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Kenya accords joyous welcome to all three FIFA Women’s Series 2026 teams; Malawi Scorchers reciprocate with razzmatazz dance

April 9, 2026

* Welcome to Kenya, Team Malawi, football truly unites the world, and we are honored to host you for the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series * As the Scorchers face world women’s football giants Australia on Saturday, their first international match against a nation outside Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Kenya Football Federation have given all the three FIFA Women’s Series 2026 teams; India, Australia and Malawi, a joyous and tumultuous welcome, which the Scorchers reciprocated with their usual razzmatazz dance….

NBS Bank reaffirms its support to retired military veterans welfare

April 8, 2026

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* Signs an MoU with MDF extending annual MDF Veterans Golf Tournament lead sponsorship agreement to 10 years * Over the years, the tournament has evolved into a key national platform that brings together the corporate sector, government, and the public * To recognise the sacrifices of retired military veterans while mobilising resources to support their welfare By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi’s retired military veterans by signing of a Memorandum of…

Australia looking forward to encounters with Malawi and Kenya in April 11-15 FIFA Series in Kenya

April 7, 2026

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* To offer them unique challenges and a test against diverse opposition as they build toward the FIFA Women’s World Cup * It’s essential we expose ourselves to the styles and environments we’ll encounter on the global stage * We know the African nations have a lot of talent, a little bit more unpredictable all the times By Duncan Mlanjira Australia women’s national football team, are looking forward to the April 11-15 FIFA Series in Kenya, saying it will…

21 years ago, Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) honoured a call to help Walter Nyamilandu refresh Malawi’s football

April 5, 2026

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The 21-year-old picture that was taken at an event Walter Nyamilandu organised to honour the efforts of his SKC-led marketing team * Nyamilandu is now tasked amongst the Parliamentary adhoc committee to conduct a fresh inquiry into the plane crash that claimed SKC’s life eight others game By Duncan Mlanjira Dyson Kondeni Musa, the social media football analyst with a perfectionist detail to events, has brought to attention an episode in Malawi’s football that took place some 21 years…

Temwa Chawinga returns to action from injury with an assist in KC Current’s 2-1 victory over reigning NWSL champions Gotham FC

April 5, 2026

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* In 40 minutes against Gotham on a sunny but brisk Saturday afternoon, Chawinga — the two-time reigning MVP of the National Women’s Soccer League — saw just 10 touches * Yet she created two goal-scoring opportunities, including an assist, and that was welcome stuff for a KC side that came in on a three-game losing streak By Cindy Lara, KC Soccer Journal & Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star Temwa Chawinga’s return to action from a season-ending injury attained…

Malawi international Sarah Mlimbika makes an impact in her debut match for Zambia’s top side Green Buffaloes Women

April 4, 2026

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* She assisted the second goal in Green Buffaloes’ 5-0 win over Elite Ladies and missed two chances by a whisker * The immensely talented left-footed winger is expected to add great value to the team as the club continues its push for the league title * Her pace, creativity and attacking ability make her an exciting addition to the squad—says the club By Duncan Mlanjira Malawis Scorchers’ midfielder, Sarah Mlimbika, who this week joined Zambia’s Green Buffaloes Women…

CAF president Motsepe at a crossroads as AfCON row and WAfCON cancellation put reputations at risk

April 3, 2026

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* With controversy stalking football on the continent, the CAF president has a huge challenge on his hands * How he steers the CAF ship through the choppy governance waters that threaten to sink it will define his legacy * Either as a testament to his conflict-resolving sagacity or as prima facie evidence of a lack of governance competence By Osasu Obayiuwana, The Guardian in Cairo It has been a miserable few months for the Confederation of African Football…

Temwa Chawinga officially removed from the season ending injury list

April 3, 2026

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* Without the back-to-back Golden Boot and MVP winner in the lineup through Matchweek 3, Kansas City Current have failed to recreate the magic of last year’s attack * While having their star playmaker back on the pitch is sure to help, it remains to be seen just how much game action Temwa have By Duncan Mlanjira Temwa TC6 Chawinga has recovered from her hip injury (SEI) she sustained in October has officially been removed from the season ending…

Registration for Mount Mulanje Porters Race 2026 now open

March 31, 2026

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* At MK7,000 for porters; MK10,000 for non-porters; MK12,000 for individual fun-runners and MK100,000 for corporate/group fun run * All participants are encouraged to register early to avoid last-minute challenges ahead of the race scheduled for July 11 at traditional venue Likhubula Valley * Under the theme ‘Mountains & Forests: Guardians of Our Water’ that highlights importance of protecting natural forests and mountain ecosystems By Duncan Mlanjira The enthusiasts of Malawi’s extreme athletic sport, the 25km Mount Mulanje Porters…

CAF is implementing series of regulatory changes and improvements to Statutes following the controversial AfCON Morocco 2025

March 31, 2026

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* To strengthen the trust and confidence in CAF referees, VAR operators and the CAF Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board * These changes and improvements will also ensure that the incidences that took place at the AfCON Morocco 2025 final match do not happen again By Duncan Mlanjira Following the controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal — that led to Senegal being stripped of the title by the the Appeal Board of…