10 African stars to watch for in the English Premier League

Cameroun goalkeeper Andre Onana signed by Manchester United to replace David de Gea * What would a list of African stars in the Premier League be without Mo Salah? * Who is one of the greatest ever from the continent to ply his trade in England Supersport As the 2023-24 Premier League season gets underway tonight with champions Manchester City away to Burnley — and as ever, players from Africa will feature heavily and add their flair to the…

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Moroka Swallows coach describes Gabadinho Mhango as a ‘genius’ after his debut on Wednesday

* Fighter as usual, beautiful free-kick that forced Darren Keet to a save, those are trademarks of an attacker * The guy smells a goal, wants a goal, looking for spaces and all that * And also the influence he has on the players, competitive spirit * That’s what we want from him — and he fights, that’s what we know of Mhango By Sinethemba Sithole, farpost.co.za Moroka Swallows head coach Steve Komphela described Gabadinho Mhango as a ‘genius’…

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Charity riders for Malawi education initiatives given pomp welcome by Billy Bilsland Cycles on arrival in Glasgow

* We met some inspiring people and have laid some seeds for future collaborations * To support the work that benefits young people and support the growth of cycling in Malawi * Thanks to everyone for their hospitality at the YogaBarn inside Pollok Park for the authentic Malawian cuisine By Duncan Mlanjira The four charity cyclists who embarked on a epic adventure from London to Glasgow last Saturday, have completed their six-day ‘Pedal-with-a-Purpose’ challenge and were welcomed with pomp…

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Defending champions Bullets fail to dislodge Silver and Chitipa United from top of 2023 TNM Super League

* Silver Strikers and Chitipa United share 32 points at the top but are separated by goal difference * Mighty Wanderers drew 1-1 with Red Lions while Extreme FC drew 0-0 with Civil Service United By Duncan Mlanjira TNM Super League champions, Nyasa Big Bullets — who are eyeing for their 5th consecutive TNM Super League title — drew 0-0 with Mafco FC today and squandered the chance to dislodge Silver Strikers and Chitipa United at the top of…

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Hamba kahle mfwethu! — the farewell by Sports Council chairperson on the death of Henry Chibowa

The late Kaka Chibowa * Madise alongside Chibowa, Mwenelupembe, Simon Itaye, Azikiwe Mussa-Mbewe Snr and others founded SULAM * The elite football is indebted to the legend for securing sponsorship the top flight league’s sponsorship by TNM Plc * As we ask God to receive your soul, we also thank Him for giving Kaka the football brains and great contributions to Malawi football By Duncan Mlanjira Founding member of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), Henry Kaka Chibowa has…

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Queens officials panic with excess baggage at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg

* Officials were asking fellow passengers on the queue to volunteer to check-in the team’s uniforms and other equipment * Apparently they had no money to pay for the national team’s uniforms and equipment to be flown back to Malawi * This was witnessed and reported by journalist and social media influencer, Idriss Ali Nassar at OR Tambo By Duncan Mlanjira At the check-in counter at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, on their return from the 2023 Netball…

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107 young female football referees being trained by FAM in all 3 regions

* The young referees will be on charge of our games and every decision they make has an impact in the final result of the game * Sometimes referees are intimidated by the behavior of fans and players but this course seeks to impart confidence Maravi Express A five day Young Referees Course began on Monday in the three regions to train youngsters to be officiating in the FIFA/FAM Under-14 and Under-16 girls leagues. A report on Fam.mw says the…

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Maula Prison inmates in serious preparations to compete in online Intercontinental Chess Championship in October

* Dadaz Chess Academy lobbies for support of computers from well-wishers for the inmates’ online training * The inmates are playing good chess. We want them to be ready for the upcoming Intercontinental Chess Championship * Some are at advanced stages playing some very good chess. They play monthly tournments within the prison walls By Duncan Mlanjira Susan Namangale, founder of Dadaz Chess Academy, who is also Global Head of The Gift of Chess, is confident that Maula Prison…

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Nigeria hold England all the way to extra-time and exit the Women’s World Cup after penalty shootouts

Nigeria’s playmaker Asisat Oshoala tussling with Jess Carter.—Picture: Gallo Images * England were given an almighty scare but face Colombia or Jamaica next on Saturday * It was an excruciating watch for England supporters in Brisbane as the Lionesses were largely second best to Nigeria By Emma Sanders, BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium England scraped through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nigeria despite Lauren James’ red card. Georgia Stanway…

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Malawi’s taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba goes for his 5th elite training programme at UK’s Northumbria University

* The 40-year-old has been attending this auspicious programme for 4 consecutive years since 2019 * And before then he was on BAE system scholarship for 3 years * He holds a 2nd Dan in both Judo and Karate and a 1st Dan in Kendo * I am very privileged to be selected for another year of the programme whose benefits are many By Duncan Mlanjira It never gets better to Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba,…

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