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‘There was just no doubt about it, the NWSL year 2024 belonged to Temwa Chawinga’—USA’s One Football media

November 23, 2024

* As she rewrites National Women Soccer League history with record-breaking season and 2024 MVP title * And also nominated for the 2024 Confédération of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the Year By Duncan Mlanjira For setting a new benchmark of excellence in the USA’s National Women Soccer League (NWSL) by being voted the 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP), Temwa Chawinga might perhaps come out top for the 2024 Confédération of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the…

Chitipa United’s Andrew Joseph top in race for Castel Challenge Cup 2024 Golden Boot with 5 goals

November 22, 2024

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* Mighty Wanderers’ Clement Nyondo comes 2nd with 4 goals when the Nomads thrashed Chipoka United 10-1 in the Round of 32 * With three goals is Civil Service United’s Matthew Hamzah, which he scored when they beat Chimbiya 5-0 in the same round * As Mighty Wanderers date fellow TNM Super League side, Creck Sporting Club for the Round 16 on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira In Chitipa United’s 5-0 triumph over Afanaafana in the Round of 32 match…

Mark my words; fans will wait till day before deadline to facilitate themselves shifting from traditional paper ticketing for TNM Super League matches to 100% e-ticketing

November 22, 2024

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* Waiting till late when the deadline is a day or two away is always a norm in most processes we are required to — yet such services are good for the citizenry * Apart from entry to matches and other events, the TNM Mpamba card can also be used for ATM withdraws and payment in shops through point of sale (PoS) to be found in shops Today is the last day of registration for the 2025 General Elections…

Fans cry foul over Silver going above SULOM ticket grade for game against Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday

November 21, 2024

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* Raised from K4,000 as Grade 1 as pegged by SULOM at beginning of TNM Super League 2024 to K7,000 for Saturday’s clash * Grade 1 was for matches involving 2023 champions Nyasa Big Bullets, runners-up Silver Strikers and third-place Mighty Wanderers By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Charles Nkhoma, MANA At the start of the TNM Super League 2024, Super League of Malawi (SULOM) introduced grades for game tickets in which matches involving 2023 champions Nyasa Big Bullets,…

Both Chawinga sisters nominated for CAF Women’s Player of the Year alongside Scorchers as Team of the Year

November 21, 2024

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* They are together with Zambians Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji; South Africans Jermaine Seoposenwe and Thembi Kgatlana from the COSAFA * The Scorchers nominated alongside COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 champions Zambia, who beat Malawi in the final to claim the title By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa have both made it in on the nominees list of the Confédération of African Football (CAF) Women’s Player of the Year while Malawi Scorchers have been nominated for…

Silver Strikers stamp their authority in their race for TNM Super League 2024 title by thumping MAFCO 6-1

November 20, 2024

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* As 2nd-placed Mighty Wanderers keep their slim title chase by beating Bangwe All Stars 1-0 * While FOMO FC beat Creck Sporting to keep alive their fight against relegation against Bangwe All Stars By Duncan Mlanjira The only chance for 2nd-placed Mighty Wanderers to win the TNM Super League 2024 title, takes leaders Silver Strikers to drop points in their remaining matches of the campaign — but the Bankers will have none of it so far. They have…

COSAFA nation Botswana return to AfCON after 12-year absence after holding Egypt 1-1

November 20, 2024

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* The final qualifying match began with a shock for the hosts as Botswana’s Omaatla Kebatho struck in the 8th minute * The Zebras join fellow COSAFA representatives; Angola, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Comoros and Mozambique Maravi Express Council for the Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) member, Botswana drew 1-1 with Egypt yesterday to secure their place at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 — returning to the great continental soccer fiesta after a 12-year absence. The…

Silver’s coach Peter Mponda now focuses on club commitment to safeguard leadership of TNM Super League 2024

November 19, 2024

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* The Bankers meet MAFCO FC tomorrow at Civo Stadium, followed by Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, November 23 and against relegated Baka City on Wednesday, November 27 * Wanderers are playing 13th-placed Bangwe All Stars tomorrow at Kamuzu Stadium, a game that means a lot to both * As the Nomads need it for the the probable title shot, while Bangwe All Stars is to keep stretching away from the red relegation zone by two sides, Chitipa United…

An exhilarating result by Flames beating top profile Burkina Faso 3-0

November 18, 2024

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* Confidence-building result courtesy of tactical shrewdness of Kalisto Pasuwa, Peter Mponda and Pritchard Mwansa * Goals from Gabadinho Mhango in 26th minute, Richard Mbulu in the 57th and Lloyd Aaron in the 61st * A stunning performance as the Flames had endured a torrid run, failing to win any of their last 10 CAF AfCON qualifiers By Duncan Mlanjira Rejected by fired coach, Patrick Mabedi, South Africa-based Gabadinho Mhango proved it’s not his age or lack of form…

Flames need to beat Burkina Faso by more goals to end respectable third; While praying Senegal should beat Burundi

November 18, 2024

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* With this match having no consequence on the group standings, coach Brama Traore is likely to make several changes in personnel here * To allow some of his fringe players to get some first-team minutes under their belts—SportsMole By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames’ last two games of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 were just ceremonial but at the same time for confidence building, which they got when they drew 0-0 with Burundi away at neutral…