2023 TNM Zampira closes after splashing out over K30m in prizes

* Nyasa Big Bullets supporter, Kingsley Masoambeta emerged the final winner of the monthly K2 million prize * Having correctly predicted that the Blantyre Derby between the Bullets and Mighty Wanderers would end in one-all draw By Duncan Mlanjira The 2023 season of Malawi’s top-flight football avenue, TNM Super League — whose curtain on the pitch fell two weeks ago that saw Nyasa Big Bullets winning the title for 5th consecutive season — has finally concluded through the final…

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Warning shots fired as Bullets book their place in Castel Challenge Cup semis to face arch rivals Wanderers

* Fired by Hassan Kajoke (2), Patrick Mwaungulu and Precious Sambani * From four matches played in the Castel Challenge Cup, Kajoke is the leading scorer with four goals * One each against Soche Socials and Civil Service United and Wednesday brace By Duncan Mlanjira Four shots were fired on Wednesday as Nyasa Big Bullets strolled past Ekwendeni Hammers in the quarterfinal of the Castel Challenge Cup by four goals to nil to make a date with arch rivals…

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FIFA sending an observer to FAM elections

* All FIFA member associations are obliged to manage their affairs independently and without undue influence from any third party * They have obligation to apply a fair and democratic procedure that guarantees complete independence of their elections By Duncan Mlanjira World football governing body, FIFA will have a representative at Football Association of Malawi (FAM) elective general assembly on Saturday in Mzuzu as an observer for fair and democratic procedures. A memo from FIFA’s chief member associations officer,…

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Hosts Zimbabwe take on Malawi in both boys and girls divisions as CAF schools championship kick off

* Other contenders in the group are Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique and Angola — for both boys and boys * Boys playing 11-aside on a full pitch while girls will play 8-aside on a half pitch Maravi Express Malawi schools national team open their campaign of the CAF African Schools Football Championship COSAFA qualifiers, Zimbabwe 2023 that gets underway at Gateway High School in Harare with a clash against hosts Zimbabwe in Group A. Other contenders in the group are Botswana,…

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DStv’s SuperSport Channel 217 to re-live the greatest sporting action from across the world in the past two months

* Running from December 7-31 December, Channel 217 features some incredible football action * Including highlights from the Premier League, La Liga and UEFA Champions League By Duncan Mlanjira DStv’s pop-up SuperSport Channel 217 is indeed the ultimate sport catch-up destination channel as it has been tailor-made for DStv customers to re-live the greatest sporting action from across the world in the past two months. In a statement, MultiChoice Malawi says running from December 7-31 December, the World of…

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Tabitha Chawinga named in Africa XI by FIFPRO Africa

* Alongside African Player of Year Asisat Oshoala and Zambian Barbara Banda as forwards * South Africa contributes 5 players; goalkeeper, 2 defenders and 2 midfielders * As Oshoala and compatriot Osimhen honoured with African Player of the Year awards By Duncan Mlanjira Despite not earning enough votes for the best three nominees of the women’s African Player of the Year award, Malawi’s Scorchers captain Tabitha Chawinga has been named in best Africa XI by FIFPRO Africa. Announced on…

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Wanderers coach Harrison undeterred over possibility of a Blantyre derby in the Castel Challenge semifinals

* We are quite comfortable with the outcomes of the draw — that’s what football is all about * Whether we meet Bullets or Ekwendeni, our expectation is that it will be good game with amazing football By Duncan Mlanjira Following their 3-0 Castel Challenge Cup quarterfinal triumph over Moyale Barracks on Sunday, there is a possibility of another Blantyre Derby between arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers this season in the semifinals if the Bullets beat…

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It’s Nyasa Big Bullets/Ekwendeni Hammers vs Mighty Wanderers for Castel Challenge Cup semifinal

* Wanderers scored through Misheck Botoman in the 42th and 44th minute and Vincent Nyangulu in the 84th * While the Bullets beat Civil Service United 3-0 on Saturday to book a quarterfinal match against Ekwendeni Hammers By Duncan Mlanjira Once Nyasa Big Bullets beat Ekwendeni Hammers this Wednesday in  the Castel Challenge Cup quarterfinals, they will be up against arch rivals Mighty Wanderers following the Nomads’ 3-0 win over Moyale Barracks in the semifinal at Kamuzu Stadium this…

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Excellent suggestion by Nyamilandu to reduce teams in Super League

In his manifesto ahead of the elective general assembly on December 16 at which incumbent Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu is seeking to be re-elected, he indicates that the Super League shall be reduced to 12 teams from the current 16 in line with FIFA requirements as well as cutting on costs and enhancing competition. I totally agree with this — it’s a move in the right direction if our football is to improve bearing in…

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Nothing yet stopping Bullets from sweeping remaining two silverware, Castel Challenge and Airtel Top 8

* After beating Civil Service United 3-0 on Saturday at the Kamuzu Stadium through Lanjesi, Phodo and Kajoke * They will next meet Ekwendeni Hammers in the quarterfinals on Wednesday this week Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira With the FDH Bank Cup and the TNM Super League 2023 title on their trophy shelf, nothing seems stopping Nyasa Big Bullets from being hungry for more success as they are through to the Castel Challenge Cup quarterfinals after beating Civil Service United…

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