New CAF president Motsepe disagrees with FIFA over the timing of the AFCON

* Insists it will still be played bi-annually * FIFA president had suggested it be held every four years * The AFCON timing has been a big debating issue among European clubs * Motsepe also pledges to solve the television rights saga with French company Lagardere Ghanasoccernet.com The new Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe has moved to prove that he is not a FIFA president Gianni Infantino poodle by insisting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

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The world is one great man less today—Lennox Lewis on the death of former undisputed middleweight world champion Marvin Hagler

* “He was so full of life, energy and positivity” * The American dominated the middleweight division from 1979 * Until his controversial defeat by Sugar Ray Leonard in April 1987 * He fought 67 times during his 14-year professional career * Winning 62 in which he triumphed on 52 occasions by knockout The BBC Tributes poured in for former undisputed middleweight world champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler, who died on Sunday at the age of 66. In a tweet,…

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It appears some ‘Malawians’ just have a personal axe to grind on Walter Nyamilandu — bordering on jealous and envy

* As several are celebrating his loss of seat at FIFA Council * But many salute him for having represented Malawi at the pinnacle of world football * Let me welcome you to this new column When Walter Nyamilandu was elected in the FIFA Council as African Anglophone FIFA Council representative in 2018, the then Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader — now President of the Republic, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera — heartily congratulated him, saying the party had received the news…

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Nyamilandu gracefully accepts losing his seat as African Anglophone FIFA Council representative

* I gave it my best shot but I was up against a powerful force * It was a great honour to represent Africa and my country * In all things we give glory to God for everything happens for a reason * I accept God’s will for not retaining the FIFA Council position By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu has gracefully accepted losing his seat as African Anglophone FIFA Council representative after being…

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We need to close the distance between the members and CAF—new CAF president Motsepe

Motsepe: Africa spends millions of dollars every year paying for TV rights of leagues outside Africa * There is a need to build our own products and we will succeed * We need to restore the pride, the dignity and the respect of Africa * He commits to be making regular visits to each of the 54 CAF member affiliates Cafonline.com Patrice Motsepe, the 7th person to occupy the position of Confederation of African Football (CAF) presidency, seeks to…

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FAM president Nyamilandu loses his seat as African Anglophone FIFA Council representative to Nigerian Pinnick

Iniatially, Pinnick was touted to run for CAF presidency * Kenyan Nick Mwendwa and Zambian Andrew Kamanga withdrew to support Pinnick By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Nyamilandu has lost his seat as African Anglophone FIFA Council representative after being beaten by Nigeria FA president Amaju Pinnick by 43 votes to 8 in the polls held on Friday. Initially, Nyamilandu was up against Pinnick, Nicholas Mwendwa of Kenya and Zambian Andrew Kamanga but Kamanga withdrew on Wednesday…

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Arsenal manager Arteta feels his side is gradually finding their identity as they date Tottenham Hotspur Sunday

Arterta: I am really proud of the team and the character that we showed Maravi Express English Premier League side Arsenal have put together some solid form of late and manager Mikel Arteta feels that his side is gradually finding their identity as they face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday March 14. More than local bragging rights will be at stake in this clash, with both teams scrambling to secure qualification for European football next season. “I am really proud…

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Hoener was probably one of the best expatriates Malawi have had in terms of youth football technical development—FAM president Nyamilandu

Late Horner with some of the players he took on a European training tour * He had an exceptional eye for spotting talent * He was also extremely good at building youthful teams for the future * He was also instrumental in my first games with the Malawi national team when Reuben Malola was the coach Maravi Express In paying tribute to Manfred Hoener, who died on Saturday, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu says if the…

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Joseph Mwale Chess Academy making great progress as some students represented Malawi at Olympiad

Mwale going through the drills with kids he is training privately * Best academy achievement is Priyasha Shriyan who won ladies section of CHESSAM National Championship  last December * Hoping to reach out to many kids and get a venue for academy activities on the board * Also targeting schools and orphanages who will be interested to work together with * To set up Mwale Academy website soon be posting events and updates By Duncan Mlanjira Since it formation…

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Ntcheu NGO mobilising girls to campaign against increased GBV cases through sports

AIDS operations manager, Chikondi Chanasi By Collings Kalivute, MANA As the world prepares to celebrate the International Women’s Day on March 8, Ntcheu-based NGO, Alimoyo Interaction Development and Support (AIDS) has put in place measures of keeping girls busy, amongst which is the introduction of a women’s football team and tournament. The strategy — using women’s football as a medium of communication— is to attract many girls together in the campaign against gender based violence (GBV). At the launch…

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