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Egypt giants Zamalek seeking to be kings again

May 8, 2024

* As they prepare to face Morocco’s RS Berkane in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final on Sunday * Their latest quest for continental supremacy is merely the continuation of an enduring love affair with Africa’s club competitions * As the North Africans have graced with a catalogue of iconic performances and indelible memories Maravi Express Zamalek are among some of the few clubs that have made African club competition their own personal fiefdoms over the…

Diego Maradona Adidas Golden Ball Trophy awarded for Best Player at FIFA World Cup 1986 up for auction

May 7, 2024

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* The symbol of, for many, the world’s greatest footballer Diego Maradona’s greatest achievement * Named Player of the 20th Century by FIFA, along with great Pelé, the trophy symbolizes his greatest achievement and his greatest ever goal * At that 1986 World Cup, Diego shone like never before or since in his career; it was his monument—Jorge Burruchaga Maravi Express The Aguttes auction house in Paris, France will offer at auction a piece of world football history on…

Nigeria move on with legend Finidi George tasked with reigniting Super Eagles’ World Cup campaign

May 7, 2024

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* His ascension to the helm is a homecoming of sorts as he spent 20 months as Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro’s assistant * June’s double-header against South Africa and Benin is deemed as “must-win” by the Nigeria Football Federation * It will be Finidi George’s first major test — one that could define the early trajectory of his tenure Maravi Express In a move that has sent waves of nostalgia and optimism across Nigerian football, legendary winger Finidi George…

‘FDH Bank’s new package for FDH Bank Cup is in line with FAM’s vision of commercialision’

May 7, 2024

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* As one way of commercialising the game, we said if the money is increased, we could see a lot of competition * A lot of fans coming to patronise the games and build numbers fo value—Felister Dossi Maravi Express In expressing her appreciation on behalf of Football Association of Malawi (FAM), competitions committee’s chairperson, Felister Dossi said FDH Bank’s new package for FDH Bank Cup is in line with FAM’s vision of commercialising the game so that the…

Leaders Silver Strikers date another debutantes Creck Sporting for Week 6 of TNM Super League 2024

May 6, 2024

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* Silver Strikers look to be clinical on goal scoring this time around under new coach, Peter Mponda * They have 13 points from five games of four wins and one draw * With an impressive goal difference of 10 as they have scored 13 and conceded just three Maravi Express Silver Strikers, who beat newcomers in the top flight league, Baka City of Karonga to maintain their lead of the TNM Super League 2024 season, date another debutantes…

FDH Bank Cup sponsorship raised to K150 million

May 6, 2024

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* Impressed with how the competition has been run in the previous three seasons * And the impact is has played in developing the game as well as players who have managed to rise and shine in big clubs and at Malawi national football team level By Victor Singano Jnr The FDH Bank Cup sponsorship has been increased for this year’s edition package from K120 million to the tune of K150 million. FDH Bank’s Senior Management Manager, Ronald Chimchere…

FAM to train Malawian referees in using VAR ahead of the proposal to host COSAFA Women U20

May 6, 2024

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* To proceed with an expression of interest to host the COSAFA Women’s U20 tournament planned for July this year * Scorchers should play international friendly game(s) during the July 2024 FIFA Women’s international window * All national teams should always be active and play friendly games during all available FIFA windows, funds permitting By Duncan Mlanjira At the second 2024 executive committee meeting on April 27 at Sunbird Livingstonia Hotel in Salima, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) resolved…

FAM pledges to improve welfare of legends in partnership with JK Productions

May 6, 2024

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* As business mogul Thom Mpinganjira’s Ekhaya Farms rewards 17 legends with K1 million each * The initiative by Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira to celebrate our living legends, whose exploits are part of our game’s legacy, should be wholesomely applauded Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya has pledged continued working relationship with JK Productions to improve the welfare of football legends in the country. A report by FAM says Haiya made the pledge on Sunday during…

Kamuzu Barracks edge out Mzuzu City Hammers on second place of TNM Super League 2024 log table

May 6, 2024

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* Mighty Wanderers pushed to 4th with Nyasa Big Bullets to 5th following their 1-1 draw on Saturday * Silver Strikers lead the pack with 13 points from five games of 4 wins and one draw * Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma now lead the race for the Golden Boot having scored five goals so far By Tione Andsen, MANA Kamuzu Barracks (KB), the TNM Super League 2016 champions, have moved to second position after claiming a 1-0 win over…

Newcomers Pacers eye top 3 finish in their first Rainbow Paints Netball League season

May 6, 2024

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* The team comprise former students of Malawi University of Business & Applied Sciences (MUBAS) * Who were playing for MUBAS Sisters (formerly known as Poly Sisters) and have now graduated from the University By Victor Singano Jnr Newly-formed Blantyre-based netball club, Pacers have challenged that their main target in this year’s Blantyre District Rainbow Paints Netball League is to finish within top 3 position in their first season. The team comprise former students of Malawi University of Business…