Football fraternity joins FAM in mourning former general secretary Chris Kamphinda Banda

Late Kamphinda Banda (right) when former FIFA president Sepp Blatter visited Malawi to inaugurate construction of Chiwembe Technical Centre * He is expected to be laid to rest in his home Village in Salima on Thursday * A loyal servant of the game, a very humble and hardworking gentleman * He was one of the first people I worked with when I became FAM president—Nyamilandu By Duncan Mlanjira Chris Kamphinda Banda, who served as Football Association of Malawi (FAM)…

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Defending champs Bullets drop 2 points in 2-2 draw with Silver; Yet to lose match in 2022 TNM Super League season

* On third place are Kamuzu Barracks with 48 points, who drew 0-0 with 4th-placed Mighty Wanderers (47 points) * The top eight has Moyale (5th); Mafco (6th); Silver Strikers (7th) and Dedza Dynamos (8th) * Relegated teams are Sable Farming (14th); Mponela (15th) and Dwangwa  United (16) By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers came from behind twice to force a 2-2 draw against Nyasa Big Bullets at home, Silver Stadium on Sunday as the defending champions’ lead on the…

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Presidential Charity Golf raises K270m; Beats target by K70m from the targeted K200m

Chakwera, Chilima, NICO Group MD Vizenge Kumwenda before tee-off * Proceeds from the charity tournament would help to provide shelter for Malawians, who lost their homes to the devastating cyclones that ravaged large parts of our country * Your contribution to this cause has won tuition and upkeep for hundreds of needy students in our universities — Chakwera By Tione Andsen, MANA Various corporate companies and other well-wishers swiftly responded to call for assistance for Presidential Charity Golf tournament…

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Malawi National Youth Games finals set for October 4-8

MASSA president, Blackson Malamula (left) at the press briefing * Good platform to identify best athletes to be considered in the upcoming Region 5 Youth Games By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Malawi Schools Sports Association (MASSA) has disclosed that the 2022 National Youth Games grand finals will be played from Tuesday (October 4-8) at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. At a press briefing on Friday at Malawi National Council of Sports offices, MASSA president, Blackson Malamula said the competition…

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Mighty Wanderers FC 2021 Ltd director Ernest Maganga resigns over his disapproval of the formation of Supporters Trust Ltd

Ernest Maganga * I expressed my views that this company was unnecessary * As it will duplicate the duties of the CEO and management team that the club wants to employ * I am very certain that I will be vindicated not long from now By Duncan Mlanjira Ernest Maganga has tendered his resignation as director of Mighty Wanderers FC 2021 Limited over his disapproval of the formation of Mighty Wanderers Supporters Trust Limited in which he was appointed…

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Malawian professional taekwondo athlete Guba attains 9th medal this year alone after winning silver at British Taekwondo National Championships

Proud Guba * Just last month, Guba attained the bronze medal at the Ultimate Summer Championships * A Sergeant in the British military under the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, he now has 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba has attained a 9th medal this year alone after winning silver at British Taekwondo National Championships on Saturday. Just last month, Guba — a Sergeant in the British…

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Recapo Solar Systems company ropes in squash star Sekai Mponda as brand ambassador

* Sekai — a multi-talented athlete who is also enjoying a good Southern Zone Basketball season playing for Kukoma Eagles * Sekai has a huge following, especially due to the fact that we have very few squash players in the country * Which makes her an unique brand who is best fit for our high-quality unique products and services we offer at Recapo Solar Systems By Duncan Mlanjira Recapo Solar Systems has engaged squash star player Sekai Mponda as…

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Nyasa Big Bullets congratulates appointment of Board of Mighty Wanderers Football Club 2021 Limited

* This is the right direction as Mighty Wanderers embarks on a process of professionalization and commercialization By Duncan Mlanjira On the pitch, Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers are sworn arch rivals, which ends after the game, with their fans trekking back to their respective homes together. That’s the spirit that Nyasa Big Bullets Limited management has displayed as the People’s Team congratulates Mighty Wanderers Football Club (2021) for the appoints of its Board, headed by Dr. Thomson…

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Mighty Wanderers FC 2021 Ltd appoints MPs Chilapondwa, Dossi to lead Supporters Trust Ltd; Mvula removed as Board secretary

Chilapondwa and Dossi * Mighty Wanderers Supporters Limited Board will be responsible for the new supporters regime * As Thom Mpinganjira maintains post of president and chairperson of the Board By Duncan Mlanjira In its commercialization process, Mighty Wanderers Football Club 2021 Limited’s Board of Directors has appointed Member of Parliament (MP), Ulemu Jermoth Chilapondwa to lead Mighty Wanderers Supporters Trust Limited — alongside fellow legislator, Susan Dossi as general secretary. A statement from president, Thom Mpinganjira, who has…

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NICO Pension champs of Blantyre ‘One NICO Executive Golf Challenge’

The champs, NICO Pension * Beat 10 other participating teams, which had experienced and seasoned golfers By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent NICO Pension men’s team emerged champions of second edition of the annual One NICO Executive Golf Challenge after outclassing their fellow 10 NICO Group subsidiary teams on Saturday at Country Club, Limbe in Blantyre. The golf challenge, which involves NICO Group’s subsidiary companies, is mainly aimed at creating a platform where all NICO staff can interact, relax in…

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