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Civil Service United dislodge Wanderers off 5th spot after beating debutantes Baka City yesterday

June 1, 2024

* Ahead of the Nomads encounter against Dedza Dynamos this afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium * Wanderers have 12 points, two behind Civil Service United and 10 behind leaders Silver Strikers * As the Bankers target to tighten grip of leadership when they face defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets tomorrow By Duncan Mlanjira Civil Service United beat bottom of the TNM Super League 2024 debutantes Baka City 3-0 yesterday that made them leap-frog three places to perch at 5th position…

Meck Mwase not under pressure ahead of the must-win encounter against Dedza Dynamos

May 31, 2024

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* “I am not new at the club and the players are the same,” he told Wanderers Media * “I understand we have sailed through troubled waters but there is no need for me to be under pressure * “We just need to do right things and get back to the winning ways.” By Duncan Mlanjira Interim Mighty Wanderers head coach, Meck Mwase says he is not under any pressure as he presides over his first assignment in his…

FIFA forfeits 6 points off Equatorial Guinea for fielding ineligible player Emilio Nsue in two FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers

May 31, 2024

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At the centre of the controversy, Emilio Nsue * From games played last November against Namibia 1-0 and Liberia also 1-0 with Nsue scoring the goals * The qualifying matches must be forfeited as 3-0 losses and drops Equatorial Guinea into last place in Group H * Ahead of their games against Tunisia on June 5 in Rades before meeting Malawi Flames at home in Malabo on June 10 By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press in Geneva, Switzerland & Duncan …

Kenyan fans’ federation set to follow Harambee Stars’ World Cup 2026™ qualifiers against Burundi and Côte d’Ivoire in Malawi

May 31, 2024

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* The fans federation is a recognized entity by Kenya’s Ministry of Sports that has been championing football support for 60 years * It responsible for mobilizing fans, ensuring stadium safety and representing the national team’s brand * For the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, it mobilised 70 fans with the backing of the government and SportPesa By Duncan Mlanjira Following the unavailability of FIFA-approved stadia, Kenya’s football association chose Bingu National Stadium for the Harambee Stars’ back-to-back FIFA World Cup…

FIFA clears Wanderers for signing of Cameroonian forward Sama Thierry Tanjong

May 30, 2024

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* The former Cameroon’s Under-20 international was signed on May 2 for the next 24 months * We have also successfully registered him with SULOM and he is now eligible to feature for our club By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Tione Andsen, MANA World football governing body has issued an international transfer certificate clearing Mighty Wanderers to start using their signing of Cameroonian forward, Sama Thierry Tanjong and is expected to be play his first match on Saturday…

Ghana coach Addo begins path to revival begins with new faces for World Cup qualifiers, dropping captain Andre Ayew

May 30, 2024

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Andre Ayew * Ahead of next week’s double header against Mali and the Central African Republic * England -born Thomas-Asante has earned his chance on the back of an impressive 11-goal haul in the English Championship this season Maravi Express Coach Otto Addo has rung some changes for Ghana’s upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic next week, handing first senior call-ups to midfielders Ibrahim Sulemana and Brandon Thomas-Asante while captain Andre Ayew has…

COSAFA eyes to increase number of teams qualifying for FIFA World Cup and AFCON

May 30, 2024

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* Brings together high profile coaches and former COSAFA legendary players to a technical study group symposium aimed at finding a winning solution * Last time a COSAFA team qualified to the FIFA World Cup was in 2006 and 2010 through Angola and South Africa respectively * Furthermore, COSAFA has won the Africa Cup of Nations twice through South Africa and Zambia in 1996 and 2012 respectively * Malawi represented through Flames coach Mabedi, Scorchers mentor Lovemore Fazili, FAM…

Karonga United’s Saulos Moyo joins race for TNM Super League 2024 Golden Boot

May 29, 2024

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* Zeliat Nkhoma still leads, now with 7 goals after scoring a brace when Kamuzu Barracks beat Mighty Tigers 3-2 * He is one ahead of Mzuzu City Hammers’ Isaac Msiska and and Emmanuel Jnr Saviel of Civil Service United By Duncan Mlanjira After scoring a goal in their 2-4 loss against Silver Strikers on Saturday, Karonga United’s Saulos Moyo joined the race for the TNM Super League 2024 Golden Boot when he accumulated 4 goals. While in the…

Tickets available for Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against São Tomé e Príncipe

May 29, 2024

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* The two are in Group H alongside Namibia, Liberia and leaders, Tunisia, who tie on 6 points with Equatorial Guinea * The Flames are third tying on 3 points with Namibia and separated by goal difference * The Flames first defeated Liberia 1-0 away in Monrovia before losing by same margin against Tunisia here at home By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has released outlets where tickets can be bought for Malawi Flames’ FIFA World Cup…

Bullets’ coach Pasuwa to take every game as it comes; Ahead of match against high-flying Silver

May 28, 2024

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* Silver Strikers are coming on us, but we just need to encourage the boys to play football * There is no difference and the same way we approach games, have a positive mind and have points coming By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Tione Andsen, MANA It’s up to defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets to stop the winning streak of Silver Strikers on Sunday in their quest to defend the TNM Super League title. On the team’s media,…