Malawi U17 girls salvage pride by thrashing Namibia 6-1 at the COSAFA Girls tournament

* They were already out of contention having lost to South Africa and Madagascar in the first two matches * Hat-trick from Jean Fyson and one each from Victoria Mkwala, Talandira Chinyamvula and Asimenye Mwanyongo * The boys side also out after losing their final group match against draws Lesotho having drawn against Mozambique and Angola in their first two matches Maravi Express Jean Fyson scored a hat-trick (7′, 30′, 84′) and each by Victoria Mkwala (5′), Talandira Chinyamvula…

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South Africa’s sensational goalkeeper Ronwen Williams feels FIFA Club World Cup draw a ‘heartfelt moment’ for Mamelodi Sundowns

* Seeing our name up there with the best of the best gave us goosebumps — it’s such an amazing achievement for the club * Drawn in Group F places alongside giants Fluminense of Brazil, Germany’s Borussia Dortmundand South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai Maravi Express Mamelodi Sundowns captain Ronwen Williams has expressed pride and excitement after his team was drawn in Group F of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to take place in the United States. They are…

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6 days to go to unveil the continent’s best at the CAF Awards 2024 in Marrakech on Monday December 16

* Sensational Malawian women’s football stars, sister Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga made it into the final 5 of the women’s African Player of the Year * This is the 6th time for Tabitha to be nominated for the African player of the year award but it has eluded her * She has been beaten to it by Nigerian Asisat Oshoala, who is the current holder of the award, leads as top winner with six accolades, two more than compatriot…

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SeedCo Malawi to host prestigious golf tournament Saturday to commemorate launch of new Mkango SC 665 hybrid maize variety

* Tournament registration opened today at 10h00 and already has 118 golfers registered with a field target of 150 golfers at Lilongwe Golf Club * It will bring together industry experts, farmers and agricultural enthusiasts to celebrate the groundbreaking innovation and its potential to transform Malawi’s agriculture industry By Duncan Mlanjira In introducing its latest product innovation, the Mkango SC 665 hybrid maize variety that has potential to transform Malawi’s agriculture industry, SeedCo Malawi will celebrate the milestone through…

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Silver’s coach Peter Mponda nominated as Sports Personality of the Year in MBC Entertainers Awards

* As the TNM Super League 2024 champions themselves are nominated for Best Male Football Team of the Year * Voting lines opened yesterday to run till Saturday, December 14 by dialing *364# on both Airtel and TNM or through online; eoy.mbc.mw By Duncan Mlanjira On his debut season as coach of Silver Strikers, coach Peter Mponda has won the TNM Super League 2024 earning him nomination for the Sports Personality of the Year in the MBC Entertainers of…

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COSAFA representatives in CAF Champions League Orlando Pirates tie on 4 points with holders Al Ahly of Egypt after a 0-0 draw

* We lacked the opportunities we had, especially in the first half—Pirates coach Jose Rivero * As Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat to accumulate 2 points from two draws Maravi Express Despite controlling much of the game in the opening 45 minutes, Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) representatives in the CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates of South Africa side were unable to capitalise on their chances at home and had to settle for…

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FAM increases its member associations’ annual subvention by 50% from K20m to K30m

FAM president Fleetwood Haiya addressing the Member Associations * Presented a K12.4 billion revenue budget for 2025 with main focus on youth development and national teams’ participation * The budget is a 72% increase from the K7.2 billion which was tabled in 2024 projections to spend K11.6 billion in several activities for the transformation of the game * FAM has challenges the Member Associations to source extra sponsorship despite the increased annual subvention, to cater for their various activities Maravi…

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Wanderers’ Isaac Kaliati wins the Golden Boot as Silver’s goalkeeper George Chikooka attains the Golden Glove

* He has a total of 17 goals — five away from contenders George Chaomba  of Creck Sporting Club and Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma (both 12) * With 18 clean sheets, Chikooka, is ahead of Mighty Tigers’ Lucky Tizola (13); Karonga United’s Maclean Mwale (11) and Dedza Dynamos’ Donnex Mwakasinga (10) By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers’ attacking midfielder Isaac Kaliati scored yesterday in the Nomads 2-1 win over Moyale at Mzuzu Stadium to take his TNM Super League 2024…

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Orlando Pirates’ squad depth to be tested in CAF Champions League

* As the South African side renew 2013 rivalry with Egyptian and African football giants Al Ahly * Pirates have strengthened their squad in recent seasons, bringing in talented players * But it will take more than just quality on paper to go all the way in the CAF Champions League Maravi Express It has been more than a decade since current CAF Champions League holders, Al Ahly met with former champions Orlando Pirates in what was one of…

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Chawinga sisters make it in final 5 nominees for African Player of the Year 2024

Alongside Zambia’s Barbara Banda, Sanna Mssoudy from Morroco and Chiamaka Nnadozie from Nigeria * Tabitha and Zambia’s Barbara Banda have also been nominated for the Best FIFA Women’s Player 2024 award * Whose voting platform was opened by the world football governing body last week to run till Tuesday, December 10 * On which fans can vote through the link: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards-2024/en/best-fifa-womens-player By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Malawian women’s football stars, sister Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, have made it into the…

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