Sports Council lifts ban for athletics association’s president and general secretary

* The two apologized which has been accepted but they have not retained their positions * Since Sports Council constituted an operation committee that is running the technical aspects * Which is working on logistics for regional and national elections after the constitution was adopted By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has lifted the ban imposed on Athletics Association of Malawi (AAM) president, Godfrey Phiri and general secretary, Frank Chitembeya which restrained the two “from taking part…

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Fleetwood Haiya shouldn’t throw into the gutter Tiya Somba Banda’s wish to turn SULOM secretariat into corporate office

Both contestants ahead of the presidential elections of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), incumbent Tiya Somba Banda and Fleetwood Haiya, presented beautifully crafted and enticing manifestos — but as the immediate past leader Tiya alluded to “there comes a time to leave the stage as it is in any race, there is always one winner”. He has since congratulated Fleetwood, saying: “Go and serve the clubs well”,  — a gesture we should all applaud and which has…

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After all is said and done, there comes a time to leave the stage—Tiya Somba Banda

* But as it is in any race, there is always one winner. Congratulations to Fleetwood Haiya — go and serve the clubs well * That’s what sportsmanship means, my brother Tiya. As you handover the conch, you stand aloft—Clever Ngwalo * We appreciate your service to football and country. All the best in next endeavours—Ralph Kasambara By Duncan Mlanjira People have acclaimed Tiyanjane Somba Banda for graciously accepting defeat as Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and for his…

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Tiya Somba’s manifesto aims to turn SULOM secretariat into corporate office; To create posts of CEO and finance manager

* SULOM secretariat will be a decision making office guided by modern football standards and regulations * Such a corporate structure will enable clubs have more a direct contact and access to their requirements * To have full first round fixtures at a minimum that doesn’t change anyhow * This will restore integrity of the league and help in club’s and other stakeholder (TV & Radio etc.) planning By Duncan Mlanjira Incumbent Super League of Malawi (SULOM) president, Tiya…

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Senegal in dream U-20 AFCON start as they edge record champions Nigeria

Scorer of the lone goal, Soulaymane Faye * Eye to add one other international title after senior AFCON title, Beach Soccer and CHAN titles in one year * We are here to continue success of our country on the continent—coach Malick Daf Maravi Express Senegal are off to a good start of their title campaign of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo after beating record champions Nigeria 1-0 on Sunday — through Soulaymane Faye scored five minutes…

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Dadaz Chess Academy, Satguru Travel engage Dowa’s Manondo School in tree planting exercise

Namangale and her entourage poses with their hosts * The children were taught the importance of planting trees and were appraised of the increasing rate of deforestation * Their participation means they are part of the solution to the dangers of deforestation, which include climate change * They also donated school gifts and played a friendly chess match after the exercise — as part of bonding the two sets of children By Alfred Chimthere Dadaz Chess Academy — founded…

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Zodiak to broadcast a live debate between SULOM presidential election contestants Somba Banda and Fleetwood Haiya

The two-horse race between Haiya and Somba Banda * It’s the first-of-its-kind in as far as football leadership elections is concerned * An opportunity for contestants to sell their ideas and institutions to increase visibility on all platforms of ZBS By Duncan Mlanjira Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) has planned a presidential debate on football leadership elections on Thursday, February 23 to feature incumbent Tiya Somba Banda and vice-president of Nyasa Big Bullets, Fleetwood Haiya — ahead of February 25…

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Auditors publishes list of contestants for February 25 SULOM elective AGM

Two horse race for presidency between Fleetwood Haiya and incumbent Tiya Somba Banda * Vice-presidency is between incumbent Colonel Gilbert Mitawa and David Kanyenda * General secretary is between incumbent Williams Banda and Thokozani Chimbali By Duncan Mlanjira Crowe J&W, who have been retained as auditors and conferred with the powers to oversee the nomination process for the February 25 elections of office bearers for the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), has released list of contestants as nominated by…

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NAM selects development squad for Queens

The trials at Mpico netball court * Once the players go through developmental programs, they will be ready to play for the Queens * We have not picked the exact players to beef up the Queens squad as those will be selected from our developmental under-23 squad * For a player to be able to play for the Queens, they need to learn the culture, philosophy and master their skills By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Netball Association of Malawi (NAM)…

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Four players nominated for 2022 TNM Super League Player of the Season ahead of awards gala night on Wednesday

Nyasa Big Bullets’ Babatude Adepoju won the Golden Boot award * The awards gala gives TNM Plc the opportunity to reward and recognize individual brilliance in the key categories of players, clubs and media * The end of every TNM Super League season is a time to look back at the Who’s Who of the local football industry for players and media practitioners By Duncan Mlanjira One of four players, Patrick Mwaungulu, Gomezgani Chirwa, Babatude Adepoju (all Nyasa Big…

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