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Red Lions hot on the heels of NBS Bank NDL leaders Mitundu Baptist as both record victories in Week 5

June 22, 2025

* Mitundu Baptist’s Rahim Mtondera is still the top scorer with 7 goals scored so far in the race for the Golden Boot * He scored the all-important winner against Chilumba Barracks from the penalty spot in 90+1 minutes By Duncan Mlanjira Red Lions beat FOMO FC 2-0 at Balaka Stadium yesterday to keep pace with NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) leaders, Mitundu Baptist tying at 12 points but Mitundu, who triumphed 1-0 over Chilumba Barracks FC, at…

Malawi Scorchers secure another international friendly in Morocco against Ghana on Saturday

June 20, 2025

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* After playing against Morocco yesterday which the hosts won 4-2 coming from two goals behind at Kenitra Stadium in Casablanca * This will be the Scorchers’ 6th international friendly match in the first half of the year as part of their ongoing preparations for WafCON 2026 qualifiers against Angola in October Maravi Express After their performance against top billing African women’s national football team, Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses, in which Malawi lost 2-4 last evening at Kenitra Stadium in…

Malawians football stewards now more prepared to enhance stadium security and safety measures after CAF Safety & Security training in Lilongwe

June 20, 2025

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Okello (2nd from left seated), Kuyera (centre) and the 40 participants that received certificates * They have been given more time on game ticketing, crowd control management and against overcapacity stadiums * We are quite sure they will implement what we went through with them—CAF Safety & Security Instructor, Dixon Okello By Duncan Mlanjira Confederation of African Football (CAF) Safety & Security Instructor, Dixon Okello has declared that the country’s football stewards are now more prepared to enhance stadium…

Interesting Week 5 of NBS Bank National Division League 2025 as all three leaders are in action on one Saturday

June 19, 2025

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* Mitundu Baptist’s Rahim Mtondera is leading in the race for the Golden Boot having scored 6 goals in four matches played * He is three ahead of other contenders at 3 goals apiece — Matorino Clement (Chilumba Barracks); Rashid Chiromo (FOMO FC) and Abel Gerald (Red Lions) * Two goal assists have been recorded from Chintheche United’s George Mboma from three games and Red Lions’ Mavuto Henry Kamunga from four games By Duncan Mlanjira All three leaders of…

Malawi gains substantial agricultural and mineral resources market opportunities in China

June 17, 2025

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Investors at Malawi’s pavilion * After traders visited Malawi Investment & Trade Center (MITC) pavilion at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo pavilion in Changsha * Secured significant orders for soya beans, groundnuts, dried chilles and an open-ended contract for macadamia nuts * Malawi’s precious minerals and gemstones attracted exceptional interest with sales exceeding expectations By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) reports that traders who visited their pavilion at the 4th China-Africa Economic and…

FAM hosting 3-day CAF Safety & Security training to strategise for creation of safe and welcoming environment at football stadia

June 17, 2025

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* The primary objective of this workshop is to standardise safety and security procedures across our football ecosystem * And enhance the capabilities of our personnel tasked with delivering secure matchday operations * The initiative also reinforces FAM’s continued focus on enhancing the fan experience at matches, which is a core element of the modern football environment By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is hosting a high-level three-day CAF Safety & Security training session in Lilongwe to…

Egypt’s and African champions Al Ahly tie on 1 point with all Group A FIFA Club World Cup after 0-0 draw with Messi’s Inter Miami

June 17, 2025

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* The other African representatives, Esperance de Tunis of Tunisia, lost 0-2 to Brazilian club, Flamengo in their Group D * While Liam Delap made his debut as Chelsea won their FIFA Club World Cup opener beating Los Angeles FC 2-0 Maravi Express After playing out a 0-0 draw with host city side, Inter Miami — led by Argentine legend Messi Lionel — Egypt’s and African champions Al Ahly tie on one point with all Group A FIFA Club…

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich record biggest win in the history of FIFA Club World Cup

June 16, 2025

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Michael Olise registered two goals and two assists in Bayern’s thumping win over Auckland * Musiala scoring a hat-trick and Thomas Muller grabbing two goals as his long farewell to the club continued * As newly-crowned European champions Paris St-Germain cruised past Atletico Madrid for a winning start to their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup campaign while Egyptian giants Al Ahly drew 0-0 with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami By Matthew Howarth, Alex Brotherton & Shamoon Hafez, BBC Sport Bundesliga…

Scorchers off to Casablanca for FIFA window of international friendly against Morocco’ Atlas Lionesses

June 16, 2025

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* Being one of the strong teams in Africa, the friendly match against Morocco is going to give our players confidence as we prepare for Angola in October * We have worked on our defense and goalkeeping which had some weaknesses in the previous encounter against South Africa and Zambia and we hope to do better in Casablanca Maravi Express Malawi Scorchers have left for Casablanca, Morocco through Chileka International Airport via OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South…

Excellent fans turn-up at gate-fee paying NBS Bank National Division League matches

June 16, 2025

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* Being spiced by former TNM Super League participants; Bangwe All Stars, FOMO FC, Baka City and Red Lions * Joined by Ndirande Stars, Ntaja United, Mitundu Baptist, Mchinji Villa FC, Namitete Zitha, Chilumba Barracks, Chintheche United and Jenda United Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) has been warmly embraced by fans in their respective home club venues across the country as patronage is picking up in its Match Week 4, whose title…