Flames to start 2026 World Cup campaign in November

* As caretaker coach Mabedi gets down to work against Ethiopia in AFCON qualifier * Malawi will know their opponents for the campaign on July 12, 2023 at the official draw in Cotonou, Benin Fam.mw The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign will begin in November after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released a road map to identify Africa’s representative to the 48-team showdown. At its executive committee meeting held on Thursday in Algeria, CAF resolved that all…

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Can anyone challenge Man City’s domination next season?

* We feel unstoppable. We’ve got so much talent in this squad * And it doesn’t stop here, we’ve still got some massive games coming up—Grealish Reuters & AFP Jack Grealish claims Manchester City feel “unstoppable” as the Premier League champions set their sights on an historic treble after they celebrated their 5th title in six seasons by beating Chelsea 1-0 at a jubilant Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s side were crowned champions on Saturday when second placed…

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Arsenal’s loss gifts Manchester City Premier League title for third successive season

* Only one team has ever had 69 points with 10 games remaining — as Arsenal did — and failed to win the title * That was Liverpool in 2018-19 when they finished on 97 points, one behind City BBC Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions for the third successive season after title rivals Arsenal lost 0-1 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The Gunners, top for the majority of the campaign, are four points behind City with…

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High Commissioner to UK Dr. Bisika invites Chelsea star Aubameyang to motivate youths in Malawi

* As part of the commemoration of the 2023 Commonwealth Year of the Youth * We discussed a number of issues as regards to the youth and that prompted me to invite him to visit our country * To share his experiences, his stardom as well as his lowest moments in football as a motivation to our youths By Duncan Mlanjira After interacting with Gabon international and English Premier League player, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, at the Commonwealth Secretariat, Malawi High…

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Dadaz Academy to extend its chess in prison program to other Malawian prisons

Namangale at the Cook County Sheriff in Chicago * The chess players I saw in prison were so free mentally and we played some games with them * It was such an amazing experience to see sports programs in prison as a true reflection of sports for all * Among the sports programs is the chess program and inmates participate in international online games By Duncan Mlanjira Dadaz Chess Academy, which launched a chess in prison program at Maula…

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FAM includes former players in distribution of Charity Shield K28.7m proceeds to Cyclone Freddy-induced flood survivors

Some of the beneficiaries of the low-cost houses to be built in Chiradzulu * A total of K23 million has been allocated to build 5 low-cost houses for 4 families in Chiradzulu * And 1 for the family of the late Blantyre based Under-16 player Mahala Mpholiwa of Genesis Academy * Who died after his parents’ house was washed away by the floods in March By Victor Singano Jnr Football Association of Malawi (FAM) — in conjunction with NBS…

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Moyale coach, Wanderers’ player Manyozo join deep concerns over dilapidated state of Mzuzu Stadium pitch

The match between Moyale and Wanderers at Mzuzu Stadium * It is impossible to play a touch-and-go game at this pitch that forced them to play high balls—coach Mhango * It is one of the bumpiest playing grounds in the country and almost unplayable—Manyozo By George Mponda, MANA Moyale Barracks FC coach, Nicholas Mhango and Mighty Wanderers player, Alfred Manyozo have added their voices of deep concerns over the dilapidated state of Mzuzu Stadium pitch — describing it as…

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Rainbow Paints netball league returns with vigour as Imosys stun Prison Sisters to go top

* Netball in the country lack support and representation compared to other sporting disciplines  * So as a Malawian company we feel it is proper for us to take responsibility to help developing the netball sport * Which has proven to everyone that with full support it has the capability to break more good records * At international level by winning trophies and perform well in the world netball ranking By Victor Singano Jnr After six months of off-season…

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Senegal’s fairytale run in CAF competitions continues as its Under-17 reach semis in Algeria 2023 AFCON finals

* Comes just after the Under-20 lifted the Egypt 2023 AFCON in March * First were the senior Lions of Teranga when they lifted their first-ever AFCON title in Cameroun * In which they won all matches except against Malawi in the group stages that ended 0-0 * Senegal also won the African National Championship (CHAN) which is for domestic league players * And also added more glory by winning the AFCON Beach Soccer champions By Duncan Mlanjira Senegal…

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Mixed public reaction on Silver Strikers’ Dutch coach’s description of unplayable state of Mzuzu Stadium

* People will ask, as they doubt the authenticity of his rants: ‘Why is he the only one seeing things differently?’ * It is a crime in our society — in offices, churches, or pubs — to see things differently * But sometimes it is only life savers that see things differently * His being a new stick on the broom might be the reason he is out of order. But that does not make him a mad man…

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