Category: Sports

Kumwamba (left) and two of his athletes at the 2019 edition * Says can’t afford the K360,000 needed as entry fee at K20,000 each * Mulanje Athletic Club had six athletes for 2019 edition from whom one clinched third place * In a time of 2:34:37hrs in his first-ever marathon — 36 minutes away from national record By Duncan Mlanjira Long distance athlete, Edson Kumwamba — whose Mulanje Athletic Club fielded six athletes for the 2019 Blantyre Marathon —…

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Kieran Ngwenya * Coach Meck Mwase couldn’t travel after testing positive to COVID-19 * Alongside his assistant Lovemore Fazili and defender Peter Cholopi * Gabadinho says they are approaching the game seriously and not just as a friendly By Duncan Mlanjira New Flames recruit, Scotland-based defender Kieran Ngwenya, faces his litmus test this Sunday afternoon if he would be featured in the friendly match against Tanzania. Ngwenya, who was born to a Malawian father and a Caribbean mother, and…

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Matululu (centre) and his organising committee  * The record of 2:18:40hrs set in 2003 by retired marathoner Henry Moyo * 2019 champion Mphatso Nadolo clocked 2:29:38 — some 12 minutes away from record * It was not even his personal best because as in his maiden marathon in 2018, he was 3rd in 2:28:42 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports still keeps the K500,000 which was dangled as an incentive three years ago to the athlete who…

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Bullets players celebrating their win over Tigers FC * After Silver drop two points following goalless draw with Red Lions * Mighty Wanderers third with 8 points away from both leaders * Karonga United in 4th place, Ekwendeni Hammers on 5th * Ntopwa, Mzuzu Warriors, Tigers FC precariously in the relegation zone By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers dropped two points in the TNM Super League title race when they drew 0-0 with Red Lions on Saturday — giving Nyasa…

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Maravi Express The draw for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which was scheduled to take place on June 25 in the tournament’s host country Cameroun, has been indefinitely postponed due to CoVID-19 related reasons. A report by a Ghanaian website, kickgh.com says Cameroon Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has agreed to postpone the draw following recommendations from Confederation of African Football (CAF) due to the pandemic. The report says a new date hasn’t been decided yet for the…

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Ngwenya being welcomed by FAM’s technical director John Kaputa on his arrival at Chileka Airport * He expects the Glasgow-born left back to reinforce his defence following injury of Precious Sambani * The 18-year-old was born to a Malawian father and a Caribbean mother  * It is an honour to be considered for national team duty, so I took the opportunity Maravi Express Coach Meck Mwase is upbeat that the Flames ? new recruit, Scotland-based left-back Kieran Ngwenya, has…

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Mbulu (right) and Gerald Jnr FARPost.co.za Baroka FC’s first cousins Gerald Phiri jnr and Richard Mbulu never had much of a choice when it came to career options. Coming from a profoundly footballing family, it just had to be the beautiful game. The duo, whose fathers are siblings, who both played the beautiful game upfront, were always going to have football as their ultimate destiny. “Even our late uncle Steve Phiri, who once coached Umtata Bush Bucks, QwaQwa Stars…

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She leaves the stage proud of her contributions and wishes her successor all the best * I have other things to do in the industry but for now l cannot reaveal my plans By Duncan Mlanjira Incumbent Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) general secretary, Carol Bapu has declared that she is not contesting for re-election at the elective annual general meeting (AGM). Instead she leaves the race for legendary Malawi Queens player, Linda Magombo-Munthali, who is up against marketer…

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Nyirenda served as deputy CEO for COSAFA from 2016 to 2021 * Time has come that all Bullets games should be streamlined live * If there are any doubts, you have a CEO who will do it because I am determined * My objective is to turn the club’s fortunes around and be recognised as a great brand *We will soon embark on a nationwide registration of our supporters to create verified numbers * With which we can use…

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Mereka, Sports Council acting Executive Director  By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has advised Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) to postpone the elective annual general meeting (AGM),  which was scheduled for Saturday, May 29 in Salima “until such a time the Council has reviewed and resolved the complaint in its possession”. The complaint, says Sports Council, is a “number of allegations pertaining to the conduct and process of submissions of nominees”. On May 18, one of the…

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