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NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 generates net income of K103.8 million

April 20, 2026

* Representing a 68.8% increase from the K61.7 million raised in 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira The NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 — between Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, April 18, at Bingu National Stadium, has generated a net income of K103.8 million. A statement from Football Association of Malawi (FAM) described this revenue as “a resounding success” as it represents a 68.8% increase from K61.7 million raised in 2025. Gross revenue was K211.1 million, which is…

Lilongwe City Mayor accepts FAM’s apology while demanding full transparency report

April 20, 2026

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His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Rex Banda * He has formally invited the FAM leadership to an audience at Lilongwe City Council to discuss the report, ensure that corrective actions are clearly defined * And to rebuild a working relationship based on mutual respect, emphasising that football is too important for the country’s youth to be derailed by protocol failures By Khumbo Msambala Salanje, MANA Lilongwe City Mayor, Councillor Alex Peter Banda, who was disrespected by being physically pushed…

FAM apologises to Lilongwe City Mayor for being disrespected by security at NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 trophy presentation

April 19, 2026

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The Mayor captured after the embarrassment * While the ceremony was conducted in good faith and in celebration of the occasion, we acknowledge that the outcome fell short of the standards expected and may have cause unintended discomfort. For this, we are truly sorry * As NBS Bank distances itself from the incident maintaining that its role in the Charity Shield is that of a sponsor and every delivery, including programme coordination, protocol arrangements and security management, is undertaken…

Mighty Wanderers finally clinches NBS Bank Charity Shield after four attempts

April 19, 2026

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* Beating archrivals and seven-times champions, Nyasa Big Bullets, who denied them the title three times in 2016, 2019 and 2023 * This win has motivated us and I believe we can do great things this season—assistant coach McDonald Mtetemera * However, FAM tarnishes the charity event by disrespecting Lilongwe City Mayor Councillor Peter Banda during trophy presentation * Ordered to issue formal apology, a detailed report on the incident within 48 hours, and disciplinary action against those involved…

Largest number of matches to enjoy in FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the 48 nations-expanded tournament from 64 matches to 104

April 17, 2026

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* Witness African history in the making as SuperSport brings all 104 FIFA matches live through DStv and GOtv and available on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream * With 10 African nations from five slots to add colour, flavour and the unique African drum beat to the global spectacle taking place in North America * Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) By Duncan Mlanjira From 64…

FOMO FC intensifying preparations for NBS Bank National Division League 2026

April 16, 2026

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* Date FDH Bank Premiership’s Ekhaya FC on Sunday for a friendly at Mulanje Park a week after playing against elite league 2025 champions Mighty Wanderers * Playing against top-flight teams will challenge the boys and help us correct our mistakes before the season begins—coach Bishop Ntchindi Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira Mulanje-based FOMO FC are intensifying their preparations to favourable compete in the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) 2026 season for another shot to return to the country’s…

Upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final between Tabitha Chawinga’s Olympique Lyonnais and Arsenal ‘promises a captivating clash of two women’s football powerhouses’

April 16, 2026

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* It is a rematch of last year’s semi-final, offering both teams a chance to prove their growth and tactical adjustments since their previous encounter * Tabitha’s recognition as Player of the Month in February reflects both her individual brilliance and her importance to the Olympique Lyonnais squad this season * She played a key role in February when she scored and assisted three goals —showcasing her speed, finishing ability, and creativity in the final third By Duncan Mlanjira…

Hollywood star Idris Elba enchants Africa as he rallies behind the continent’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ representatives

April 16, 2026

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* There are 10 of us now. I honestly don’t care which one of us wins — I just want to see African football light up the world stage * My mom is from Ghana, my dad is from Sierra Leone — but my heart is African; that’s why I’m watching every single game By Duncan Mlanjira DStv and GOtv viewers across Africa were left enchanted and dazzled when normal programming was suddenly interrupted by Hollywood star Idris Elba, and he…

In all matches the Scorchers lost, coach Fazili keeps saying they were not tough; where then are the players getting it all wrong?

April 16, 2026

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* It’s now 10 losses suffered since February 2025 after the 0-5 against 15th FIFA-ranked Australia and 2-3 to 67th-ranked India * Next up at the WAfCON Morocco in July is against 37th-ranked defending champions Nigeria, 64th neighbours Zambia and un-ranked North Africans Egypt It was quite understandable to describe the 153rd FIFA world-ranked Malawi’s 0-5 loss to 15th-ranked Australia in the FIFA Series in Kenya as an-important-learning-experience since this was the Scorchers’ first-ever match against a nation outside…

NBS Bank Charity Shield’s empowerment of the girl child is not just timely but transformational—FAM 1st vice-president Kuyera

April 15, 2026

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* The Green Girls Boarding Initiative at Emvuyeni CDSS in Mzimba speaks directly to our collective commitment to sustainable development * The NBS Bank K100 million investment is not merely a financial commitment; it is a powerful statement of belief in the unifying and transformative power of football By Duncan Mlanjira In its appreciation of the K100 million investment that NBS Bank has injected towards Saturday Charity Shield, whose proceeds will go toward the empowerment of the girl child,…