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Manchester United sack Erik ten Hag after two-and-a-half years as manager with side 14th in Premier League
October 29, 2024
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* The decision to sack Ten Hag has been described as ‘difficult and finely balanced’ by Manchester United’s hierarchy * After he was only given a contract extension in July after surviving a summer review and spent over £600m in transfer fees during his tenure * It is understood that the decision by the club’s board, made less than 24 hours after their controversial 2-1 defeat at West Ham on Sunday, was unanimous Sky Sports Manchester United have sacked…

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Malawi Scorchers to meet either Zambia or Comoros in semifinals of COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024
October 29, 2024
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* The two teams tie on points but Zambia are top due to goal difference and if they tie on both after this afternoon’s match, they will go straight into penalty shootout to determine who finishes top of Group C * The match will be followed by another decisive Group D game between Mozambique and Lesotho with Mozambique needing only to draw Maravi Express Zambia and Comoros share 3 points apiece in Group C of the COSAFA Women’s Championship…

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Malawi to host Cycling Grand Prix on Saturday at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe
October 28, 2024
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* Event will also highlight African Union Sports Council Regional 5 achievements, promote the sport of cycling in Malawi * And to identify local cycling talent, raise awareness of AUSC Regional 5 as well as foster a healthy lifestyle  By Duncan Mlanjira As part of African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Regional 5 Silver Jubilee celebrations, Malawi will host cycling Grand Prix at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe on Saturday, November 2. A statement from Ministry of Sports, through the Malawi…

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Silver Strikers drop two points after 0-0 draw with Civil Service United yesterday
October 28, 2024
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* I am very disappointed with our performance today as most of my players looked so off today * However, we should celebrate that at our worst, we managed to get a point from this match, otherwise today the performance was not good * We can’t say pressure is creeping in but it was just not our day today—coach Peter Mponda By Duncan Mlanjira After their 0-0 draw yesterday in the Lilongwe Derby against city rivals Civil Service United,…

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Malawi Scorchers need to score a lot of goals this afternoon in their last group match
October 28, 2024
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* The Scorchers drew 1-1 in their Group B opening match and just won 1-0 against Madagascar * While Botswana beat Mauritius 5-1 to take the top spot due to goal difference Maravi Express Second-placed Malawi Scorchers play their last group match this afternoon needing to score a lot of goals against Mauritius to boost their chances of making it to the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2024 in South Africa. The Scorchers drew 1-1 in their Group B…

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Senegal retains Beach Soccer AfCON title after overpowering debutantes Mauritania 6-1
October 27, 2024
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* Showcased their superior skill and experience, adding yet another accolade to their impressive record in the sport * Their 7th title (2008, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022) and two final game appearances (2007 and 2015) Maravi Express Senegal reaffirmed its dominance in African beach soccer by clinching the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2024 title in Hurghada, Egypt, with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Mauritania in the final yesterday. The Teranga Lions showcased their…

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Thom Mpinganjira commiserates with Wanderers fans for loss against Nyasa Big Bullets
October 27, 2024
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* Loss reduces the Nomads chances of catching up with TNM Super League 2024 leaders Silver Strikers * Like all of you, I feel the weight of this outcome, and I share in the disappointment * I understand the depth of your pain and the emotions that come with it, and it gives room to go back to the drawing board By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & McDonald Dawala, correspondent Club president & chairperson of the Board of Directors…

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Malawi Scorchers chances hang in thread after narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar as Botswana beat Mauritius 5-0
October 26, 2024
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* 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
October 26, 2024
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* 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
October 26, 2024
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* 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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