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FIFA, WHO engage six world-renowned coaches to tackle Coronavirus preventive awareness

March 17, 2020

FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has reiterated its support to the World Health Organization (WHO) in fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching an awareness campaign led by six world-renowned coaches. The coaches are former Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger; former Argentina international and Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino; Senegal’s national team coach Aliou Cisse; current Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho; Manchester United women coach Casey Stoney and Jill Ellis, coach of the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World…

Guba adds another accolade as he wins silver medal at Yorkshire Open Championships

March 16, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Competing in an unfamiliar category of +80kg, UK-based Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba managed added another accolade to his awards treasure trove after winning silver medal at the Yorkshire Open Championships held on Sunday in Halifax. Guba explains that he normally competes in senior heavyweight category of +87kgs and since the format was changed to merge the two he found it difficult to adapt to the change and thus lost in a closely contested final match against…

AFCON 2021 qualifiers postponed due to Coronavirus epidemic

March 14, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Following the growing concerns of the COVID-19 virus and the declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) which described it as epidemic, Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to postpone the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 qualifiers. For the Match Day 3 and 4 of the qualifiers scheduled for 25-31 March 2020, the Flames are preparing to face Burkina Faso away in Ouagadougou on March 26 before hosting their opponents at Kamuzu Stadium four…

Ansah says use of only National Identity as requirement for May 21 2019 tripartite elections voter registration was illegal

March 13, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The enforced requirement for voters to use only the much touted National Identity as requirement for the May 21 2019 tripartite elections voter registration was illegal. This was disclosed by Malawi Electoral Commision (MEC) chairperson Justice Jane Ansah SC, during the National Elections Consultative (NECOF) meeting held in Blantyre on Thursday, March 12. She quoted Section 23 (a) and (b) of the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections Act and similarly Section 14 (a) and (b) of Local Government Elections Act that make…

2020 Ecobank FAM Charity Shield proceeds shall go towards Cyclone Idai survivors in Chikwawa

March 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announce that the focus for the 2020 Ecobank Charity Shield is to support survivors of Cyclone Idai in the village of Mwalija, Traditional Authority (T/A) in Chikwawa District. FAM president Walter Nyamilandu announced this on Wednesday at Ecobank Head Office in Blantyre where the Pan African Bank pledged its continued partnership with the local football governing body by increasing the sponsorship package to K18 million, up from the K12…

Arch rivals Bullets, Wanderers meet in opening match of 2020 Ecobank Charity Shield

March 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Be Forward Wanderers have been drawn together for the opening match of the 2020 Ecobank Charity Shield scheduled for April 4 while Silver Strikers date Blue Eagles. The draw was held on Wednesday at Ecobank Head Office in Blantyre where the Pan African Bank announced a sponsorship package of K18 million, up from the K12 million it injected last year, representing a 50 percent increase. The season opener…

Tony Yeboah lauds Jordan Ayew after equaling his EPL goal record

March 11, 2020

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By Opoku Augustus, kickgh.com Former Leeds United star, Anthony Yeboah has showered praise on Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew after equaling his record of most goals scored by a Ghanaian in the English Premier League. Ayew, 28, levelled Yeboah’s tally of 24 goals in the Premier League after the Palace striker scored the only goal and his eighth in their 1-0 victory over Watford at Selhurst Park last Saturday. “He is doing very well. I am very happy…

Zambia coach Sredojevic name 35 players for Malawi friendly

March 10, 2020

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By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Zambia national football team coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named 35 local players ahead of Thursday, March 12 international friendly match against Malawi in Lusaka. According to Zambian media, Micho has roped in Zanaco, Zesco United and Lumwana players that missed out in last week’s camp due to club engagements. The friendly match against Malawi on Youth Day billed for Nkoloma Stadium, will be Micho’s first assignment as Chipolopolo coach. The coach has blended his…

Joseph Kamwendo Foundation donates to Jacaranda School of Orphans

March 9, 2020

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By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Former Flames and Be Forward Wanderers legend, Joseph Shakira Kamwendo on Sunday donated various items worth K300,000 to Jacaranda School of Orphans situated Chigumula township in Blantyre. Through his Joseph Kamwendo Foundation, the skillful midfielder donated various items like sugar, squash and soap. Kamwendo was escorted by former Bafana Bafana midfielder, Sibusiso Zuma and former Be Forward Wanderers team manager, Steven Madeira — who is now working with Joseph Kamwendo Foundation. “I was informed by…

Guba wins 2 Gold and 2 Silver medals at the British Army Martial Arts Open Championships

March 9, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Competing in both Taekwondo and Kendu, UK-based Taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba has won two gold and two silver medals at the British Army Martial Arts Open Championships on Saturday. He has now accumulated five medals this year alone. He won his first gold attained in heavyweight category +87kgs last February during the Scotland (Lanarkshire) Open Taekwondo Championships, held at the Wishaw Sports Centre. Guba says he is now looking forward for his next competition this weekend…