Mzuzu City Hammers date Mighty Wanderers in final of Castel Challenge Cup

* After beating defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets 4-1 in post-match penalties in the semifinal that ended 0-0 after 90 minutes this afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium * The Northern Region side, who finished 4th in the TNM Super League 2024 season, follow Wanderers’ intent to grab the title after the Nomads ended 2013 season trophy-less By Duncan Mlanjira Mzuzu City Hammers have beaten Castel Challenge Cup defending champions 4-1 after post-match penalties of the semifinal clash played this afternoon…

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Barbra Banda becomes 2nd Zambian to win African Player of the Year since Kalusha Bwalya in 1988

The best in Africa, Barbra and Ademola * 24-year-old Barbra was a worthy winner after a stunning year in which she showcased her quality for club and country at some of the biggest stages in the women’s game * As Ademola Lookman became the 7th Nigerian to win the CAF men’s category while South African Ronwen Williams is crowned Africa’s Best Goalkeeper * After he played a pivotal role in South Africa’s 3rd place podium finish at the Africa…

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Tonight’s CAF Awards 2024 in Marrakech to be beamed live on SuperSport Africa 1

* The awards are a celebration of African football excellence and a chance to honour those who have enriched the game on the continent over the past year * COSAFA is being represented by Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and Zambia’s captain Barbra Banda of Orlando Pride in US By Duncan Mlanjira The CAF Awards 2024 Gala Night at the Palais des Congrès tonight in Marrakech, Morocco is expected to be beamed live on SuperSport tonight….

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Gate revenue for TNM Super League 2024 increase by 17.21% from MK915.7 million to over MK1 trillion

* The increase in revenue demonstrates the growing popularity of the TNM Super League and the commitment of all stakeholders involved * SULOM remains dedicated to enhancing the fan experience by providing competitive and entertaining football at league games By Duncan Mlanjira The gate revenue from 240 games of the TNM Super League 2024 increased by 17.21% from MK915.7 million (MK915,726,999.01) to over MK1 trillion (MK1,073,280,460), announces the Super League of Malawi (SULOM). “This impressive achievement accentuates the continued…

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Pasuwa bemoans fixture congestion ahead of Tuesday’s Castel Challenge Cup 2024 semifinal clash with Mzuzu City Hammers

* Coming three days after a crunchy tie against MMF Marines on a waterlogged Dedza Stadium * And six days after traveling to Mzuzu and back where they faced Hilltop FC  By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets coach, Kalisto Pasuwa has expressed his worry that his players are fatigued as they are not having enough time to recover due to fixture congestion. Thus is ahead of their next assignment in their defence of the Castel Challenge Cup 2024 against…

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Wanderers end Panthers FC’s giant killing fairytale run the Castel Challenge Cup 2024

* Panthers reached this far having knocked out four TNM Super League giants, MAFCO, Silver Strikers, Chitipa United and Civil Service United * All through post-match penalties and after a barren first half today it seemed the match would go to the same penalties * But Wanderers proved their superiority through Clement Nyondo (57′), Blessings Singini (68′) and Gaddie Chirwa (88′) to book their place in the final By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have beaten Lilongwe-based Panthers FC 3-0…

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FAM president Haiya hits the bullseye; poor player development has led Malawi fail to achieve international success at all levels

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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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