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Thousands join Wanderers FC president Thomas Mpinganjira to bid final farewell to Yasin Osman

April 23, 2025

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* Yasin’s life was a long devotion to the sport, beginning at just 15 years old, that shaped generations and elevated football in Malawi * May his extraordinary legacy inspire us all to champion the development of sports with the same unwavering commitment and heart he exemplified By Arkangel Tembo, MANA One of Malawi’s great football legend, Yasin Teach Osman, who passed on at Adventist Hospital in Blantyre on Monday, was yesterday interred to earth at Bawi — attended…

Nyasa Big Bullets Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal second leg against Creck Sporting Club scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 0-0

April 22, 2025

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The first leg tie at Kamuzu Stadium on April 12 * Mighty Wanderers’ go into the second leg with a 1-0 lead Karonga United at Karonga Stadium scheduled for the next day at Karonga Stadium Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has confirmed that the second leg of the Airtel Top 8 2025 quarterfinal between Creck Sporting Club and defending champions, Nyasa Big Bullets — whose first leg ended 0-0 at Kamuzu Stadium on April 12 — will…

Yasin Osman was an institution not only at Mighty Wanderers FC by Malawian football as a whole—Charles ‘Grandmaster’ Nyirenda

April 22, 2025

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* Though his time at our club lasted less than three seasons before his return to Lali Lubani Road, his impact was indelible * He was admired for his exceptional skill, leadership, integrity and unwavering dedication to the game —Bullets club president Konrad Buckle * This is a huge loss for football in Malawi. We’ve lost more than a coach, we’ve lost a mentor, a leader, and a friend—Limbani Magomero * As tributes continue to pour in ahead of…

Malawi football legend Yasin Osman, who went into soccer history as the first player to be sold, passes on aged 75

April 21, 2025

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* Yasin Osman was a dedicated and passionate member of the club’s technical team whose contributions were invaluable * His commitment, his professionalism and love for the game left a lasting impact on the team and the entire Wanderers family By Duncan Mlanjira Yasin Osman, the star player who brought to the fore the rivalry between Mighty Wanderers and Bata Bullets when defected to Bullets in 1968, has passed on at the age of 75. A statement from Mighty…

FAM refutes reports of Mtanthiko being assigned to travel with Malawi Schools national team to Ghana

April 21, 2025

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* Mtanthiko is currently under suspension pending investigations into allegations levelled against him to do with allegations of sexual misconduct * Involving a member of the Malawi Scorchers delegation during the trip to South Africa for international friendly matches Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has categorically refuted reports being circulated by Malawi Voice alleging that its executive committee member, Daud Mtanthiko has been assigned as part of the delegation of the Malawi Schools national team currently in…

Exciting Airtel Top 8 fixtures to spice up the Easter holidays

April 17, 2025

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* E-tickets available now on Kwenda.co through link; https://shorturl.at/qkBjr or via WhatsApp 0886 785 067; https://shorturl.at/T5WRf * And hard copies through filling station outlets in Blantyre at Ndirande Energem, Limbe Market Total, Limbe Puma, Kudya Puma, Total Haile Selassie, Kameza Puma and Kamuzu Stadium * In Lilongwe at Bwandilo Puma, Kanengo Puma, Area 18 Puma, Kawale Engender and Acres Gateway Mall By Duncan Mlanjira Action in the Airtel Top 8 2025 will spice up the Easter Holidays starting on…

Arsenal reach first UEFA Champions League semifinal in 16 years; To face French side PSG

April 17, 2025

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* Saka had missed a first-half penalty that might have set up their passage sooner, that could have felt like a catastrophe then amidst the noise of the lion’s den into which they had stepped, but he was not sunk, nor scared * None of them were: not by the legend, the atmosphere, the history, not by the players before them * There was none of the fatalism or the fear that left so many others crumbled and fallen…

‘We should have done better’—Nyasa Big Bullets vice-captain Lloyd Aaron

April 13, 2025

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* I am honoured to have been named Player of the Match, but I feel it’s not enough * Because an award like this should drive the team towards a decisive victory, which I couldn’t deliver this time Maravi Express Defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets were yesterday held to a frustrating goalless draw by Airtel Top 8’s debutantes Creck Sporting Club in a closely contested quarterfinal first leg at Kamuzu Stadium, but Nyasa Big Bullets vice-captain Lloyd Aaron is…

Airtel Top 8 is more than just a tournament; it’s a celebration of talent, passion and the unifying spirit of football—Airtel Malawi Plc

April 12, 2025

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* As defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets kicks off Season 8 today against Creck Sporting at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre * This season’s prize money has climbed to an impressive K35 million, up from K30 million last year — setting the stage for fierce competition and inspiring performances * Fans first to arrive at Kamuzu Stadium today will receive a Top 8 T-shirt and additional engagement activities in the tournament will feature a variety of Top 8 merchandise prizes…

Malawi draw hosts Namibia and Comoros in COSAFA U17 Girls Championship from May 10-17 in Windhoek

April 10, 2025

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* It’s a fair draw looking at the teams we have been drawn against—head coach Linda Kasenda while expressing confidence in her team’s ability to advance beyond the group stages * Last year, we failed to progress from the group stage, but this time around we target to finish top of our group so that we progress to the semi-finals Maravi Express Malawi U-17 girls national football team has been placed in Group A alongside hosts Namibia and Comoros…