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FAM awards Malawi’s outstanding football personalities

June 25, 2023

* Dennis Saidi—former Flames goalkeeper * Everson Mkwangwanya—retired FIFA Referee * Robin Alufandika—industrious football administrator * Ascent Academy (George Maguire)—exceptional youth development initiatives By Duncan Mlanjira At its annual general meeting (AGM) held at Chatonda Lodge in Nkhata Bay on Saturday, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) rewarded four outstanding football personalities in the country. They are legendary former Flames goalkeeper, Dennis Saidi; former FIFA referee, Everson Mkwangwanya; illustrious administrator, Robin Alufandika and founder of Ascent Academy, George Maguire for…

UK-based Malawian taekwondo champ Yamikani Guba’s trophy hunt continues as he attains silver and bronze

June 25, 2023

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* He was also presented with the UK Armed Forces colours by chairman of the Army Martial Arts Association at RAF Cranwell * In the first quarter of 2023, he accumulated six medals — four being gold medals and 2 silver By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba — who earned 10 medals last year alone — has added a silver and a bronze medal on his trophy trove which he attained on Saturday at…

FDH Group mobilizing funds for construction of houses for Cyclone Freddy-induced flood survivors

June 23, 2023

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* Construction of 2 houses already provided for by the company through Habitat for Humanity Malawi * Campaign dubbed ‘A Penny 4 Change-Flames Freddy Friday; Lets Rebuild Houses’ * Staff encourage to wear Flames jersey every Friday and donate minimum of K1,000 towards the cause By Duncan Mlanjira FDH Group has partnered Habitat for Humanity Malawi to build climate change-resilient houses for Cyclone Freddy survivors, whose homes were destroyed from the tropical storm’s-induced floods and strong winds. The Group…

Sadio Mane shines with a brace as Senegal stun Brazil 4-2 in friendly ahead of AFCON title defence

June 21, 2023

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Mane celebrates his first goal * 14 nations now confirmed for the 2023 AFCON finals in Côte d’Ivoire * Zambia steal the weekend headline with a five-star performance in Ndola * Equatorial Guinea stun Tunisia to register their place * Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Cape Verde also book their place CAFonline As part of their preparations to defend the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal recorded a remarkable 4-2 win over world football…

Ethiopia help Guinea qualify for AFCON 2024 Côte d’Ivoire finals by draw with Malawi

June 21, 2023

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The match played at neutral venue Zimpeto Stadium in Maputo, Mozambique * The Flames needed to beat both Ethiopia and Guinea to qualifiers as runners-up * We started on a wrong foot and we were rushing things—Coach Mabedi * We were supposed to be a little bit patient on the ball. But we lost it and gave away possession cheaply Maravi Express It was the usual song of so near, yet so far. When it mattered most, the Flames…

Gaba made Premier Bet Malawi brand ambassador

June 21, 2023

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By Victor Singano Jnr Malawi international football star, Gabadinho Mhango — plying his race with South Africa Premier League outfit, Amazulu FC — has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for the local betting firm, Premier Bet Malawi company for a one-year agreement. The leading betting company announced the development on Friday at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre where the official signing ceremony with the former Nyasa Big Bullets and Orlando Pirates star took place. Premier Bet Malawi Chief Executive…

More local honours accorded Tabitha for her record European exploits as Standard Bank awards her with K1m

June 20, 2023

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* It resonates with Standard Bank’s purpose: #Malawi is Our Home; We Drive Her Growth#. * FAM awards her with a personalised Scorchers kit labelled TC11 with number 23 — representing number of goals she scored in Italy By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera and the First Lady said they were “incredibly proud” of Malawi women international striker, Tabitha Chawinga’s “outstanding performance and her unwavering commitment to the sport”; the Confederation of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) described her…

TNM to donate 1 free minute to all its customers for every goal Flames will score against Ethiopia as part of Mahape slogan

June 20, 2023

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* This is our way of extending the Mahape moments to the football fraternity, and motivating the Flames to score * The Flames must win the two remaining matches against Ethiopia and Guinea to stand a chance of a booking ticket to Côte d’Ivoire next year By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of today’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Ethiopia at Zimpeto Stadium in Maputo, TNM Plc has pledged to donate 1 free minute to all its customers…

Chikondi Mwanyali breaks Kenyans’ dominance in Standard Bank Be More Race

June 18, 2023

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* 20-year-old Mwanyali, a rising star after he also won the Mzuzu City Hall Marathon in March, finished in 1:5:45hrs * With Mphatso Nadolo on second position in 1:05:52 while Chancy Master was third in 1:06:06 * Reserve Bank of Malawi has since praised for putting the Be More Race on global radar By Victor Singano Malawian athlete Chikondi Mwanyali won the 3rd edition of the Standard Bank Be More Race thereby breaking the Kenyan domination of the event…

Standard Bank contributes K1 million towards construction of house destroyed by Cyclone Freddy for Paralympic Mphatso Saukile

June 17, 2023

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* Responds to fundraising initiative by Zomba Athletics Academy matron in her participation for Standard Bank Be More Race * In which she finished 6th in a time of 1:41:55hrs whose winner from Kenya clocked 1:17:39 * 18-year-old Mphatso Saukile is very successful Blind T12 Malawian international athlete * His home, along with two other Zomba Athletic Academy athletes was destroyed but no other help had been provided By Duncan Mlanjira In solidarity with the efforts by Zomba Athletics…