Dadaz Academy dates street-connected children for chess lessons on New Year’s Day

* The year 2023 was a great year as we reached out to 23 districts and 170 centres * We did this as a team and believing in what we do. Some of you have created clubs and are teaching chess to children * Let’s keep pushing the pawns and unlock potential to those we reach—Namangale By Duncan Mlanjira Dadaz Chess Academy has a rare festive season treat for street-connected children in Lilongwe by organising for them a chess…

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No Malawian referee makes the grade for AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023

* List comprises highly experienced match officials from across the continent * Who have officiated at a number of CAF and FIFA international competitions Maravi Express Of the list of 56 match officials (26 referees and 30 assistant referees) that Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, no Malawian has been included to officiate at the continent’s football fiesta scheduled for January 13 to February 11. Seven have…

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Haiya commits over MK42.5m allocated to him as FAM president from CAF towards football development

Haiya addressing the media at Mpira Village today * From CAF’s annual subvention of US$250,000 which is designated for 50% (US$125,000) towards football development and other initiatives * 10% (US$25,000) allocation to Member Association president and 40% (US$100,000) for capacity building & administration By Duncan Mlanjira Newly-elected Football Association of Malawi president, Fleetwood Haiya has committed towards football development the US$25,000 (over MK42 million), which is allocated by Confederation of African Football (CAF) to him as Member Association president….

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CDHIB sponsors K5m towards national darts finals scheduled for Lilongwe

* We appreciate DAM’s efforts and are aware that the level of sponsorship is low compared to other sports disciplines * Our CSR policy aims to support the various sporting disciplines in the zeal to promote sportsmanship, health and teamwork By Duncan Mlanjira For the 4th year running CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) is sponsoring the annual national darts finals and for the 2023 event, scheduled for Lilongwe, the bank is supporting with an investment of K5 million. The sponsorship…

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Up close and personal with Gabadinho Mhango on DStv Jambo WWE channel 128 at 18:00hrs today

* With a blend of speed, skill and aggression, Gaba became hot property in the Premier Soccer League * And has gone on to feature for Golden Arrows, Bidvest Wits, Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu and his current club Moroka Swallows By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s DStv Premiership and Malawian football star, Hellings Frank ‘Gabadinho’ Mhango will be a star guest on DStv’s Jambo WWE and SuperSport’s Social Corner on Blitz Africa this evening,  December 21 from 18:00hrs (CAT). Jambo WWE is the home-grown African hub for…

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Malawi schools squad come back with silver, 3 individual awards and unbeaten in 4 games at COSAFA qualifiers

* James Lumbe of Salima Secondary School twice voted Player of Match in boys competition * Victoria Mkwala of Anthens School scored three goals in their 5-0 triumph of eSwatini to win the girls Player of Match accolade * South Africa get a double victory at CAF African Schools Football Championship By Duncan Mlanjira A good pair of hands of South Africa’s goalkeeper Sabrie Losper and a strike at the crossbar denied Malawi the chance to win the CAF…

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Haiya applauds Nyamilandu for laying strong football foundations

* I promise not to break them but to continue building a transformative super structure over it * I wish you all the best and hope you will always be available when we seek counsel in managing the game—Haiya * I am happy to leave the stage in a better place than I found it—Nyamilandu’s farewell message to Malawians By Duncan Mlanjira Fleetwood Haiya, who beat long-serving Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu Manda at the elective…

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Landslide victory as Haiya ousts Nyamilandu as FAM president by 23 to 13 votes

* 1st vice-president goes to Madalitso Kuyera beating James Mwenda by 19 votes to 17 after a rerun following an 18-18 tie * Another bitter pill for Mwenda, who lost to Nyamilandu for the top post five years ago * 2nd vice-president is bow Lameck Zetu Khonje, who saw off Othaniel Hara by 21 votes to 15 By Duncan Mlanjira After being on the seat of Football Association of Malawi (FAM) for 19 years unbeaten, Walter Nyamilandu Manda finally…

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Malawi fall to South Africa in final of CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers

* Malawi first scored through Okestar Kanyenda of Zolozolo CDSS in the 19th minute * But South Africa equalised three minutes later through Rhys Spencer Ferguson Maravi Express Malawi lost 0-3 to South Africa after post-march penalties, which ended 1-1 after regulation time of the final of the CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers 2023 that was hosted by Zimbabwe from Thursday. Malawi first scored through Okestar Kanyenda of Zolozolo CDSS in the 19th minute but South Africa equalised…

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Malawi playing South Africa midday in boys final of CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers

* Malawi girls finished second in Group A after tying on 8 points with Botswana and Mozambique * And separated by several factors and Malawi got the second spot after drawing twice Maravi Express After winning all their four of their group matches of the CAF African schools championship COSAFA qualifiers — that included pipping hosts Zimbabwe, Malawi are playing South Africa from 12:00hrs CAT in the final. In their first game on Thursday, Malawi beat the hosts 4-0…

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