FCB takes ‘FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Street Bash’ to Lilongwe

* Expected to start at 13:00hrs on Saturday and will bring together celebrated local artists * Comprising The Black Missionaries & Anthony Makondetsa, Zeze Kingston, Eli Njuchi, Kell Kay, Tuno, Lulu, Malinga, Mafo and others By Victor Singano Jnr After the success of the street bash organised by First Capital Bank (FCB) in April along Chilembwe Road in central business district of Blantyre City — to celebrate the landmark sponsorship deal which was secured with Nyasa Bullets — the…

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Fund-raiser for reconstruction of Paralympic Saukile’s house vying for top honours in July 30’s Blantyre 42.195km Race

* She first ran the Standard Bank Be More Race for the same cause in which she competed favourably by finishing 6th * In a time 1:41:55hrs — just 24 minutes away from the 2023 edition’s champion, Kenyan Monica Ghihruto, who clocked 1:16:18 By Duncan Mlanjira Buoyed by her excellent performance in the Standard Bank Be More Race on June in which she finished 6th, Eneless Makumba is eyeing for top honours during the Blantyre 42.195km Race set for…

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There is need to keep refreshing Flames’ squads in order to remain in contention for a place at continental showpieces

* It is unfortunate that we have been unable to replicate our excellent performance in the current AFCON campaign * However, for me, this does not in any way erase the new record we set for ourselves in 2022, a record that will stay on our memories for years to come By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu believes the Flames failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 because…

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20-year-old national golf team player Folindo Rodrick wins 2023 GUoM Matchplay championship

* His runner-up was Medson Roka while A Division was won by Furkan Gani with Charlie McGill as his runner-up * Champion for B Division was Sufyaan Aziz with Boyd Luwe as runner-up * Rabecca Chinkhandwe was the ladies champion whose runner-up was former Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) president Khungikile Matiya By Duncan Mlanjira Rising Country Club Limbe (CCL) golf prodigy, Forindo Rodrick emerged champion of this year’s Championship Division of the Golf Union of Malawi (GUoM) Matchplay…

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FAM awards Malawi’s outstanding football personalities

* Dennis Saidi—former Flames goalkeeper * Everson Mkwangwanya—retired FIFA Referee * Robin Alufandika—industrious football administrator * Ascent Academy (George Maguire)—exceptional youth development initiatives By Duncan Mlanjira At its annual general meeting (AGM) held at Chatonda Lodge in Nkhata Bay on Saturday, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) rewarded four outstanding football personalities in the country. They are legendary former Flames goalkeeper, Dennis Saidi; former FIFA referee, Everson Mkwangwanya; illustrious administrator, Robin Alufandika and founder of Ascent Academy, George Maguire for…

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UK-based Malawian taekwondo champ Yamikani Guba’s trophy hunt continues as he attains silver and bronze

* He was also presented with the UK Armed Forces colours by chairman of the Army Martial Arts Association at RAF Cranwell * In the first quarter of 2023, he accumulated six medals — four being gold medals and 2 silver By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba — who earned 10 medals last year alone — has added a silver and a bronze medal on his trophy trove which he attained on Saturday at…

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FDH Group mobilizing funds for construction of houses for Cyclone Freddy-induced flood survivors

* Construction of 2 houses already provided for by the company through Habitat for Humanity Malawi * Campaign dubbed ‘A Penny 4 Change-Flames Freddy Friday; Lets Rebuild Houses’ * Staff encourage to wear Flames jersey every Friday and donate minimum of K1,000 towards the cause By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Group has partnered Habitat for Humanity Malawi to build climate change-resilient houses for Cyclone Freddy survivors, whose homes were destroyed from the tropical storm’s-induced floods and strong winds. The Group…

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Sadio Mane shines with a brace as Senegal stun Brazil 4-2 in friendly ahead of AFCON title defence

Mane celebrates his first goal * 14 nations now confirmed for the 2023 AFCON finals in Côte d’Ivoire * Zambia steal the weekend headline with a five-star performance in Ndola * Equatorial Guinea stun Tunisia to register their place * Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Cape Verde also book their place CAFonline As part of their preparations to defend the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal recorded a remarkable 4-2 win over world football…

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Ethiopia help Guinea qualify for AFCON 2024 Côte d’Ivoire finals by draw with Malawi

The match played at neutral venue Zimpeto Stadium in Maputo, Mozambique * The Flames needed to beat both Ethiopia and Guinea to qualifiers as runners-up * We started on a wrong foot and we were rushing things—Coach Mabedi * We were supposed to be a little bit patient on the ball. But we lost it and gave away possession cheaply Maravi Express It was the usual song of so near, yet so far. When it mattered most, the Flames…

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Gaba made Premier Bet Malawi brand ambassador

By Victor Singano Jnr Malawi international football star, Gabadinho Mhango — plying his race with South Africa Premier League outfit, Amazulu FC — has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for the local betting firm, Premier Bet Malawi company for a one-year agreement. The leading betting company announced the development on Friday at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre where the official signing ceremony with the former Nyasa Big Bullets and Orlando Pirates star took place. Premier Bet Malawi Chief Executive…

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