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Sensational Yamikani Guba bags in 3 gold and 2 silver medals in first quarter of 2023

March 21, 2023

* 2 gold and a silver won at the Army Open Championships over the weekend * First gold medal attained at the Ultimate Taekwondo Championships on January 22 * First silver at the 50th Anniversary Dutch Open Taekwondo on March 11 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba — who earned 10 medals last year alone — has now attained four medals in the first quarter of 2023 — 3 gold and 2 silver. The…

Sports Council donates K5m and implores on the public to contribute towards alleviating plight of Cyclone Freddy flood disaster survivors

March 20, 2023

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Madise presents the donation to DoDMA’s director Peter Chimangeni * It’s not a lot of money but it’s what we can afford at the current period * We are hoping that our affiliates can also contribute — including individuals like myself * The survivors are suffering — I had the chance to visit Mulanje and it was disheartening to witness what they are going through By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports Board chairperson, Sunduzwayo Madise has appealed…

Golfers charity Chip Inn Masters partners with Red Cross Society to assist Cyclone Freddy survivors at Nguludi

March 20, 2023

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* Optichem Fertilizers invests K10.5 million as relief packages for affected families in Ndirande By Duncan Mlanjira & Victor Singano Jnr While they enjoy their favourite sport, golfers at Blantyre Sports Club formed a camaraderie grouping, trending as Chip Inn Masters,,that was enhanced further by initiating an annual charity drive — through which they identify a project they can assist every year. Soon after Cyclone Freddy struck, they swiftly mobilized funds that totaled K2 million to assist survivors of…

Senegal U-20 complete the Lions of Teranga’s fairytale run in CAF competitions in a year

March 12, 2023

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Flying high, the Young Lions of Teranga * First were the senior Lions of Teranga when they lifted their first-ever AFCON title in Cameroun * In which they won all matches except against Malawi in the group stages that ended 0-0 * Senegal also won the African National Championship (CHAN) which is for domestic league players * And also added more glory by winning the AFCON U-17 in Algeria as well as being AFCON Beach Soccer champions By Duncan…

Sports Council orders all associations to submit evidence that they held their AGMs as per their constitutional obligation

March 12, 2023

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* Some associations are not holding their AGMs which is contrary to and a violation of their own constitutions * Any association that fails to hold an AGM will not be eligible to access funding from the Sports Council and may be further sanctioned By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has ordered all sports associations to submit confirmations that they have held annual general meetings (AGMs) in the past 12 months or intend to do so by…

2023 Commonwealth Day commemoration to include tree planting, sporting performances and panel discussion

March 12, 2023

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* There will also be a special Commonwealth Flag Raising ceremony at Commonwealth Games Malawi premises * Celebrated by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and America’s, the Pacific and Europe By Duncan Mlanjira This year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations is under the theme; ‘Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future’ to be observed on Monday, March 13 in Lilongwe, whose activities include tree planting, sporting performances and panel discussion. A statement from the Commonwealth Games…

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets beef up squad with two Kenyan defenders

March 8, 2023

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Senaji (top) and Okumu * 26-year-old Clyde Senaji is former player for Tusker and AFC Leopards player * 25-year-old Collins Odhiambo Okumu is former Thika United, Posta Rangers and Bidco United defender * Both have been under coach Kalisto Pasuwa’s assessment at the Bullets for three weeks Maravi Express FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have signed two defenders from Kenya Clyde Senaji and Collins Odhiambo Okumu on a one-year deals as free agents and were both featured in the 2023…

Will Under-20 Senegal replicate triumphs of Senior Lions of Teranga and the CHAN champions on Saturday?

March 8, 2023

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The Cubs of Teranga on cloud nine * As they reach the 2023 final against The Gambia after comfortable win over Tunisia in Monday’s semis * Both The Gambia and Senegal won all their matches without conceding a goal in the tournament * Senegal is winning everything right now. We must prevent them on Saturday—The Gambia coach Bojang Maravi Express Senegal date The Gambia in the final of the 2023 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations to be played on…

Sports Council Board chairperson Madise laments poor state of Mzuzu Stadium

March 7, 2023

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Half Marathon’s ladies category winner Nalicy Chirwa at the finish at Mzuzu Stadium * To engage Mzuzu City Council to renovate the 15,000 capacity sporting facility that was built in 1970 * There is no running water in dressing rooms, even the grass on the playing field is not fit for football games By George Mponda, MANA Malawi National Council of Sports Board chairperson, Sunduzwayo Madise has lamented the poor state of Mzuzu Stadium, saying it is unfit for…

Sports Minister Mkandawire lauds FAM as model organisation

March 5, 2023

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Mkandawire inspecting the impressive Mpira Stadium * I am impressed with what I have seen here and the overall structure and operations of FAM * FAM is able to do business using the Mpira Village facility thereby complementing their activities, which is commendable—Minister * We have highlighted the challenges that we face economically and what efforts can be made * And the Minister is very committed to support us which is very encouraging to us—Nyamilandu Maravi Express On his…