Race for COSAFA Women’s Championship’s semis still open with Malawi Scorchers in semi finals

* Zimbabwe, Botswana victorious in Group C dubbed the ‘Group of Death’ * The Scorchers first beat the hosts, Banyana Banyana 4-3 in the opening match * Before annihilating eSwatini 8-0 in their second in a game Temwa Chawinga was the star of the show * As she netted four to become the top scorer with 7 goals as she eyes the Golden Boot By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers are still the only team that have so far qualified…

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TP Mazembe drawn alongside Mamelodi Sundowns, Egypt’s Pyramids FC and FC Mauritania’s Nouadhibou in CAF Champions League group stage

The first leg match against  Nyasa Big Bullets which TP Mazembe won 1-0 * Last season’s finalists, Wydad Casablanca are in Group B with Tanzania’s Simba SC, Asec Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire and Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy * Reigning champions, Al Ahly SC of Egypt will headline Group D with Algeria’s CR Belouizdad for a mouth-watering North-African derby * Tanzania’s Young Africans (who finished second in the CAF Confederation Cup) will be looking at causing major upsets in the group…

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Senegal ready to break new ground at FIFA U-17 World Cup after U-17 AFCON triumph

* They head to Indonesia where are grouped with Argentina (November 11), Poland (November 14) and Japan (November 17) in their second and consecutive FIFA U-17 World Cup™ appearance * In their debut edition in 2019, they qualified from the group stage after impressive victories over USA and the Netherlands, before being eliminated in the Round of 16 by Spain Maravi Express Drawn alongside Argentina, Poland and Japan in Group D of the FIFA U-17 World Cup™,  Senegal is…

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Malawi Scorchers still only side in semis of COSAFA Women’s Championship as Group B race still open

The match between Zambia and Angola today, Sunday * Zambia back to winning ways at the regional championship with 3-1 against Angola in Group B * 38 goals scored after 10 matches played with the biggest victory being Malawi 8-0 Eswatini on Saturday * Temwa Chawinga set for the Golden Boot as she has 7 goals – 5 ahead of compatriot Sabinah Thom * And Deolinda Gove (Mozambique); Sarah Jere (Zambia); Luvunga (Angola) and Thubelihle Shamase (South Africa) Maravi…

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Nyasa Big Bullets retain FDH Bank Cup

* Just 15 minutes into the match, the Bullets led 2-0 from Lanjesi Nkhoma’s brace * Ephraim Kondowe put the match beyond Mafco’s reach in the 50th minute Maravi Express Nyasa Big Bullets beat Mafco 3-0 today at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe to retain the FDH Bank Cup in a final which was clear that the defending champions were far much better tactically as they already led 2-0 within 15 minutes of kick off. Just six minutes into…

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Malawi Scorchers first to book semifinal place at the COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa

* Temwa Chawinga scored 4 in 8-0 win over eSwatini as she eyes the Golden Boot with total of 7 goals * The Scorchers first stunned seven-time champions, South Africa’s Banyana-Banyana 4-3 with Temwa scoring a hat-trick Maravi Express Temwa Chawinga was the star of the show on Day 4 of the 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship in Dobsonville, SouthAfrica on Saturday as Malawi Scorchers annihilated eSwatini 8-0 to become the first team to qualify for the semifinals with a…

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A day to forget for Blantyre rural outfit Katete Rangers as they are thrashed 10-1 by Wanderers in Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup

* Veteran striker Chiukepo Msowoya netted a hat-trick with Isaac Kaliyati and Francisco Madinga having a brace each * As Francis Mkonda, Robin Ngalande and Misheck Bottoman added misery to Katete Rangers * The Blantyre rural outfit scored their consolation through Madalitso Mwachumu from the penalty spot Maravi Express At least Katete Rangers have a consolation that they scored a goal against one of the country football giants, but it will be a day to forget for the Blantyre…

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FAM supports Saudi Arabia’s 2034 FIFA World Cup bid

Saudi Arabia hosted the Flames to prepare for the 2021 AFCON in Cameroun * Saudi Arabia Football has taken the world by storm by attracting the best football players from all over the world * We can attest to the high level of professionalism of SAFF having experienced first-hand, the warm hospitality and first-class treatment accorded to the Flames * When they camped in Saudi Arabia prior to going to the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroun in 2022 and…

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Confederation of African Athletics orders Chitembeya and company against making comments on behalf of Athletics Malawi

CAA-SR president Zakhele Dlamini (right) with Malawi Minister of Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire  * After he told the media that government would be forced to spend over elections now taken over by World Athletics * We are not aware of such arrangements, and we do not know where and how did the said Mr. Chitembeya entered into such agreement with the aforementioned organizations without our knowledge By Duncan Mlanjira Former general secretary for Athletics Malawi, Frank Chitembeya and the rest…

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Fuel crisis forces postponement of Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta

* The organisers are currently working on rescheduling the carnival for November 24-26 * It’s a mission to resuscitate the lakeshore tourism industry that was affected by CoVID-19 pandemic * The situation has also been compounded by the subsequent Cyclone Freddy disaster By Duncan Mlanjira Due to critical fuel crisis which has severely hampered transportation systems and mobility, organisers have postponed the Cape Maclear Carnival Fitness Fiesta, which was due for this weekend. A public notice from the organisers…

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