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Nigeria contribute 4 players in WAfCON 2024 Best XI

July 30, 2025

* After clinching their 10th WAfCON crown by defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final on Saturday night * Nigeria’s Justin Madugu as the tournament’s Coach of the Tournament following his team’s successful title run — along with a strong list of substitutes * That includes Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, Senegal’s Nguenar Ndiaye, Algeria’s Chloe Yamina N’Gazi, and Nigeria’s Osinachi Ohale and Jennifer Echegini Maravi Express CAF’s technical study group has selected the Best XI of the…

Standard Bank Be More Golf 2025 tournament winners cart home whopping K1.5m each as cash prize

July 27, 2025

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* This year’s tournament was more than just about golf; it was about demonstrating how the right support, the right partnership, and the right financial services can help individuals and organizations thrive By Duncan Mlanjira Winners of Standard Bank Be More Golf 2025 tournament, Muhammad Karim (men’s category) and ladies Doreen Kavala received K1.5 million each as cash prizes while runners up got K1.2 million with K800,000 going to third place winners. Playing off handicap 17 at 9-hole Blantyre…

‘It’s quite a tricky match, considering Silver Strikers are reigning TNM Super League champions—Ekhaya coach Enos Chatama

July 26, 2025

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* They are a big team that has been in the Super League for a long time, winning numerous trophies * We are just a newly promoted side — it will not be an easy game, especially facing Silver Strikers at a time when they are coming from a loss in the Airtel Top 8 Cup final Maravi Express Ahead of this afternoon’s TNM Super League clash against reigning champions, Silver Strikers at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe, rookies, Ekhaya…

Inaugural National Bank Women’s Premiership set to conclude in February 2026

July 24, 2025

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* As FAM releases all the fixtures ahead of the official launch of the country’s top tier national women’s league between Nyasa Big Bullets and Kukoma Ntopwa at Mpira Stadium Saturday * First round to conclude by end of November 2015 and in between are international matches of FIFA U20 World Cup qualifiers; COSAFA Championship and WAfCON qualifier By Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural National Bank Women’s Premiership, which will be launched on Saturday at Mpira Stadium with a match…

Ekhaya FC beef up midfield with new signing of Malawian-born Congolese Samuel Khedira Rukura

July 23, 2025

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* Rukura is known for his technical brilliance, creative spark, and eye for the final pass * His football journey began at Dzaleka Future, progressed through Dzaleka Madrid, and most recently saw him shine with Chilomoni FC, whom he joined earlier this year By Duncan Mlanjira Born in Malawi to Congolese parents, attacking midfielder Samuel Khedira Rukura has signed for Ekhaya FC, the club he had trials with before promotion into the TNM Super League in the ThumbsUp Southern…

FAM president Haiya applauds fans for embracing e-ticketing and advance ticket sales for Airtel Top 8 2025 final

July 23, 2025

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* From record-breaking match revenue of K216 million, 78% has been realised from e-ticketing and pre-sales * A demonstration of the progress we are making in marketing our game and implementing robust financial controls By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya applauds the 40,000 passionate fans who packed Bingu National Stadium for the Airtel Top 8 2025 final between Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers, saying their response to e-ticketing and advance ticket sales is…

Nyasa Big Bullets v Kukoma Ntopwa launches inaugural National Bank Women’s Premiership at Mpira Stadium Saturday

July 22, 2025

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* The robust structured and competitive top tier national women’s league above the Regional Women’s Leagues * Sponsored at K280 million by National Bank of Malawi Plc from the total of K450 million that includes Malawi Scorchers’ needs By Duncan Mlanjira Following the conclusion of playoffs involving three teams last week to identify the 10th team, the inaugural National Bank Women’s Premiership is good to go and will be launched on Saturday at Mpira Stadium with a match between…

For safety and tracking purposes, only registered runners with kits and race numbers to be allowed for Standard Bank Be More Race 2025

July 22, 2025

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* Tickets were officially sold out by July 15 ahead of the race that was scheduled for July 19 but was later postponed to August 16, 2025 * Postponement necessitated to allow MCP use Bingu National Stadium for launch of its 2025 general elections campaign manifesto By Duncan Mlanjira As tickets for the Standard Bank Be More Race 2025 were officially sold out by July 15 ahead of the annual event, that was originally scheduled for July 19, only…

NBS Bank National Division League resumes as leaders Red Lions host 9th-placed Ndirande Stars at Balaka Stadium Saturday

July 21, 2025

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* All eyes will be on leading scorer at Raheem Mtondera at 10 goals as his side Mitundu Baptist face immediate past participant of TNM Super League FOMO FC at Mulanje Park on Sunday * Mtondera is five goals away from runner-up Madalitso Geoffrey of Ndirande Stars and six away from a pack of three at four goals apiece By Duncan Mlanjira After a one weekend break to pave way for conclusion of the final round of the FDH…

‘Silver gave us a tough game, but our experience pulled us through’—Peter Mponda

July 21, 2025

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* It’s painful, but we’ll regroup — I’m proud of the fight we showed—Peter Mgangira Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express A balanced high-profile final that ended into a nerve-wracking post match penalty shotout proved a familiar script for the defending champions, Nyasa Big Bullets — who once again proved decisive under pressure to claim their third successive Airtel Top 8 title and a 4th in total — more than any other club in the tournament’s history. After a…