Malawi Scorchers chances hang in thread after narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar as Botswana beat Mauritius 5-0

* Both tie on 4 points with the Scorchers needing to win their last group match by large margin in case Botswana also win * Only group leaders will advance to the knockout stage of this year’s competition Maravi Express For Malawi Scorchers to qualify for the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024, they need to dig deeper in their last group match against Mauritius following their narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar this afternoon. Only group leaders will…

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‘Bring on the Heroes Tournament Zitto Phillips’; encourages basketball legend Daud Suleman

* This jersey right here, changed my life. I wasn’t good enough to play in this team, at this time, but surely I was knocking on the door; circa 1991/92 * Watching this team play, sitting next to Peterson Zembani at the Malcon Gymnasium, we encouraged each other to wear this one day! * Stuff that dreams are made of — bring on the Heroes Tournament, I hope I make the team, this time around! By Duncan Mlanjira Basketball…

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Basketball legend Zitto Phillips inspires fellow legends and the sport’s enthusiasts to a Heroes basketball tournament

* To honour, appreciate and celebrate contributions fallen legends made in the country’s basketball not to be forgotten * It could be held on a long weekend so it can be a 2-day event and have several games with several categories * Such as madala team, young madalas, ladies, juniors and the elite or All Stars game * And close with a reception/party as it used to be at a convenient place—suggests Zitto By Duncan Mlanjira One of the…

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South Africa into semifinals of in COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after beating eSwatini in second Group A match

* As Malawi  Scorchers date Madagascar this afternoon in a must-win encounter to keep alive their dream of a semifinal slot * Only group leaders will advance to the knockout stage of this year’s competition * We are confident that we are going to get a positive result and with a good score line—coach Fazili Maravi Express Hosts South Africa have secured a place in the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after a 3-0 win over eSwatini…

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Teams that thrashed Malawi at CAF Beach Soccer AfCON Egypt 2024, Senegal and Mauritania meet in the final tomorrow

* Malawi got a consolation from the tournament by finishing 7th out of 8 teams after an intense 6-5 victory over Tanzania in extra time * Mauritania reach the final in their debut appearance while this was Malawi’s second appearance * The meeting comes after Mauritania beat the defending champions Senegal 5-2 in group stages Maravi Express Senegal and Mauritania, who both whipped Malawi in the group stages of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Egypt…

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TP Mazembe attacker Sabina Thom set to galvanise Malawi Scorchers ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Madagascar

* Sabina Thom scored three goals overall at last year’s edition, six behind the eventual Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga * Who netted nine goals and was also voted Player of the Tournament but is not part of squad for the 2024 edition * Other scorers were 2 each from Leticia Chinyamula and Asimenye Simwaka and one each from Vanessa Chikupira and Carolyne Mathyola — all were in the First XI against Botswana By Duncan Mlanjira DR Congo-based attacker,…

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Only one player from COSAFA, South Africa’s Ronwen Williams among top 10 nominees for CAF African Player of the Year

* Williams is nominated in all 3 categories: Player of the Year, CAF Goalkeeper of the Year and CAF Interclub Player of the Year * Made history last month when he was nominated on the list of Goalkeeper of the Year nominees * For world football’s most prestigious individual trophy, the Ballon d’Or Yashin Trophy Maravi Express South African club, Mamelodi Sundowns’ goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams is the only one player from the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA)…

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Zambia, Mozambique both win take charge of their groups of COSAFA Women’s Championships

* Zambia defeated Angola 3-0 in Group C at Isaac Wolfson Stadium * Mozambique edged Zimbabwe 1-0 in a repeat of last year’s third-place play-off clash Maravi Express Zambia and Mozambique have given themselves an excellent chance to qualifying for the knockout phase of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 after winning their opening matches today. Zambia defeated Angola 3-0 in Group C at Isaac Wolfson Stadium while Mozambique edged Zimbabwe 1-0 in a repeat of last year’s third-place play-off…

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Malawi Scorchers start title defence of COSAFA Women’s Championship with a draw against Botswana

* Scorchers were first to scored through Faith Chinzimu before the half-hour mark * Madagascar lead Group B after thumping Mauritius 5-1 in the earlier match of the day Maravi Express Defending champions Malawi Scorchers have started the defence of their title with a 1-1 draw against Botswana at Isaac Wolfson Stadium on Day 2 of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 in Gqeberha, South Africa this afternoon. Playing earlier, Madagascar claimed a 5-1 victory to lead Group B. Malawi…

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Malawi taught huge lessons at Beach Soccer AfCON 2024

* Whipped 11-6 by Mauritania in last group game after 5-1 loss to defending champions Senegal and 4-3 loss to Mozambique in their opening match * To face Tanzania tomorrow in the 7/8 place playoffs in their second AfCON appearance following their debut in 2022 Maravi Express Malawi national team are out of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2024 following a 11-6 defeat at the hands of Mauritania and their third defeat in Group B. They were…

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