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General Odillo Rtd. replaces Shycal as PGA Malawi president

February 10, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Former Army Commander, General Henry Odillo (retired), who is an avid golfer, has taken over the mantle of leadership as President for Professional Golfers Association of Malawi (PGAMW) during an elective annual general meeting held on Saturday February 8 at Lilongwe Golf Club. Odillo takes over Patridge Shycal, who also doubles as a playing Pro alongside players like Simon Moses, Paul Chidale, Adam Sailesi and several others in their efforts to inspire more to become pros….

Volleyball commemorates its 125th anniversary

February 10, 2020

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On July 7, 1896 at Springfield College the first game of volleyball was played. Initially the game was named ‘mintonette’ by its inventor, William G. Morgan in 1895 after the invention of basketball only four years before. Morgan, a graduate of the Springfield College of the YMCA, designed the game to be a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball. And during a demonstration game, someone remarked to Morgan that the players seemed to be volleying the ball back…

5 Nigerian football stars known for their penchant for exotic cars

February 8, 2020

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By Moyosoluwa Olorunsola, Daily Trust It’s common knowledge that football stars earn large sums of money and some are known for their penchant for expensive cars. Ahmed Musa The current captain of the Super Eagles is a skilled striker, who plays for FC Leicester City, a Saudi Arabia club in Al-Nassr for about 8 billion naira. He has a Mercedes Benz G Wagon, Range Rover Velar and a Range Rover Sport. John Mikel Obi The defensive midfielder who played…

Faith Mussa, Kell Kay, traditional dances to spice up 3rd edition of Malawi Sport Awards’ Red Carpet Gala

February 8, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Two of the country’s most popular performing artists, Faith Mussa and Kell Kay are set to spice up the glamorous the 3rd edition of Malawi Sport Awards’ Red Carpet Gala to be held on Valentines Day, February 14 at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Other entertainment performances include traditional and modern dances to be performed by Forus Dance Crew. The Gala will start with a cocktail and the entrance charges are K10,000 regular, K15,000…

Could Neymar, Mbappe antics derail PSG as season enters crunch time?

February 7, 2020

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SuperSport.com While Neymar has been partying with an injured rib, and Kylian Mbappe has been making no attempt to hide his displeasure with his coach, Paris Saint-Germain supporters could be forgiven for having that sinking feeling. This has been the time of year when the French club’s season has tended to implode in recent years, with three successive eliminations in the first knockout round of the Champions League. They are currently unbeaten in 20 games in all competitions after…

Liverpool fans must savour ‘dream season’ — chairman

February 7, 2020

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SuperSport.com Liverpool fans should savour the club’s “dream season” in the Premier League as they may never see another like it, chairman Tom Werner has said. Liverpool are on course for a first league title in 30 years with Jurgen Klopp’s side winning 24 out of 25 games for a 22-point lead over champions Manchester City — the biggest of any leader at the end of a matchday in English top-flight history. “I keep telling everyone to really savour…

MOC to train strategic planning facilitators for sports federations and other stakeholders

February 6, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Olympic Committee (MOC) has organized a training workshop to have a pool of resourceful persons to be readily available to guide and assist its sports affiliates and other stakeholders in the formulations of strategic and operational plans. This workshop, to be facilitated by an international expert from Zimbabwe under the Olympic Solidarity, is scheduled to take place at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe from February 17- 23, 2020 and attracts a total number of confirmed…

Sredojevic promises to revive Zambia’s Chipolopolo

February 4, 2020

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By Gomolemo Motswane, sowetanlive.co.za New Zambia National team coach Milutin Sredojevic has explained that he took the Chipolopolo job because of the challenge of getting the team back to the top of African football. Sredojevic was officially unveiled as the new national team coach on Monday in Lusaka though his appointment was pending final approval from the government, which is responsible for paying salaries. The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions have missed out on qualification for…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic once claimed Chelsea legend Didier Drogba wasn’t as good as him

February 4, 2020

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By Daniel Arambur, republicworld.com Former PSG and Real Madrid assistant coach Paul Clement has revealed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic once said Chelsea legend Didier Drogba was not as good as him. In a recent interview with Goal.com, Paul Clement said: “Zlatan Ibrahimovic does it very openly, speaks very confidently — and at times arrogant — but that is what he is. “He used to be like that on a daily basis and would ask me questions such as: ‘What is…

Gaba to miss out clash against his former team Bidvest Wits in Nedbank Cup tie

February 4, 2020

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By SuperSport.com Gabadinho Mhango will miss out the clash against his former team Bidvest Wits this coming Sunday in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 tie as red-hot Orlando Pirates striker picked up his fourth yellow card of the campaign. Gaba picked his fourth yellow card during the Absa Premiership 2-1 win over against Chippa United on Saturday in which the Malawian international scored both goals to take his tally to 14 goals. The man of the moment for…