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Algeria advance to AfCON Morocco 2025 Round of 16 as Mozambique claim their first-ever AfCON win

December 29, 2025

* They have joined Nigeria and Egypt. Egypt qualified on Friday beating South Africa while the Super Eagles triumphed 3-2 over Tunisia on Saturday * Sudan registered a surprise by beating Equatorial Guinea as Cameroon hold defending champions Côte d’Ivoire Maravi Express Captain Riyad Mahrez scored the lone goal that beat Burkina Faso, a priceless strike from the penalty spot that secured three points for Algeria and confirmed their qualification to the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup…

Zinedine Zidane’s goalkeeper son Luca Zidane eyes further exploits in Morocco as Algeria’s new number one

December 28, 2025

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* “My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria. He wanted me to be proud of my origins, and I wanted to honour him * “My father told me to make my choice and to do it with conviction”. That strong family bond has seen him proudly wear the Fennecs jersey Maravi Express A new star is born at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 — former France legendary playmaker, Zinedine Zidane’s son, Luca Zidane, who is…

Nigeria join Egypt in AfCON Morocco 2025 Round of 16

December 28, 2025

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* Egypt qualified on Friday after Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty proved decisive for the Pharaohs to beat South Africa in a hard-fought match * South Africa remain in contention, but must now win their final group fixture to guarantee progression — against fellow COSAFA member, Zimbabwe tomorrow * Nigeria face Uganda in the final match of Group C on Tuesday while Tunisia, who are on three points, face Tanzania Maravi Express Nigeria have joined Egypt into the Africa Cup…

Silver Ladies coach Andrew Chikhosi not taking their NBM Women Premiership’s 10-point lead for granted

December 27, 2025

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* At this stage of the competition, every team is focused on keeping a good position and though we are in the lead, we cannot afford to sit back since every opponent will be hard on us * Our philosophy is to take every game that comes separately and to make sure we do not lose points, but if we do it should be a draw, not a loss * We can’t afford to relax and think the league…

How Super League of Malawi (SULOM) was established; an abridged history

December 27, 2025

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* Dedicated to the memories of Major Jambo, Hastings Kapenuka, Dean Pinto, Isaac Nyakamera, Rashid Nembo and Kaka Henry Chibowa By Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise On a day, many decades ago, I found myself in what would later prove to be historically dangerous company: two seasoned football administrators, and one idea that refused to behave. Henry Chibowa, then secretary of Mighty Wanderers; Gaston Mwenelupembe, secretary of Bullets; I was Chairman of ESCOM Football Club. The venue should have been somewhere…

London’s Loughborough University confers Honourary Doctorate on Malawi Paralympic Committee president James Chiutsi

December 24, 2025

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* In appreciation of his massively outstanding contributions to development of sports for persons with disabilities in Malawi, across the continent of Africa and beyond * This honour is not merely a personal milestone for Dr. Chiutsi but stands as an affirmation of the fight for human rights, inclusion and respect for persons with disabilities in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) has profoundly lauded the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate on Malawi Paralympic Committee…

MK Academy, Moyale Sisters join Topik Academy as NBM Women’s Premiership relegated sides

December 22, 2025

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* Kukoma Ntopwa Women beat MDF Lionesses 2-0 at home Mpira Stadium on Sunday to claim the 4th position, pushing the Kamuzu Barracks side to 5th * Leaders Silver Strikers Ladies need to win two games to clinch the title as they have 39 points while runners-up Ascent Soccer have 29 By Duncan Mlanjira With four matches left to conclude the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership, MK Academy and Moyale Sisters have joined Topik Academy as relegated…

NBS Bank NDL Golden Boot winner Raheem Mtondera powers Mitundu Baptist into TNM Super League

December 22, 2025

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Mtondera earned himself Man of the Match award along with the match ball * He was on fire on Sunday afternoon when he scored five goals for Mitundu Baptist to thrash relegated Jenda United 6-0 * Mitundu join confirmed champions Red Lions and runners-up Baka City into the country’s top flight league By Duncan Mlanjira The TNM Super League 2026 should expect to contend with new entrants that include Mitundu Baptist, who have earned their promotion in the elite…

Three teams to fight for 2nd and 3rd places of NBS Bank NDL once Red Lions clinch the title

December 12, 2025

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* Red Lions officially sealed their return to the TNM Super League after defeating Bangwe All Stars 1-0 at Balaka Stadium last Sunday * And now they just need three more points to be crowned champions of the inaugural league By Duncan Mlanjira Three teams, runners-up Baka City with 35 points; Mitundu Baptist (3rd/29pts) and Namitete Zitha (4th/29pts) will fight for 2nd and 3rd places once leaders Red Lions clinch the NBS Bank NDL title National Division League (NDL)….

Leaders Silver Ladies on road to face bottom of the table Topik Academy in NBM Women’s Premiership Match Week 13

December 11, 2025

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* The Silver Ladies have 33 points while Ascent Soccer have 26 and on 3rd place are Mighty Wanderers Queens with 20 points * Who host 7th-placed Kukoma Ntopwa Women (18 points) at Mpira Stadium from 10h00 on Saturday By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers, who opened a 7-point lead after beating runners-up Ascent Soccer last week at home, are on the road to face rock bottom of the table Topik Academy at Mzuzu Stadium, while Ascent are at home…