* We have seen a different kind of draw that has happened this time around from the last one that we had * We have seen good games that are going to be played in the districts again, something very important to us because we want to reach as many district teams as we can Maravi Express There are 934 teams that registered for the second edition of the Castel Challenge Cup, Malawi’s biggest football knockout cup, of which 16…
* This is a two-legged game and today we were playing at home * Which means we will go to Dedza to finish off the assignment * So we will need to prepare thoroughly for the second game By Duncan Mlanjira Despite whipping Dedza Dynamos 4-1 in the first leg of the Airtel Top 8 2024, Silver Strikers coach, Peter Mponda says the job is not done yet as the second leg will be away at Dedza Stadium —…
* The new collaboration will focus on supporting Ascent Soccer’s mission in south-east Africa * While providing opportunities for NEFC athletes, coaches, and families to engage with the vibrant soccer community of Malawi Maravi Express Malawi’s most successful football academy, Ascent Soccer has partnered with US-based, New England Futbol Club (NEFC) a strategic partnership that marks a significant step in advancing soccer development and social impact globally. In a joint statement, the two institutions say “the new collaboration will…
* We are exceptionally proud of the work President Motsepe has done since taking over at CAF * The success of the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire is thanks to his and CAF’s leadership * The Award is in recognition of the excellent work he is doing at CAF and in promoting football development in Africa CAFOnline President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, who is Chancellor of National Orders, has conferred Confederation of African Football (CAF) president…
* He believes African football on right path and that African football no longer playing catch-up * While individual brilliance has always been a hallmark, the collective strength of African teams has significantly evolved * The continent’s consistent presence in the latter stages of the World Cup, exemplified by Morocco’s recent success, demonstrates our growing competitiveness on the global stage CAFonline As African Football continues to dominate, there are huge expectations of what the next frontier holds and on…
* 2024 champion Mphatso Nadolo only claimed personal best from 2:26:58 last year to 2:22:05 done on Saturday * In women’s Nalicy Chirwa defended her title in 2:57:02 against last year’s 3:00:07 The record of 2:18:40hrs set by veteran Henry Moyo in 2003 for the 42.195km of the Blantyre Marathon stood unbroken for 20 years until it was retired after the race evolved into the Blantyre 42.195km Race with a new route altogether. In changing the name and its…
* The speedy winger is an acumen for mathematics and is also expected to make another impact in the classroom * Ascent Soccer,l now has nine Global Scholars as the international pathway that has generated over US$3.5 million in scholarship value for the youth of southeast Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Young Malawian export, Daud Major has arrived at Boston’s Milton Academy as Ascent Soccer’s 9th Global Scholar — all set to make an immediate impact on the field. The…
* Defeat comes six days after being beaten 3-2 by Burundi, who were beaten 1-0 by Senegal on Monday * Senegal and Burkina Faso share four points having drawn 1-1 in their opening match while Burundi are 3rd By Duncan Mlanjira Burkina Faso have taken the lead of Group L, edging ahead of Senegal on goal difference after whipping Malawi 3-1, leaving the Flames in an impossible chance of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025….
* The existing contract between Dedza Dynamos and Promise Kamwendo is still running and must return to the club immediately * Dedza Dynamos ordered to refund K3 million and K4 million it received from Bullets and Wanderers respectively * Kamwendo has been ordered to refund K6 million paid to him by Wanderers as signing on fee By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has ruled in favour of Nyasa Big Bullets to declare as invalid the transfer of…
Angola triumphed in Black Stars’ den * Three just came out in draws — Mali 1-1 Mozambique; Kenya 0-0 Zimbabwe and South Africa 2-2 Uganda * The rest lost their opening matches — Malawi 2-3 Burundi; Côte d’Ivoire 2-0 Zambia; Cameroon 1-0 Namibia; * Mauritania 1-0 Botswana; Tunisia 1-0 Madagascar; Central African Republic 3-1 Lesotho; Guinea-Bissau 1-0 eSwatini Maravi Express The Council for Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) only managed to collect all three points in Matchday 1 of…