Mazembe have sealed their place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals after securing a 2-1 away win over Angola’s Petro Luanda while Tunisian side Esperance defeated Côte d’Ivoire’s ASEC Minosas 4-2 in a dramatic…