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Former Flames’ Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet nominated for 2023 CAF Coach of the Year award

November 4, 2023

Tom Saintfiet when he coached the Flames * No Malawian player earns nomination in any of the men’s CAF Awards * The women’s category is yet to be announced and gunning for it is Malawi’s celebrated international women football star, Tabitha Chawinga * Who has been nominated on four previous occasions but always missed out despite her incredible successes By Duncan Mlanjira Former mentor for Flames, Tom Saintfiet, who is coaching The Gambia national football team, is on the…

Silver strike down Chitipa United

November 2, 2023

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* Still perched on 3rd position with 50 points with three games left to wrap up the season * Defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets at the top with 53 points with six more games left to play * Tying on points with Mighty Wanderers, who have three games left to wrap up their season By Wakisa Myamba, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Silver Strikers on Wednesday edged out Chitipa United 1-0 to end Chitipa’s unbeaten home run in…

FAM presidency up for grabs on December 16 if aspirants shall challenge Walter Nyamilandu

November 1, 2023

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Incumbent Nyamilandu, the former FIFA Council member who currently sits on the CAF Executive Committee * Nominations for candidates to be submitted by November 16, 2023 in accordance with Article 39 paragraph 2 * Delegates with the right to vote are Super League of Malawi (8); regional football associations of the North (6); Central (6) * As well as 2 each from national referees; national coaches; national youth football; national women and beach soccer By Duncan Mlanjira The stage…

Liberia, Tunisia in injured egos ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers having lost recent internationals

November 1, 2023

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The AFCON qualifier between Liberia and Morocco * Liberia lost 0-3 to Morocco in AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023 qualifier two weeks go * In strength testing matches, Tunisia lost 0-2 against Japan and 0-4 to South Korea * As Flames go into camp in preparations for Liberia away on November 17 before hosting Tunisia on November 21 By Duncan Mlanjira The Flames open their campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers with back-back matches against Liberia away…

FAM hands over 4 houses complete with household items to Cyclone Freddy survivors in Chiradzulu

October 31, 2023

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* Constructed at a cost of K23 million, which were proceeds from the football season opener, the FAM NBS Bank Charity Shield * These families experienced a terrible period and they really needed our hands as Malawians to assist them By Victor Singano Jnr Football Association of Malawi (FAM), in collaboration with NBS Bank and Malawi Red Cross Society, on Monday officially handed over four houses to families which were left homeless due to effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy…

South Africa beat New Zealand to win record 4th Rugby World Cup

October 29, 2023

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* As is so often the case with finals, the match proved to be a tight, edgy encounter at a rain-soaked Stade de France * Where defence ruled and the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a first-half red card for a high tackle AFP Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday to claim a record fourth title. As…

FIFA president Infantino praises Nyamilandu for FAM’s football development work

October 26, 2023

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Infantino and Nyamilandu at FIFA’s Paris Bureau yesterday * From a solid financial platform, they have made great use of FIFA Forward funds * To complete a number of projects, and already have more in the pipeline * They are giving every talent at every level the opportunity to flourish, and their efforts to boost women’s football, in particular, are really pleasing and very clearly bearing fruit By Duncan Mlanjira President for the world football governing body, FIFA, Gianni…

Bullets need 3 wins and a draw in their remaining 6 games to retain TNM Super League title

October 26, 2023

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* If Wanderers win all their four remaining games they shall amass maximum 62 points * Thus in the same four games, the Bullets can wrap up the title with three wins and a draw By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets, who came from a goal behind to beat Kamuzu Barracks 3-2 on Wednesday at Kamuzu Stadium and take a strong lead in their quest of retaining the TNM Super League title, have the chance of winning the league…

Silver Strikers fan presents his share of K2m Zampira prize as football kit for Sendwe CDSS

October 25, 2023

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* Ishmael Kayera is a teacher at the same school, saying the equipment will motivate the school’s football team to become more competitive * He opted for Sendwe as one way of giving back to the community that is positively contributing to his life By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe-based Silver Strikers FC fan Ishmael Kayera has presented K1 million worth of football equipment to Sendwe Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Lilongwe following his win of the K2 million in…

‘Sir Bobby Charlton was the best player in the world’

October 22, 2023

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* As the England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend dies aged 86 * Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world * He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer Maravi Express Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United legend who was a key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup victory,…