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Malawi v South Africa on Wednesday is a potential group decider of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2025

February 15, 2026

* Everything is at stake as both will use this tournament to build towards going to the WAfCON 2026 next month with something to boast for * Malawi defeated South Africa 4-3 in their opening group match in 2023 edition on their way to lifting the title Maravi Express The COSAFA Women’s Championship 2025 gets under way in Polokwane on Wednesday, February 18 with the headline fixture being the match between the hosts South Africa and Malawi, which is…

Scorchers’ Temwa Chawinga 3rd leading goalscorer in past 5 COSAFA Women’s Championships with 9 goals

February 14, 2026

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Captain Temwa Chawinga won the Player of the Tournament award at the COSAFA Women’s Championship * Four behind South Africa’s Sibulele Holweni who lead with 13 goals and one behind her archrival in US National Women Soccer League, Zambia’s Barbra Banda * All of Temwa’s goals were achieved when she captained the Scorchers to their first-ever COSAFA Women’s Championship title in 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & COSAFA Media Malawi Scorchers’ forward, Temwa Chawinga is the 3rd leading…

Profiles of the Scorchers’ COSAFA Women’s Championship Group A stage

February 13, 2026

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* South Africa are record seven-time winners (2002, 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) * Scorchers were winners in 2023, semifinalists in 2020, runners-up in 2021, group stage in 2022, semifinalists in 2024 * Angola were runners-up in 2008 and ended in group stages if last five editions (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 * South Africa ranked 55 on FIFA Ranking and 2 on CAF Ranking; Scorchers 153 and 32; Angola on 155 and 33 while Lesotho are on…

Though in mourning, the Kabunduli Kanyenda Clan forced to correct misinformation surrounding late Esau Kanyenda’s funeral

February 7, 2026

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* We would like to assure the public that there is no rift amongst our clan, Clementina and Esau’s children * We plead with social media influencers to be empathetic and truthful when commenting on the passing or our beloved son By Duncan Mlanjira The Kabunduli Kanyenda Clan “whole-heartedly” applaud the public for their support and prayers following the passing of their beloved son, legendary Malawi international football star, Esau Kanyenda on December 2 last year in the United…

Morocco reportedly to request CAF to postpone WAfCON 2026 to a later date due to intense pressure on domestic league fixture list

February 4, 2026

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* Repeated postponements of Morocco’s professional championship, due to several commitments including CHAN, the Arab Cup and AfCON 2025, have severely disrupted its national schedule * South Africa, who are set to host 2026 COSAFA Women’s Championship scheduled from February 18 to March 1, expresses readiness to step in if CAF decides that alternative arrangements are necessary By Duncan Mlanjira With less than 40 days to host Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) 2026, from March 17 to April…

The back-door qualification by Minister Gangata’s Masters Security into the elite league shouldn’t have been tolerated

February 1, 2026

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* Baka City is the name that should be recognised as promoted into the elite league while Masters Security should be recognised as sponsors until end of season There is deafening celebration of Masters Security FC’s return into the top flight league, the FDH Bank Premiership, in the 2026 season after buying Baka City’s ‘ownership’ rights — but this back-door qualification shouldn’t have been tolerated. In the first place, the team got disbanded way back in 2019 when it…

FAM identifies Scorchers WAfCON Limited Edition kit submitted by Blantyre-based designer Thandi Phiri

February 1, 2026

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* Her submission stood out for its creativity, originality, and full compliance with CAF kit regulations — earning her the top honours * With the Scorchers qualifying for the WAfCON finals, we felt it was important to introduce a limited-edition kit to mark this historic achievement * The public should expect the official unveiling of the jersey in the first week of March ahead of the WAfCON that kicks off March 17 By Duncan Mlanjira The Football Association of…

CAF punishes both Senegal and Morocco for unsporting conduct during the AfCON Morocco 2025 final

January 30, 2026

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* Senegal coach Pape Thiaw suspended for 5 official CAF matches and might lead the African champions at the FIFA World Cup 2026 * Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi suspended for 2 official CAF matches, with one matches being suspended for one year from the date of this decision for his unsporting behaviour * Rejects Morocco’s protest that Senegal violated of Articles 82 and 84 of AfCON Regulations by trying to boycott the penalty award to the hosts with just…

COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026 set to provide quality preparation platform for four of its members ahead of WAfCON Morocco 2026

January 29, 2026

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The Scorchers clinched their first-ever COSAFA Women’s Championship in 2023 * Takes centre stage in South Africa from February 18-March 1 and at the heart of the conversation are three COSAFA representatives Malawi, Zambia, South Africa and Cape Verde * It is a vital opportunity for the three nations to sharpen their edge and build momentum ahead of a demanding continental campaign * To be staged in Morocco from March 17-April with far more than continental pride on the…

Khuda Muyaba parts ways with Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League champions Scottland FC

January 27, 2026

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* Khama Billiat, who teamed up well with Muyaba in the run up to winning the league title under coach Tonderai Ndiraya, is also on the verge of being laid off as Scottland FC prepares to participate in the CAF Champions League 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian international Khuda Muyaba signed a contract with Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League side Scottland FC that was to run from June 2025 to June 2027, but the club has decided to terminate it…