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

March 11, 2020

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…

Bullets Awards stimulate players’ great performance

March 5, 2020

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By Mphatso John Sam, MANA The Red Carpet Awards, which Nyasa Big Bullets have initiated, have translated into great performance by the team because every player strives to be recognised by the end of the season. Nyasa Big Bullets Chief Administration Officer, Albert Chigoga said this on Wednesday at a media briefing on the upcoming Bullets Red Carpet Awards Gala slated for Friday at the College of Medicine Sports Complex that will award its outstanding players in the 2019…

African football legend Samuel Eto’o says football can unite the continent

March 5, 2020

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By Muambo Edward, kick442.com At a time that political upheavals are putting the African continent into shreds, Cameroon and African football legend Samuel Eto’o thinks football has the power to unite the continent. Eto’o was speaking in Lagos at an event organized by the Spanish LaLiga and the four-times African Player of the Year was one of many football greats present in Nigeria. “There is no perfect continent or country in the world I believe this beautiful…

Sportsman of the Year nominee Guba donates uniform to Malawi Taekwondo Association

March 4, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba, who was in the country last month to attend the Malawi Sport Awards in which he was a nominee for Sportsman of the Year, donated uniform to Taekwondo Association of Malawi before he returned to his base in the United Kingdom. The British Army soldier paid a courtesy call three weeks ago at the Blantyre Youth Centre, where he launched his taekwondo career path. “I specifically said the uniform I donated to…

IOC closely monitoring Coronavirus situation ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics

March 4, 2020

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Maravi Express International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked all its national associations’ athletes to continue preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games following fears of the deadly Coronavirus that has hard-hit China and most parts of the Eastern world. A press statement from the IOC Executive Board says a joint task force was created in mid-February, involving the IOC, Tokyo 2020 organisers, the government of Japan and the World Health Organization (WHO) in monitoring the situation on the ground….

Gabadinho denied twice by excellent saves as Kaizer Chiefs edge Pirates to open seven-point lead

March 3, 2020

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SuperSport.com Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi was on top form to inspire his team to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates in an Absa Premiership match at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday. The victory moved the Amakhosi seven points clear atop the league standings, while the Buccaneers remain third after seeing their six-game winning streak in the league come to an abrupt end. The Nigeria international pulled off a great save to deny the…