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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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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