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Fleetwood Haiya throws in the gauntlet to contest for SULOM presidency

January 24, 2023

Haiya briefing the press at Amaryllis Hotel * Our elite football has been characterized with numerous challenges * Which have consequently derailed its growth from an amateur to a professional league * It is evident that our league is devoid of effective organization and sound administration By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets vice-president Fleetwood Haiya, who has declared his interest to contest for the post of Super League of Malawi (SULOM) president, has spelt out five key issues he…

We Malawians seem to be negative on anything positive of our country — why?

January 23, 2023

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As agreed, Spanish football team Club Deportivo Leganés has started displaying the logo ‘Malawi, The Warm Heart of Africa’ on the front of its jersey in matches as well as in different media — both physical and digital. It started with the club’s Matchday match against Levante UD on Sunday at the Estadio Municipal Burtaque, whose action picture was shared on Facebook by Kondwanie Chirembo — with the caption “jealous down ka logo ka Malawi Tourism kakuoneka bwino pa…

Sensational Yamikani Guba rolls out 2023 in grand style by winning gold at the Ultimate Taekwondo Championships

January 23, 2023

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Proudly with his first top accolade of 2023 * He ended the 2022 season with a silver medal during the LMC Taekwondo Championships in December * He earned 10 medals in 2022 alone of 5 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze * Next championships are Scottish Taekwondo Open; Midlands Open; Dutch Open; Army Open; European Masters in Finland By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba — who earned 10 medals last year alone — has…

Fans favour Fleetwood Haiya for the post of SULOM presidency; Encourage him to also eye FAM presidency

January 22, 2023

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Fleetwood Haiya, Nyasa Big Bullets vice-president * I am not a Nyasa Big Bullets fan but I admire this guy—Christopher Sande * Let him compete with Walter Nyamilandu at FAM in December, he can beat him—Sekani Mkonda By Duncan Mlanjira Football fans took to social media as reports indicate that Nyasa Big Bullets vice-president, Fleetwood Haiya is being encouraged by affiliates to contest for the post of Super League of Malawi (SULOM) presidency at its elective annual general meeting…

Pick of today’s Premier League Round 21 is Liverpool v Chelsea at Anfield; Live on GOtv and DStv

January 21, 2023

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* Another potential thriller is Arsenal v Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday * I don’t want to disappoint anybody, but we signed an outstanding player like Cody Gakpo—Jurgen Klopp * We don’t speak of revenge, what happened is in the past, this is a whole new challenge that we must focus on—Mikel Arteta Maravi Express SuperSport viewers on GOtv and DStv can look forward to Round 21 action from the 2022-23 Premier League with matches scheduled…

Malawi signs tourism kit visibility with Spanish football team Club Deportivo Leganés

January 20, 2023

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The jersey set to be worn on Sunday in the match against Levante UD * The gracious offer for the brand comes at no cost to the Ministry * Malawi as a country is proud to be associated with CD Leganes * We believe that this exposure will not only be able to reach Spanish consumers and the team’s fan base * But also football fans by depicting Malawi as a tourism destination By Duncan Mlanjira Club Deportivo Leganés —…

Premier Bet Malawi to turn Zingwangwa Youth Centre into a magnificent netball academy

January 19, 2023

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Fady Younes (centre) with Chanza (left) and Council CEO Lyton Nkata * The company will invest over K80 million towards the rehabilitation of the facility which is currently in bad condition * The facility would be made to be one of its kind in the city with a new netball arena, changing rooms and secretariat offices By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent As one way of strengthening sports in the country and unearth hidden talent among the youths, Premier Bet…

‘Our objective of an African nation winning the FIFA world Cup is alive and within reach’—CAF president Motsepe

December 27, 2022

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Motsepe promises African football that is self-supporting and globally competitive * The 54 African countries who are members of CAF are extremely proud and inspired * By the victories and successes of the five African nations that represented CAF at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 * We are also particularly proud of Morocco’s historic qualification to the semi-finals * The first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup for an African Nation to qualified for the…

Patrick Vieira describes Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez’s World Cup celebration as ‘stupid’ for abusing Kylian Mbappe

December 27, 2022

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Emiliano Martinez was pictured with a Kylian Mbappe doll during this week’s celebrations in Buenos Aires * Martinez was the hero in Argentina’s remarkable final victory over France thanks to a stunning last-gasp stop to deny striker Randal Kolo Muani * In the closing minute of extra time before saving Kingsley Coman’s penalty in the shootout as Argentina won the trophy * But his celebrations have played a role in the abuse Mbappe received in the aftermath of the…

Wolves satisfied with finishing 12th at Confederation of African Volleyball Zone VI Games in their first appearance

December 25, 2022

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The team on their arrival from Lusaka * From seven games played, we lost some games but we were able to beat some national champions as well * We are on the right track because championships can be won over a period of four years By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Wolves men’s volleyball team are satisfied with their first appearance at the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone VI Games in which they finished 12th out of 18 teams. The…