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Sports Council commits to provide full support for Queens’ Netball World Cup preps

May 5, 2023

* The pending Netball World Cup is huge event where we need to be making our history * And this is the right time we can make them achieve that by giving them proper support for their preparations Victor Singano Jnr Malawi National Council of Sports Board chairperson, Sunduzwayo Madise takes cognizance that Malawi Queens face a lot of challenges but they’re capable of producing good results — only that not enough is committed to support and give them motivation….

Wanderers maintain lead in 2023 TNM Super League title race; With 2022 champs closely 2 points behind

May 1, 2023

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* Bullets and Silver Strikers have 7 points — after they drew 1-1 against each in their opening match * The Bullets are second having been separated from the Bankers through goal difference By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers beat visiting Ekwendeni Hammers 2-1 on Saturday to maintain their two points lead over 2022 champions Nyasa Big Bullets and Lilongwe giants Silver Strikers. The Nomads have nine points picked from three wins in the past three weeks, while Bullets and…

Tributes pour in for one of Malawi’s finest goalkeepers, Boniface Maganga

May 1, 2023

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* He did us an honor and patriotic he was to his country—Robert Bright Salijeni * We thank God for the gift Boniface had which leaves us with so many good memories—Kondwanie Chirembo * We can only celebrate him; Hamba kahle sekuru—Utonga Mungo * An historic figure in the annals of soccer in Malawi—John Leonard Mitchell By Duncan Mlanjira When fans reminisce of the crème de la crème of Malawi football, the first call is the era of legends…

Arsenal need to look in the mirror after Man City defeat—Mikel Arteta

April 27, 2023

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* Analysis is clear, the better team won the game, they were probably at their best * Especially in the first half and we were nowhere near our level and when that happens, the gap becomes too big * Pep Guardiola reckons title race is not over as Man City moved to within two points of the leaders Sky Sports Manchester City moved to within two points of leaders Arsenal with a stunning 4-1 victory over their title rivals…

Overwhelming response in TNM Super League fans’ Zampira promotion in first week

April 27, 2023

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Jonazi (left) during Wednesday’s draw * 21,817 entries for game predictions; 46,506 participants in trivia category and 19,565 for news, fixtures & live scores * Adding value to the Beautiful Game by creating a platform for engagement with TNM Super League football fanatics By Duncan Mlanjira Just a week after TNM Plc launched the 2023 Zampira promotion — which compliments the TNM Super League action — 21,817 entries were recorded for game predictions; 46,506 participated in trivia category and…

FCB launches digital product ‘Think First’ campaign during Sunday’s FCB Bullets street bash

April 26, 2023

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* Customers should first think First Capital Bank if they want to experience probably the best digital platforms * Think First Capital Bank when you want to send money instantly to other banks, pay bills or buy airtime * Because our First app, First internet and First mobile (*1111#) offer convinience and speed By Victor Singano Jnr & Duncan Mlanjira As part of celebrating the official sponsorship partnership with the country’s football powerhouse, Nyasa Big Bullets, First Capital Bank…

Flames fans believe given plentiful resources and ample time, Mabedi can deliver

April 26, 2023

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* He should be given a salary equivalent to that Marinica was getting — You will see how good he will perform * He should utilise some of the best players he was coaching in the Under-20 to form a fresh squad * For his job to be easier, he should rope in other tacticians such as Enos Chatama * A small section of fans though is skeptical about his choice as caretaker coach By Duncan Mlanjira Fans have…

Wanderers two points ahead; Champions Bullets on second place

April 25, 2023

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High flying Christopher Kumwembe scored hat-trick against Red Lions * The People’s teams tie on 4 points with Dedza Dynamos (3rd); Silver (4th) and Mighty Tigers (5th) * Having been separated by goals scored and conceded By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers, who ended 4th in 2022 TNM Super League season, have picked 6 points from two of their opening games having emphatically beaten Red Lions 3-0 on Saturday through a hat-trick from Christopher Kumwembe. Kumwembe was voted Man of…

Dadaz Chess Academy targets to promote grassroots players to help Malawi become a strong chess playing nation

April 25, 2023

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* As its chess club is launched with pomp through a juniors tournament in Lilongwe * The current Zone 4.5 president has big plans to reach out to the youths and make chess popular amongst school children * Chess is an important tool to build strategic leaders of tomorow and an important tool for mindset change * Which is an enabler in MW2063 development blueprint By Duncan Mlanjira Dadaz Chess Academy — founded by former Chess Association Malawi (CHESSAM) president,…

Former AAM president Godfrey Phiri defies Sports Council by representing the association at launch of Standard Bank Be More Race

April 23, 2023

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Godfrey Phiri captured being interviewed by journalists on Saturday * Phiri, alongside Chitembeya, were first banned in February from taking part in, participating in and organizing any athletic events * Later the ban was lifted after both apologised to the sports mother governing body * However, Sports Council had emphasized that the two did not retain their positions By Duncan Mlanjira Former Athletics Association of Malawi (AAM) president defied Malawi National Council of Sports by representing the association at…