Category: Sports

* The Manchester Derby comes just two and a half months after the two rivals clashed in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in May * In which the Red Devils claimed a surprise 2-1 win — setting the stage for Pep Guardiola’s charges on revenge mission Maravi Express The English football season opener, the FA Community Shield — featuring English Premiership champions Manchester City and winners FA Cup winners Manchester United — will be beamed live on…

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* Following with four goals apiece are Spain’s Fermin and France’s Jean-Philippe, who can overtake Rahimi if they both score in the final match * With three goals are Egypt’s Ibrahim Adel and Marcel Fernandez of Paraguay, who are out of the competition Maravi Express In the glittering arena of Olympic Games football, a star is rising from the sands of Morocco, Soufiane Rahimi, the 28-year-old striker for Al Ain FC, who has catapulted from relative obscurity to become…

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* Valiant Egypt were undone by France late surge after taking the lead in the 62nd minute to lose 1-3 * Morocco’s quest came to a heart-wrenching end as they suffered a 1-2 defeat to Spain Maravi Express Egypt’s and Morocco’s quest for Olympic football glory ended in heartbreak as they succumbed to defeats by France and Spain, denying an all-African final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Mahmoud Saber etched his name in Egyptian football history with a…

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* The Scorchers had fruitful eight-day training camp mid July at Chiwembe Village in preparation for the title defence * The opportunity gave coach Lovemore Fazili a good picture of the players ahead of upcoming international assignments By Duncan Mlanjira Council for Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) have confirmed the dates of the COSAFA Women’s Championship to be played from October 22-November 2 in Gqeberha, South Africa. Thus, the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2023 champions, are set to defend their…

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* Malawi’s other representatives at the Paris Olympics are swimmers Tayamika Chang’anamuno and Filipe Gomes * Gomes did not qualify for the next round of the men’s 50m freestyle after finishing 8th in heat 5 with a time of 24.11 * Chang’anamuno’s debut in 50m freestyle will be tomorrow to be beamed live on GOtv and DStv Maravi Express Malawi’s up-and-coming short distance athlete, Asimenye Simwaka has made it to the first round of the 100m title campaign at…

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* Before meeting UD de Lichinga (Mozambique) two days later, August 18 and Gaborone United of Botswana on August 20 * They seek to reach new heights in their debut appearance and playing at home at Mpira Stadium * The youthful club are based in Lilongwe but will no doubt feel the support of Malawi’s passionate football following from the stands Maravi Express In their debut appearance at the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifier, hosts Ascent Soccer will meet…

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The phenomenon athlete * I am very privileged to be selected for another year of the Army Elite Sport and Talented Athlete Scholarship programme * My sporting career has been massively helped by being in the British Army — I wouldn’t have been able to manage by myself * The Army provides me so much – financial assistance, time, training facilities and it has had a big impact on my achievements By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s UK-based taekwondo Master, Yamikani…

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