Will the Flames make history of qualifying for their first-ever CHAN?

* Malawi have won three of their last four games against Comoros in all competitions — two in AfCONand two in COSAFA Cup * Comoros beat Malawi 2-1 in the AfCON qualifiers in 2018 but Malawi won 2-0 in 2023 COSAFA, 2-1 in 2019 COSAFA and 1-0 in AFCON qualifiers in 2017. * The winner of the two-legged tie will face either South Africa or Egypt who are also facing off in another playoff game Maravi Express After 90…

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Coach Fazili emphasises need for thorough preparation for Scorchers ahead of tie against Angola in October’s WAfCON Morocco 2026 second round qualifiers

* The Angolans first beat Zimbabwe 2-1 at home in the first leg but Zimbabwe also won 2-1 at their home in the second leg for the match to be decided on post-match penalties * It’s a tricky fixture, especially since many expected Zimbabwe to progress. We will try as much as possible to have a very strong team to compete with Angola and qualify for WAfCON By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national women’s football team head coach Lovemore Fazili emphasises…

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Tickets up for sale for both Flames back-to-back CHAN qualifiers against the Comoros

* Both games will be played at Bingu National Stadium, starting on Sunday, March 2 * As the Flames home match before the second leg on Saturday, March 8 as an away for Malawi * CAF allowed Comoros to playing their home match in Malawi as they do not have a homologated venue By Duncan Mlanjira Tickets for both Flames’ back-to-back Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 qualifiers against the Comoros are now on sale, announces Football Association of Malawi…

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Angola boot out Zimbabwe to date Malawi Scorchers for second round  WAfCON qualifiers in October

* Angola first beat Zimbabwe 2-1 at home in the first leg last Thursday while Zimbabwe also won 2-1 in the second leg this afternoon — thus decided on penalties * Angola will first host the Scorchers on October 20 before the second leg in Malawi on October 28 By Duncan Mlanjira Angola have qualified for the second round of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) 2026 by beating Zimbabwe 5-4 in post-match penalties after the two drew…

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Malawi Scorchers win 3-2 in second international friendly against Zambia Copper Queens

* Goals were from France-based Rose Kabzere; and DRC’s TP Mazembe Women’s Sabina Thom * The Copper Queens were first to score as early as the 5th minute through USA-based Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC) * Temwa Chawinga was not part of the squad as she returned to the USA today as per the arrangement between FAM and her club By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi national women’s football team, the Scorchers today won 3-2 in the second of two FIFA-sanctioned friendly…

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COSAFA reps in CAF Champions League quarterfinals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates up against top North Africans, Tunisia’s  Espérance and Algeria’s MC Alger

* Mamelodi Sundowns coached by former Espérance tactician, Portuguese Miguel Cardoso * The team changed a little bit now in January. After I left Espérance, I didn’t watch nothing regarding how they play Maravi Express Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) club’s, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates of South Africa are up against top North Africans, Tunisia’s  Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Algeria’s MC respectively for the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League 2024-2025. And interestingly, Mamelodi Sundowns…

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Three Ekhaya FC players make it into Flames coach Kalisto Pasuwa’s 27-man squad for CHAN qualifier against Comoros

* Conspicuously missing is Mighty Wanderers’ fierce attacking midfielder, Isaac Kaliati, who was named the inaugural FAM Awards men’s Player of the Year * As well as teammate Clement Nyondo, who was named Castel Challenge Cup 2024 Player of the Tournament award * Nominated alongside teammate Kaliati following his haul of 13 goals in 6 games that earned him the Golden Boot award By Duncan Mlanjira Newly-promoted side into the elite TNM Super League, have contributed three players into…

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Charles Petro: Malawi’s only surviving flame of hope in Europe

* The former Nyasa Big Bullets star is the only recognisable Malawian professional footballer based in Europe * He has opted to fight for his career and starting place under difficult circumstances * Being pushed and shoved from centre-back to right-back and left-back to holding midfielder Pan African Football Malawi football gems Charles Petro and Peter Banda boarded a flight in Blantyre heading to Europe in 2021, their luggage heavy with the southern African nation’s collective dream. The duo…

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Malawi Scorchers lose 0-2 to Zambia in the international match that resumed from yesterday’s 1-0 stoppage

* The match kicked off yesterday when the rains were pouring at Reiz Arena but was abandoned after the pitch became unplayable when Zambia had taken the lead in the 21st minute * The two teams meet on Tuesday, February 25 on the other FIFA sanctioned day for international friendlies * Which are being used to prepare for the second round of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) qualifier * Against winner of either of two COSAFA members,…

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Zambia Football Association recognises Chawinga sisters’ exceptional accomplishments

* It is for their outstanding contributions that is setting a benchmark for excellence in women’s sport * This award is for all Malawians female football players—Scorchers captain, Tabitha By Duncan Mlanjira At its awards gala in Lusaka last evening, Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) recognised Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa, for their exceptional accomplishments and their role in advancing women’s football. At the gala held at Taj Pamodzi Hotel, FAZ president Andrew Kamanga, awarded the two sisters with…

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