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SuperSport wakes up the African continent with ‘The Morning Cup’

June 9, 2026

* A FIFA World Cup 2026 daily breakfast show like no other, that brilliantly collides culture, lifestyle, and football banter * Every day from June 11 at 07h00-08h00am (CAT) on SuperSport’s FIFA World Cup Central (DStv channel 203) * With on-demand viewing readily available on GOtv, GOtv Stream and DStv Stream, designed to meet viewers wherever they are, which also features multiple replay windows across the day By Duncan Mlanjira As the FIFA World Cup 2026 takes centre stage across the…

Ekhaya’s first-ever Airtel Top 8 appearance and against a side that has long dominated the competition sets up ‘a compelling narrative of the country’s top flight football’

June 9, 2026

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* With history, pride, and progression on the line, the tie promises to be one of the standout quarter-final clashes * As the Cowboys aim high in the competition they are participating in just their second season in the elite football * While Nyasa Big Bullets head into the competition as the most successful club in Airtel Top 8 historically having won the title four times (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025) By Duncan Mlanjira Ekhaya FC take cognizance that their…

Chilobwe United move one step up the NBS Bank NDL

June 8, 2026

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* Record their first win in the debut appearance when they beat Namitete Zitha 1-0 on Sunday afternoon * Displaced Mzuzu City Hammers on 9th placed, pushing the Hammers to 9th while Namitete have maintained their 11th place By Duncan Mlanjira Chilobwe United have recorded their first win in the debut appearance in the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) when they beat Namitete Zitha 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. Played at Owen Malijani Stadium in Mchinji, Chilobwe United took…

5-year-old Tiyamike Guba wins his 3rd Taekwondo medal since taking up the sport in December 2025

June 8, 2026

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* Won his 2nd silver medal at ULTIMATE 1‑2‑1 Championships in Barnsley, UK on Sunday in minor male +24kg category * 1st silver was clinched in January in his first-ever tournament and the third medal is a bronze attained last month By Duncan Mlanjira Five-year-old Malawian taekwondo player, Tiyamike Guba based in the UK, has earned his 3rd medal since taking up the sport in December 2025 after winning silver at the ULTIMATE 1‑2‑1 Championships in Barnsley, on Sunday,…

Cape Verde have been one of African football’s great success stories over the last decade

June 7, 2026

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* As the Blue Sharks declare they are ready to make history with a first appearance on football’s biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup 2026 * Their qualification marks a landmark achievement for a nation that has tapped into its extensive diaspora and is a rising force on the African continent * They are drawn in a difficult but exciting group facing Spain first on June 15, Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 27 Maravi Express…

Japan deepens partnership with Malawi through football

June 6, 2026

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* Donates footballs to support Malawi’s grassroots football development through Project for Sports Diplomacy Enhancement under Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs * This gesture serves not only to support football development in Malawi, but also as a symbol of friendship between people of Japan and Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Government of Japan, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs ‘Project for Sports Diplomacy Enhancement’, has donated 36 footballs to Football Association of Malawi (FAM) to support the country’s grassroots…

Postponed match between Namitete Zitha and Chilobwe United only assignment this weekend to complete NBS Bank NDL Matchweek 3 fixtures

June 6, 2026

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* It was postponed following the passing of Chilobwe’s technical director, veteran coach Rodgers Yasin * The Season 2 new entrants, Chilobwe United are on 9th position having earned only one point from two games played while Namitete Zitha, who were Season 1 contestants, have no point and lying on 11th By Duncan Mlanjira The Matchweek 3 assignment between Namitete Zitha and Chilobwe United, which was postponed last weekend following the passing of Chilobwe’s technical director, veteran coach Rodgers…

Temwa Chawinga tells Zambia online media Bola News that she is not happy with how FAM handled her request to be excused from national duty

June 4, 2026

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* She wrote the team manager, and she was hoping for an answer. Now she is bitter while asking the team manager to explain who leaked their conversation * This is the only time I have excused myself from national duty. As for the other engagements, I missed them due to injuries. I am honest By Duncan Mlanjira Temwa Chawinga is reported by Zambia’s online media, Kansas City Current international Bola-News-as-indicating-that-she-is-not-happy with how Football Association of Malawi (FAM) handled…

Airtel Top 8 2025 champions Bullets in collision course with Wanderers in 2026 edition if both win their quarterfinal assignments

June 3, 2026

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* Whose semifinals of the 2026 edition are scheduled for in August * The Bullets, who lost twice to the Nomads in league encounters as well as in the NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026, managed to beat their arch rivals 2-1 in the FDH Bank Premiership By Duncan Mlanjira The Airtel Top 8 2026 will kick off with two quarterfinal first leg matches at Bingu National Stadium on Saturday, June 13, starting with an encounter between Blue Eagles and…

Smile Life Insurance continues to enhance making ‘Mighty Wanderers mighty again’

June 3, 2026

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* Honours its pledge to support Man of the Match winners with cash prizes amounting to K250,000 each * Gaddie Chirwa was voted player of the match against Nyasa Big Bullets in NBS Bank Charity Shield and against Creck Sporting Club in FDH Bank Premiership * He has been awarded K500,000 while striker Lameck Mithi and defenders Stanley Sanudi and Alex Kambilinya have been credited with K250,000 each By Duncan Mlanjira Smile Life Insurance Limited, maintain that it remains…