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AfCON 2025 controversy: CAF president Motsepe accused of letting Morocco ‘dictate law’
March 19, 2026
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Morocco football federation’s president (right) is Motsepe’s (left) vice-president in CAF * How this matter ends will undoubtedly be a defining moment for the five-year presidency of Patrice Motsepe — judging from the mood within the African football community * Which is yet to recover from the unacceptable and inexplicable postponement of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which he promised would take place in Morocco on time * The South African billionaire is on an extremely sticky credibility…

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The decision to strip Senegal of AfCON title shows just how out of touch those running African football have become
March 19, 2026
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* While the disputes will likely take many months to settle in CAS, no statement from a governing body or some corporate boardroom can rewrite what happened after the final whistle in January * Soccer is and should always be played on the pitch. Any attempts to change that will only cause more people to turn away from the game that the world fell in love with Analysis by Ben Church, CNN It was 59 days ago that Senegal…

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Senegal to appeal ‘unjust’ stripping of AfCON title to Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne
March 18, 2026
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This has never happened in the history of football to reverse an already crowned title * The Switzerland-based independent body which settles sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation * This decision is a travesty that rests on no legal basis. We felt that the panel was not there to apply the law, but to carry out an order * I am shocked by this decision, because as a person who sat on the CAF Appeals Board for SIX YEARS,…

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Heartfelt eulogies pour in for Helene Mpinganjira for her gracious living and as a netball administrator par excellence
March 17, 2026
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* Thank you for the talent, the wisdom, the leadership you shared to the world. You run your race pretty well, legend Helene Mpinganjira—Tiya Somba Banda * Helene Mpinganjira has left an indelible mark on the netball fraternity. May her soul find eternal peace and her legacy inspire future generations—Elsie Elishaba * We stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time and honour her legacy of dedication and service rendered to sport—Zambia National Olympic Committee By Duncan Mlanjira…

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Botswana fan not impressed of coach to blend in U23 players for 4-Nations Tourney on FIFA-sanctioned calendar dates
March 16, 2026
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* Why would you pick Under-23 for FIFA recognised games? Dropping in rankings will make us play preliminary games in qualifiers * As Zimbabwe coach Marian Marinica names star-studded squad for the same tournament in Botswana schedule for March 23-31 * While Flames’ coach Kalisto Pasuwa pleads the importance of exposing the team to stronger opposition across the continent * We need to test ourselves against teams from North and West Africa where we know there are very strong…

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Mighty Wanderers to spice up Mulanje Park’s Sapitwa 4 Football Tourney 2026
March 15, 2026
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* Along with inaugural NBS Bank National Division League champions Red Lions, Castel Challenge Cup 2025 silver medalists Dedza Dynamos and TNM Super League 2025 7th-placed side Ekhaya FC * Ekhaya FC participated in last year’s tournament when they got promoted into the elite league after Dedza Dynamos, who played in 2023 and 2024 * Last year it was spiced by Nyasa Big Bullets, who emerged the winners at the expense of Mighty Tigers, Ekhaya FC and Creck Sporting…

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Kansas City Current cautious on bringing into action injury-recovering Temwa Chawinga
March 15, 2026
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* As Kansas City Current came from a goal behind to beat Utah Royals 2-1 in their opening NWSL 2026 season without her * With Temwa, we have to be really intelligent with how we bring her back, in the right doses into training—coach Chris Armas * She’s not available yet, but she’s getting closer, which means we’re seeing her out on the training pitch these days By Duncan Mlanjira In order to preserve Malawian forward Temwa Chawinga’s contract…

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On paper, Temwa Chawinga’s Kansas City Current ‘make for a near-impossible team to beat’ as NWSL 2026 season kicks off this weekend
March 13, 2026
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* Temwa sustained a hip injury in October towards the end of the season but is recovering and might be considered for the opening game tomorrow * The depth of the Kansas City Current roster is a spoil of riches – and that’s even with stars Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper starting the season on season-ending injury By Duncan Mlanjira As the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) 2026 season kicks off this weekend, Temwa Chawinga’s Kansas City Current, are…

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Only South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns left standing from COSAFA in CAF Champions League
March 13, 2026
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* The quarterfinals is dominated by North African side with five clubs involved — Egypt’s Al Ahly SC & Pyramids FC, Tunisia’ Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Morocco’s AS FAR & RS Berkane * An intriguing encounter in these quarterfinalists is North African derby when record African club champions Al Ahly SC face familiar rivals Espérance Sportive de Tunis, whom they defeated in the 2024 final Maravi Express Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa are the only side left representing Council of Southern Africa Football…

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‘FINCA Malawi’s partnership with football is to ensure it not only entertains but also becomes platform for economic empowerment and opportunity’
March 12, 2026
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* As it invests K100 million sponsorship for Malawi’s 3rd-tier football system, Southern Region Football League * Towards the 2026 season under the theme; #2026MpiraUyake, to ensure the Southern Region continues to produce some of the most exciting football talent * This partnership is a clear sign that under our ‘Transformation Agenda’, more partners are coming on board to invest in our beautiful game—FAM president Fleetwood Haiya By Duncan Mlanjira FINCA Malawi has unveiled K100 million sponsorship for Malawi’s…

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