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Hosts Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in opening U-20 AfCON 2025; as Zambia and Sierra Leone battle to goalless draw

April 28, 2025

* The Pharaohs are chasing a fifth U-20 continental title, having previously lifted the trophy in 1981, 1991, 2003, and 2013 * The top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile later this year, a strong start was crucial * And Egypt delivered in front of their passionate home support as the Young Pharaohs’ campaign is off to a promising beginning Maravi Express Representatives of Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) have started…

Liverpool make history with second Premier League title

April 28, 2025

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* Match Manchester United’s record of being English champions 20 times as Arne Slot leads club to glory in his debut season * A moment 35 years in the making, yesterday was Anfield’s day of destiny * It’s 100% better winning the title with fans—top goalscorer Mohamed Salah Premierleague.com & BBC Sport Liverpool were crowned champions for the second time in the Premier League — and a record-equalling 20th time in the top flight — with Arne Slot leading…

CAF president Motsepe announces CAF vice-presidents at executive committee meeting in Ghana

April 27, 2025

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* Named ahead of the final matches of the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals in Accra * Where Ghana’s U-15 Girls team and Tanzania’s U-15 Boys team were crowned champions Maravi Express At the Confédération Africa Football (CAF) executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana yesterday — ahead of the final matches of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, CAF president, Patrice Motsepe announced five new CAF vice-presidents. They are Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa (first vice-president); Ghana’s Kurt Okraku (2nd);…

Pasuwa names 8 from Nyasa Big Bullets; 6 from Silver Strikers; 5 from Mighty Wanderers to face South Africa in CHAN qualifiers

April 27, 2025

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* His counterpart Molefi Ntseki names 6 drawn from South Africa’s top sides, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs * Both go into camp tomorrow ahead of the qualifiers with the Flames hosting South Africa at Bingu National Stadium on Saturday May 3 and second leg at Loftus Versfield Stadium * The winner will secure their place in the CHAN finals that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Maravi Express Coach, Kalisto Pasuwa has named his…

President Chakwera marvels at progress of the magnificent 180-room Protea Hotel under construction at iconic Lilongwe Golf Club

April 23, 2025

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* My government is committed to supporting such strategic investments, so we are going to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided for the betterment of our tourism sector * This is an elegant project as it will promote the tourism sector to go forward and upon completion, many people will have access to jobs, and it will generate wealth for the nation By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described as elegant the 180-room Protea Hotel Lilongwe…

Thousands join Wanderers FC president Thomas Mpinganjira to bid final farewell to Yasin Osman

April 23, 2025

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* Yasin’s life was a long devotion to the sport, beginning at just 15 years old, that shaped generations and elevated football in Malawi * May his extraordinary legacy inspire us all to champion the development of sports with the same unwavering commitment and heart he exemplified By Arkangel Tembo, MANA One of Malawi’s great football legend, Yasin Teach Osman, who passed on at Adventist Hospital in Blantyre on Monday, was yesterday interred to earth at Bawi — attended…

Nyasa Big Bullets Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal second leg against Creck Sporting Club scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 0-0

April 22, 2025

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The first leg tie at Kamuzu Stadium on April 12 * Mighty Wanderers’ go into the second leg with a 1-0 lead Karonga United at Karonga Stadium scheduled for the next day at Karonga Stadium Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has confirmed that the second leg of the Airtel Top 8 2025 quarterfinal between Creck Sporting Club and defending champions, Nyasa Big Bullets — whose first leg ended 0-0 at Kamuzu Stadium on April 12 — will…

Yasin Osman was an institution not only at Mighty Wanderers FC by Malawian football as a whole—Charles ‘Grandmaster’ Nyirenda

April 22, 2025

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* Though his time at our club lasted less than three seasons before his return to Lali Lubani Road, his impact was indelible * He was admired for his exceptional skill, leadership, integrity and unwavering dedication to the game —Bullets club president Konrad Buckle * This is a huge loss for football in Malawi. We’ve lost more than a coach, we’ve lost a mentor, a leader, and a friend—Limbani Magomero * As tributes continue to pour in ahead of…

Malawi football legend Yasin Osman, who went into soccer history as the first player to be sold, passes on aged 75

April 21, 2025

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* Yasin Osman was a dedicated and passionate member of the club’s technical team whose contributions were invaluable * His commitment, his professionalism and love for the game left a lasting impact on the team and the entire Wanderers family By Duncan Mlanjira Yasin Osman, the star player who brought to the fore the rivalry between Mighty Wanderers and Bata Bullets when defected to Bullets in 1968, has passed on at the age of 75. A statement from Mighty…

FAM refutes reports of Mtanthiko being assigned to travel with Malawi Schools national team to Ghana

April 21, 2025

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* Mtanthiko is currently under suspension pending investigations into allegations levelled against him to do with allegations of sexual misconduct * Involving a member of the Malawi Scorchers delegation during the trip to South Africa for international friendly matches Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has categorically refuted reports being circulated by Malawi Voice alleging that its executive committee member, Daud Mtanthiko has been assigned as part of the delegation of the Malawi Schools national team currently in…