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FAM president Haiya hits the bullseye; poor player development has led Malawi fail to achieve international success at all levels
December 15, 2024
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* Through the Luwinga Inclusive Football Academy, talent nurturing will certainly reverse this poor trend * Luwinga programme needs to emulate strides made by Lilongwe’s Ascent Soccer academy * Which has moved many steps forward through establishment of its new campus Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has finally rolled out the Luwinga Inclusive Football Academy at Luwinga Technical Centre in Mzuzu with a commitment to ensure the academy grows to become one of the best in the region in…

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FAM committed to ensure Luwinga Technical Centre grows to become one of the best academy in the southern African region
December 15, 2024
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* Malawi has failed to achieve international success at all levels due to lack of quality players * Because of poor player development programme in the absence schools of excellence—FAM President Haiya Maravi Express The Luwinga Inclusive Football Academy at Luwinga Technical Centre in Mzuzu was officially opened on Friday, with Football Association of Malawi (FAM) making a commitment that it would ensure the academy grows to become one of the best in the region in terms of enrollment,…

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CAF maintains the 5 nominees for men’s African Player of the Year 2024
December 15, 2024
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* Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has also been nominated in two other categories, CAF Goalkeeper of the Year and CAF Interclub Player of the Year * He has better strengths following his excellent exploits for Bafana Bafana at AfCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 * Whose spectacular penalty saves will live long in the memory as he captained South Africa to the bronze medal Maravi Express With so little to choose in the voting between the remaining nominees in the race for…

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CAF Player of the Year Award once more eludes Tabitha Chawinga; Fails to make it in final 3 alongside sister Temwa
December 15, 2024
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* Leaving the contest to Zambia’s Barbra Banda, Moroccan Sanaâ Mssoudy and Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie * Ahead of the Gala Night tomorrow at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco By Duncan Mlanjira Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) now only have one representative in the race for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2024 as both Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa, have been voted out from the top five nominees’ list. They have left the…

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Ascent Soccer offers naming rights at its new campus in Lilongwe as investment towards elevating its academic and football academy
December 14, 2024
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* Dubbed ‘Operation Education’ as on-site naming recognition for individuals, their businesses or to honour a family member or friend * Ascent Soccer will also promote their support through its online channels by presenting them with a personalised framed print of their named space By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer, the non-profit making football academy in Lilongwe, is completing its state-of-the-art facility and is inviting interested members of public to invest towards elevating its academic and football academy by naming parts…

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Yaya Touré only player to win CAF Player of the Year Award for four consecutive times
December 12, 2024
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* Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o follows in three consecutive times and twice consecutively by Senegal’s El Hadji Diouf and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah * It has been dominated by west African players since 1992 when CAF took over management of the award from France Football By Duncan Mlanjira The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2024 will see a new men’s Player of the Year crowned when they are staged in Marrakech, Morrocco on Monday, December 16, the latest recipient of a…

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Morocco to co-host FIFA World Cup 2030 alongside  Spain and Portugal
December 12, 2024
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* Making Morocco as the second African nation to host the World Cup after South Africa hosted it alone in 2010 * The Morocco, Portugal and Spain Partnership brings together and unites Africa and Europe through football * And inspires all of us to work together and make the world a better place—CAF president Patrice Motsepe Maravi Express Morocco has been confirmed as one of the hosts for the FIFA World Cup 2030 marking a monumental moment in African…

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After knocking out Silver, Mafco, Chitipa United, Civil Service will Wanderers survive against giant killers Panthers?
December 12, 2024
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* As Panthers yet again stun another Super League side in the Castel Challenge Cup 2024 beating Civil Service United 4-2 on post-match penalties * To date a semifinal clash this Saturday against Mighty Wanderers, who thrashed Super League relegated side Bangwe All Stars 5-0 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & McDonald Dawala, correspondent Chipiku Stores Premier Division side, Panthers FC continued with their giant killing act in the Castel Challenge Cup 2024 by beating Civil Service United 4-2 on…

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DStv’s Open Windows to unwrap extra surprises for the Festive Season
December 12, 2024
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* Unforgettable moments of football action, movie marathons and kids’ favourites * Open Windows let subscribers to enjoy channels not normally on subscribers’ package – at no extra charge during the period By Duncan Mlanjira For the Festive Season, DStv is set to make it one to remember with exciting Open Windows that add even more joy to people’s holidays. “Imagine sitting with your loved ones, the smell of festive treats in the air, and your screen lit up with…

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Sports Council preparing young athletes for AUSC Region 5 Youth Games well in advance
December 11, 2024
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* Second training camp arranged through the Festive Season’s holidays ahead of the Games to be played in June 2025 in Namibia * Comprehensive measures have been put in place to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all athletes and officials during the camping period Maravi Express In order to groom young athletes to compete favourably for the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games 2024 — scheduled in Namibia in June 2025 — Malawi National…

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