Scorchers’ 0-5 loss to Australia in FIFA Series an important learning experience—coach Lovemore Fazili

* Lessons learnt, of course, it was a tough game playing against an experienced side. They always capitalise on mistakes  * There is a very big gap between the teams we face in the COSAFA region and Australia  * As Scorchers’ WAfCON Morocco 2026 group opponents, Zambia also got walloped by Canada in FIFA Series By Duncan Mlanjira The 153rd FIFA world-ranked Malawi Scorchers — in the absence of key players, the Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa — were…

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Angola rope in Senegal’s AfCON 2021 winning coach Aliou Cissé

* His appointment signals a fresh start for the Palancas Negras as they look to rebuild momentum on the continental stage  * I am very honoured to join this great footballing nation. I see Angola as an ambitious country — together, we will write a great story Maravi Express Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) nation, Angola have appointed Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2021 winning coach, Aliou Cissé — replacing Frenchman Patrice Beaumelle, who was dismissed…

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Chimwemwe Chimwaza wins his second 2026 NBS Bank Monthly Mug; Ladies April title goes to Deborah Lazaro

Chimwaza receives his trophy and cash prize from NBS Bank’s Chief Retail Banking Officer, Victoria Chanza * As former Cabinet Minister Felix Mlusu celebrates his 76th birthday by winning the Senior Golfers category * The tournament also had special category of Pro-Am participated by the country’s top professional golfers By Duncan Mlanjira Playing off handicap 9, Chimwemwe Chimwaza posted a gross score of 80 and nett 71 to win the April NBS Bank Monthly Mug at Country Club Limbe…

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Kenya accords joyous welcome to all three FIFA Women’s Series 2026 teams; Malawi Scorchers reciprocate with razzmatazz dance

* Welcome to Kenya, Team Malawi, football truly unites the world, and we are honored to host you for the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series * As the Scorchers face world women’s football giants Australia on Saturday, their first international match against a nation outside Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Kenya Football Federation have given all the three FIFA Women’s Series 2026 teams;  India, Australia and Malawi, a joyous and tumultuous welcome, which the Scorchers reciprocated with their usual razzmatazz dance….

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NBS Bank reaffirms its support to retired military veterans welfare

* Signs an MoU with MDF extending annual MDF Veterans Golf Tournament lead sponsorship agreement to 10 years * Over the years, the tournament has evolved into a key national platform that brings together the corporate sector, government, and the public * To recognise the sacrifices of retired military veterans while mobilising resources to support their welfare By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi’s retired military veterans by signing of a Memorandum of…

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Australia looking forward to encounters with Malawi and Kenya in April 11-15 FIFA Series in Kenya

* To offer them unique challenges and a test against diverse opposition as they build toward the FIFA Women’s World Cup * It’s essential we expose ourselves to the styles and environments we’ll encounter on the global stage * We know the African nations have a lot of talent, a little bit more unpredictable all the times By Duncan Mlanjira Australia women’s national football team, are looking forward to the April 11-15 FIFA Series in Kenya, saying it will…

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21 years ago, Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) honoured a call to help Walter Nyamilandu refresh Malawi’s football

The 21-year-old picture that was taken at an event Walter Nyamilandu organised to honour the efforts of his SKC-led marketing team * Nyamilandu is now tasked amongst the Parliamentary adhoc committee to conduct a fresh inquiry into the plane crash that claimed SKC’s life eight others game By Duncan Mlanjira Dyson Kondeni Musa, the social media football analyst with a perfectionist detail to events, has brought to attention an episode in Malawi’s football that took place some 21 years…

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Temwa Chawinga returns to action from injury with an assist in KC Current’s 2-1 victory over reigning NWSL champions Gotham FC

* In 40 minutes against Gotham on a sunny but brisk Saturday afternoon, Chawinga — the two-time reigning MVP of the National Women’s Soccer League — saw just 10 touches * Yet she created two goal-scoring opportunities, including an assist, and that was welcome stuff for a KC side that came in on a three-game losing streak By Cindy Lara, KC Soccer Journal & Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star Temwa Chawinga’s return to action from a season-ending injury attained…

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Malawi international Sarah Mlimbika makes an impact in her debut match for Zambia’s top side Green Buffaloes Women

* She assisted the second goal in Green Buffaloes’ 5-0 win over Elite Ladies and missed two chances by a whisker * The immensely talented left-footed winger is expected to add great value to the team as the club continues its push for the league title * Her pace, creativity and attacking ability make her an exciting addition to the squad—says the club By Duncan Mlanjira Malawis Scorchers’ midfielder, Sarah Mlimbika, who this week joined Zambia’s Green Buffaloes Women…

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CAF president Motsepe at a crossroads as AfCON row and WAfCON cancellation put reputations at risk

* With controversy stalking football on the continent, the CAF president has a huge challenge on his hands * How he steers the CAF ship through the choppy governance waters that threaten to sink it will define his legacy * Either as a testament to his conflict-resolving sagacity or as prima facie evidence of a lack of governance competence By Osasu Obayiuwana, The Guardian in Cairo It has been a miserable few months for the Confederation of African Football…

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