Despite FIFA suspensions, Kenya and Zimbabwe will still be included in Tuesday’s 2023 AFCON qualifiers draw

* A window is open for both countries if they satisfy FIFA’s terms to lift the suspensions two weeks before the kick-off * If not both associations will be considered as losers and eliminated from the qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira The draw for the group stage qualifiers of the 2023 Côte d’Ivoire Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set for tomorrow, Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa that will include Kenya and Zimbabwe despite having been suspended by world football…

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Defending champs Nyasa Big Bullets, Blue Eagles in neck-to-neck fight for the TNM Super League title

* The People’s Team beat Mafco FC 1-0 on Sunday through a goal from Precious Sambani * The cops of Nankhaka also won 1-0 against Karonga United through Gaddie Chirwa on Saturday * Both leaders have attained their 13 points from 4 wins and 1 draw and separated through goals scored and conceded Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira After five games apiece, defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets are tied on 13 points apiece with fellow title chasers Blue Eagles FC,…

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Meck Mwase demands K500m compensation from FAM for unconstitutional dismissal that borders on racial discrimination

Meck has been replaced by technical director, Romania Mario Marinica as head coach * Our client verily believes that he is being discriminated against because of his black race and Malawian nationality * The compensation is computed for the 14 months period of his contract with FAM that expires in 2023 * In any event, FAM isn’t party to the employment contract sought to be terminated and lacks authority to unilaterally terminate his employment By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s…

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FAM disputes allegations that it extravagantly spends on Mario Marinica’s accommodation at plush Amaryllis Hotel

* Contends that is has been saving up to K7.5 million for the five months the coach has stayed in the country * The figure reported are an exaggeration which have portrayed FAM as being extravagant and wasteful By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says the K900,000 a month special package it spent for national team coach Mario Marinica’s accommodation at the plush Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre helped the association to make significant savings of K1.5 million…

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CHESSAM defends its president Namangale’s nomination of players for National Championship that includes Kezzie Msukwa

Former CHESSAM president Kezzie Msukwa * Follows queries raised that Namangale nominated 7 instead of the maximum 3 as enshrined in CHESSAM constitution * “Our concern is purely on matters of constitutionalism other than targeting any individuals so nominated” * CHESSAM contends section 10 (1) (h) of its constitution is that the Open and Ladies sections are stand-alone tournaments with their own structures By Duncan Mlanjira Following concerns from one of its affiliates, Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) that…

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NICO Group treats The ONE Executive Golf Challenge winners to special tournaments in South Africa

Mandala (right), Msowoya (centre) and Mwale * The trip was a perfect opportunity to interact with executives from outside Malawi * Golf presents an opportunity for networking—NICO General Chief Executive Officer, Donbell Mandala * We played with different people and have been able to form long lasting relationships that will benefit our businesses *NICO has set the tone for celebrations in Malawi. This was a wonderful experience—Sam Mwale * We enjoyed ourselves and the opportunity this presented for us to…

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Sports Council reaching out to rural communities through ‘Sport For All’

Sports Council Board chairperson, Sunduzwayo Madise By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent After realizing that most Malawians based in both urban and rural areas don’t take part in sports, Malawi National Council of Sports launched a programme, ‘Sport For All’ to encourage the citizenry the importance of taking part in different sporting disciplines regardless of their age, gender as well as ability. At the introduction of the programme for the Southern Region on Sunday at Thyolo Secondary School — after…

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Standard Bank’s Be More wellness marathon returns to celebrate the resilience of a nation due to CoVID-19

Madinga at the launch with some of the stakeholders Tamara Chafunya, Miriam Matola and Jayne Nyirenda * The main race will be on June 4 in Lilongwe and a warmup scheduled for Blantyre in May 7 * This year’s race aims to highlight the Bank’s leading role in facilitating the country’s CoVID-19 recovery efforts * Since 2017, the Be More Race has has created lasting relationships with different stakeholders locally and internationally * This underscores that Standard Bank is…

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Wanderers fans call for immediate removal of Humphrey Mvula for “gross mismanagement of club affairs”

The fans marching from Lali Lubani Road to Mvula’s residence * The fans say Mvula’s lack of internal corporate governance has brought the name of the mighty club into unnecessary disrepute * This is a second petition against Mvula as he also received one on March 1 * It faulted him as the root cause of the divisions in the team By Duncan Mlanjira It never pours but rains for Mighty Wanderers FC Limited’s Board secretary, Humphrey Mvula as…

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Nyasa Big Bullets invites supporters to serve on its Board as independent non-executive directors

The winning brand * They must be passionate about the club; sports management & development * As well as building the capacity of visionary, valued-based change-makers * In the areas of health, education, legal, marketing, finance, sports and clergy By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets Football Club Limited is inviting its supporters and stakeholders to apply for posts which the team is intending to recruit as independent non-executive directors to serve on its Board of Directors. A public statement…

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