FAM and Morocco Football Federation set to formalize an MoU aimed at promoting football development

The meeting with Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football president, Fouzi Lekjaa * This is a big step towards transforming football in Malawi by learning from one of Africa’s best-performing football nations * Morocco is excelling in football on the continent, and there is so much we can learn from their success Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has secured a deal with Morocco Football Federation to collaborate through friendly matches and capacity-building programs for referees,…

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Flames move 3 steps up on FIFA ranking from 134 to 131 in the world and 39th in Africa

* If the Flames had done well in their previous four matches, they were likely to have moved much higher up * They would have probably been lauded as biggest movers in the FIFA world ranking, which has been achieved by Niger * Niger emerged as the standout performer following their impressive wins against Sudan (4-0) and Ghana (2-1) in the AfCON qualifiers, gaining 31.23 points Maravi Express Following the goalless draw against Burundi away before defeating Burkina Faso…

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Tabitha Chawinga up against fierce contenders nominated for 2024 Best FIFA Women’s Player award

* She is alongside Barbara Banda as the only Africans among the 14 other contenders for the award * Voting is now open until 10th December and fans can vote through this link: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards-2024/en/best-fifa-womens-player By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers captain Tabitha TC11 Chawinga has been nominated for the 2024 Best FIFA Women’s Player award alongside fierce contenders that include Zambia’s Barbara Banda. World football governing body, FIFA has opened the voting platform to run till December 10 on which fans…

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Airtel Malawi hosts 2nd record-breaking registered golf tourney at Blantyre Sports Club tomorrow till Saturday

Last year’s event * It will feature men’s, ladies and Senior golfer’ categories — to be played on Medal format * Golfers from across the country, including regions as far as Nchalo, Kasungu, Lilongwe and Zomba, making this a truly national event * At Airtel, we are committed to fostering community engagement and promoting sportsmanship By Duncan Mlanjira A record registration of over 140 golfers has been recorded for the flagship Airtel Malawi Plc-sponsored golf tournament set to take…

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Silver beat Baka City to open 7-point gap with runners-up Wanderers who drew 2-2 with MAFCO

* The Bankers and the Nomads will face each other on Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium, which if Silver win or draw, they will clinch the Super League title with two games in hand * The win over the Nomads will earn the 54 points, 10 ahead of Wanderers, thus ending the title chase for the Bankers in their favour. * While a draw shall earn the Bankers 62 points and 55 for Wanderers, meaning if Wanderers shall win their…

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Up next for Mighty Wanderers Castel Challenge Cup 2024 are winners between Bangwe All Stars and FOMO FC

* After booking their place in the quarterfinals yesterday alongside MMF Marine; both through post-match penalties * With the TNM Super League 2024 title almost beyond reach, the Nomads can only concentrate on the Castel Challenge Cup 2024 * A title they badly need after ending trophy-less in the 2023 season, which were all scooped by Nyasa Big Bullets By Duncan Mlanjira After sailing past Creck Sporting Club yesterday, through post-match penalties 4-0 after a 1-1 draw in 90…

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Interesting fight for Airtel Top 8 2025 between 6 teams

* Already secured are leaders Silver Strikers at 58 points followed by 2nd-placed Mighty Wanderers at 53 * As well as 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets (45); Mzuzu City Hammers (4th/44) and Civil Service United (5th/42) By Duncan Mlanjira The TNM Super League 2024 seems to be heading to the Capital City unless leaders Silver Strikers fail to win their four remaining assignments, but there is an interesting aspect of the last games in the fight for qualification into the…

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Scorchers’ Sabina Thom’s and Chimwemwe Madise’s TP Mazembe win CAF Women’s Champions League 2024

* The DRC side were crowned the new champions of Africa for the first time – wiping away tears of their 2022 group stage exit * With the crowd backing the hosts, Mazembe showed great resilience and courage in taking the match to the former champions Maravi Express TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which Malawi Scorchers forward Sabina Thom and Chimwemwe Madise play for, were crowned champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League 2024…

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Silver Strikers need to win 3 of their remaining 4 to clinch the TNM Super League 2024 title

* After yesterday’s 0-0 draw with Nyasa Big Bullets, the gap in points against runners-up Mighty Wanderers is 5 points * Maximum points for the Nomads after their remaining 4 games is 65 and from 3 wins, the Bankers will accumulate 67 points By Duncan Mlanjira If Silver Strikers win their next three of the four remaining matches of the TNM Super League 2024, leaders Silver Strikers will win the title with a game in hand. At 58 points…

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Nyasa Big Bullets’ most victories over Silver Strikers since 2021 are in cup games

* In the last 21 meeting, Bullets have had eight wins against Silver four since 2013 * The last league victory for Bullets came in 2022 season at Kamuzu Stadiun where they scored in the opening 23 minutes to hammer the Bankers 3-1 By Duncan Mlanjira The game between Silver Strikers and Nyasa Big Bullets will kick off soon at Silver Stadium as the defending champions desperately need all three points since any negative result will officially end hopes…

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