Two goals in as many minutes, Faith Chinzimu writes history for Malawi Scorchers’ first-ever WAfCON qualification

* The excitement of achieving the milestone reached President Arthur Peter Mutharika, who has since congratulated the girls * This historic achievement is a testament of our country’s ability to produce world-class stars in many fields, including sports * To the Scorchers; you are unstoppable. Go forth and conquer. We stand with you. Viva Scorchers! To the passionate fans, thank you for your cheers, applause, and most importantly, your belief in our stars. Let us celebrate this moment together…

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Dates swapped for FDH Bank Cup semifinal Derbies

* The semis will be played a week after the two teams’ TNM Super League Derby, which Wanderers won 3-0 and this gives the People’s Team the chance to make amends * Having been outplayed last Sunday, which Nyasa Big Bullets coach Peter Mponda conceded that his side was second-best on the day By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has swapped the dates of the FDH Bank Cup semifinal matches — shifting the Blantyre Derby…

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CANAL+ brings football matches for French Ligue 1 McDonald to SuperSport

* Ligue 1 McDonald is home to some traditional big French clubs French clubs such as Monaco, Marseille Nantes, Lyon, among others * That participate European championship and have iconic players such as Ballon d’or winner Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué By Duncan Mlanjira Football matches for French Ligue 1 McDonald are now available live on SuperSport for DStv, DStv Stream and GOtv subscribers across the continent, a service that started in Friday with UEFA Champions League holders PSG against RC Strasbourg on Friday, October that ended 3-3. In a…

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Temwa Chawinga injured during Kansas City Current’s match against Houston Dash on Saturday

* She went down with a worrying looking injury and was carried off the pitch by her teammates in the first half after going to the turf with a non-contact injury * She’s in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) now as we speak. Once you get the results from the MRI, we’ll know a little bit more. It’s not her knee, it’s just the upper leg * MRI is a medical imaging technique that uses a powerful magnetic field…

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Ndirande Stars stop Red Lions from maintaining 9-point lead on NBS Bank National Division League log table 

* Red Lions were given a huge scare as they came from two goals behind to salvage the draw * They have failed to beat Ndirande Stars twice as the two sides drew 0-0 in the first round By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande Stars have drawn 2-2 with Red Lions at Mpira Stadium Sunday afternoon, stopping the leaders from maintaining their 9-point lead on the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) log table. The lead is now cut to 7…

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Chawinga Sisters Tabitha and Temwa once more nominated for CAF Women’s Player of the Year award

* Alongside Zambians, reigning Player of the Year Barbra’s Banda, Rachael Kundananji and Ghanaian, two Moroccans, two Nigerians and a Senegalese By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s celebrated women football stars, sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, have once more been nominated for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the Year award having made a significant impact for the period January 6 to October 15. CAF announced the nominees on Wednesday for all women’s categories, celebrating excellence in African…

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Mabedi takes after Yanga fire French coach Folz following defeat against Silver Strikers in CAF Champions League

Mabedi with Folz ahead of yesterday’s match * Mabedi was appointed as assistant coach to Folz last Monday to beef up the technical bench ahead of the first leg * Yanga are reportedly focused on overturning the 0-1 deficit to progress to the Champions League group stage for the third consecutive season * As well as on salvaging their continental campaign at home, where they will need to win by at least two clear goals to advance By Duncan…

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All boxes ticked ahead of the first leg of Young Africans in CAF Champions League 2025 second preliminary round

* We are prepared, we are playing a good team, they have the experience in this competition, and that’s something good for the match * Playing Yanga SC is a motivation to us — we will do anything to match them and give them a run for a good result * As Yanga SC bring with them former Malawi Flames coach, Patrick Mabedi, who was officially signed on Monday as assistant to head coach Romain Folz By Duncan Mlanjira…

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Young Africans SC honour late Jack Chamagwana’s contributions to the Tanzanian club through his wife Elizabeth

* It is an honour for us that you are part of this team — your club in Tanzania which is most beloved in your heart * Jack was one of our best coaches that we’ve had. Yanga loved him and the team used to be called ‘Jack’s Boys’ * We really appreciate the work done by our coach and we thought it would be an honour to come and meet you in person By Duncan Mlanjira Young Africans…

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NBM Women’s Premiership leaders Silver Strikers and runners-up Ascent Soccer contribute 4 players each in Scorchers squad against Angola

* Including top goalscorer, Silver Ladies’ Deborah Henry alongside goalkeeper Ireen Sibande and defenders Ireen Khumalo & Justina Jombo * Ascent Soccer contribute Maggie Chavula, Maureen Kenneth, Letticia Chinyamula and Fatima Lali * Among the foreign-based legion, two are Ascent graduates, Rose Kabzere (Montpellier, France) and Faith Chimzimu (BK Hacken, Sweden) By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers Ladies, who are leading in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership on a 100% winning streak, have contributed four players in…

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