Ascent Soccer offers naming rights at its new campus in Lilongwe as investment towards elevating its academic and football academy

* 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

* 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

* 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?

* 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

* 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

* 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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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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