Last two NBM Women’s Premiership fixtures are deciders for the runners-up spot

* The spot is being occupied by Ascent Soccer, who have 35 points, four ahead of Nyasa Big Bullets Women at 31 * Thus it’s a matter of avoiding dropping points, especially for Ascent Soccer, who are away to be hosted by unpredictable 4th-placed Kukoma Ntopwa Women * The match between Kukoma Ntopwa and visiting Ascent Soccer is a fixture of interest for Nyasa Big Bullets Women By Duncan Mlanjira With Silver Strikers already declared champions of the inaugural…

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Five African Player of the Year winners set to light up AfCON Morocco 2025 semifinals

* Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi; Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman & Victor Osimhen; Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah * Their presence alone elevates the spectacle, but their influence on the pitch has been even more decisive * Between them, they have driven goals, assists, leadership and momentum, shaping matches and carrying expectations for their nations Maravi Express The Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 narrows to four contenders and in it are five former African Player of the Year…

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Jay Jay Okocha’s legacy lives on through his nephew Alex Iwobi

* As he leads Nigeria’s midfield in AfCON Morocco 2025 with authority, which has been evident throughout in his vision, movement, and timing, consistently dismantling opposition defensive lines * His precise passes and creative orchestration have fueled Nigeria’s explosive attacking trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Akor Adams Maravi Express As Nigeria eye their 4th Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) title in Morocco 2025 one player has quietly become the heartbeat of their attacking engine — Alex Iwobi,…

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COSAFA nations Seychelles and Lesotho drawn against each other in preliminary qualifying round of AfCON Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2027

* eSwatini drawn against Eritrea as Mauritius date Somalia in the preliminaries to be played in two legs between March 25-31, 2026 * Whose six winners will join the other 42 CAF Member Associations in the group stage of the qualifiers Maravi Express Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Seychelles and Lesotho have been drawn against each other in preliminary qualifying round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 to be co-hosted by CECAFA nations, Kenya, Uganda…

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Nigeria’s presence in the latter stages of AfCON Morocco 2025 is no accident

* Under the guidance of Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles have combined attacking freedom with tactical discipline * Establishing themselves as one of the most complete teams at the tournament — and fully justifying their place in the semi-finals * Against hosts Morocco tomorrow at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah kick off 21h00 CAT Maravi Express Nigeria’s presence in the latter stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 — in which they face hosts Morocco tomorrow at…

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Nigeria’s Osimhen, Egypt’s Mo Salah one goal away from leading Golden Boot contender Morocco’s Brahim Díaz

* Brahim has 4 goals ahead of semifinal clash against Senegal and four apiece by Osimhen and Mo Salah of their clash * Two other semifinalists have 3 goals apiece Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi Maravi Express Ahead of the two Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 semifinals, the race for the Golden Boot is still open as the leading scorer with 5 goals, Morocco’s Brahim Díaz, is leading a pack of five other semifinalists…

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Mo Salah has not scored against Senegal in five meetings; Sadio Mané has once

* Mané assisted Salah on 18 occasions as Liverpool teammates, while Salah provided 17 assists for Mané * Together at Liverpool, the pair won six major honours, including the Premier League in 2019-20 and the UEFA Champions League in 2018-19 * As 2021 winners, the Lions of Teranga, date the record 7-time champions, the Pharaohs  at Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier tomorrow (18h00) Maravi Express Centre of attraction in tomorrow’s Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 semifinal…

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Flames’ FIFA Rankings of qualifies them directly for AfCON 2027 group stage qualifiers

* Draw for 12-team preliminary round to take part tomorrow in Cairo, Egypt to be broadcast live on CAF TV from 14h00 CAT * Pitting Lesotho, Burundi, Ethiopia, eSwatini, South Sudan, Mauritius, Chad, São Tomé e Príncipe, Djibouti, Somalia, Seychelles and Eritrea By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025, the next edition in 2027 to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, Confederation of African Football (CAF) will conduct a…

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Bullets book a date with NBS Bank NDL’s Ndirande Stars in Castel Challenge Cup Round of 16

* Advanced from Round of 32 after beating TNM Super League relegated side, Songwe United 3-0 through through Maxwell Phodo’s hat-trick * Dedza Dynamos qualified after beating fellow TNM Super League side Creck Sporting 3-1 to date another elite league club Karonga United * Defending champions Mighty Wanderers, who thrashed 3rd-tier league side Extreme FC 6-0, will meet winners between an all-TNM Super League encounter Moyale v Bangwe All Stars on January 20 By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets…

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Mitundu Baptist secure 2nd place finish in NBS Bank NDL by beating Mchinji Villa in final match

* Ahead of the final match against Red Lions on Sunday, Baka were runners-up with 39 points, one ahead of Mitundu * Thus they needed to secure all three points away but it fell to naught as Red Lions did not want to spoil their party of being crowned the champions By Duncan Mlanjira Baka City have been displaced from the second place of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) by Mitundu Baptist after drawing 1-1 with champions…

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