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FAM aims to produce best coaches to compete with the best in Africa; as it sets to hold CAF B course in August

June 25, 2024

FAM technical director, Benjamin Kumwenda * FAM is paving the way for a new generation of top-class coaches who will take the beautiful game to new heights * It aims to equip coaches with advanced knowledge in areas such as tactics, player development and team management Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) will from August 18 to October 18 hold a Confederation of African Football (CAF) B coaching course as one way of increasing the pool of qualified…

FDH Bank Cup 2024: Centre and North have finished regional preliminary round match with one remaining in the South

June 24, 2024

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* The tournament’s national draw will be held tomorrow at Mpira Village in Blantyre from 10:00hrs * It will attract 32 teams — 16 from the Super League and the other 16 from the regional leagues Maravi Express Only one regional preliminary round of the FDH Bank Cup 2024 is remaining involving Ndirande Stars and Ekhaya FC for the Southern Region while the Centre and the North have finished their qualifying games — ready for the national draw that…

Mighty Tigers stop Silver Strikers from extending their TNM Super League 2024 lead after a 2-2 draw

June 24, 2024

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* Mighty Wanderers displaced from 2nd place they temporary occupied yesterday after beating Civil Service United 3-0 * They are now 3rd with 18 points while Creck Sporting have jumped two places up from 8th to 6th * The top flight league debutantes drew 1-1 with reigning champions Nyasa Big Bullets By Duncan Mlanjira Following their 2-2 draw with Mighty Tigers at Kamuzu Stadium this afternoon, as well as a 0-0 draw that Kamuzu Barracks managed to earn also…

Another gold on the trophy trove of taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba; the 4th this year alone

June 24, 2024

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* Last year alone, Sergeant Guba won 15 medals of 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze * That earned him the Malawi Sports Awards Sportsman of the Year 2023 * And the same achievements were recognized by UK (North) Army Sport Trophy Awards * That nominated him for the Most Outstanding Male Sports Person and he came second By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba has attained the 5th medal of this year alone after winning…

African trio Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya in tricky groups of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

June 24, 2024

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* Nigeria drawn in Group A alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador and New Zealand * Kenya, in their first appearance, are in Group C against North Korea, Mexico and England * Zambia rounds out the African contingent to face Poland, Brazil and 2014 champions Japan Maravi Express Zambia, Nigeria and Kenya have learned their group stage opponents for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic in October following the competition’s draw on Saturday night. Nigeria,…

SULOM advises teams to wear black armbands and observe a minute of silence

June 23, 2024

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* Reigning champions, Nyasa Big Bullets who are fifth on the log table with 14 points are on the road * Facing top flight league debutantes Creck Sporting this afternoon at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe * Bullets will be without Patrick Mwaungulu and Lanjesi Nkhoma, who are reported on their way to join TP Mazembe * Of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) alongside Mighty Wanderers skipper, Lawrence Chaziya By Tione Andsen, MANA As the TNM Super League…

AFCON Morocco 2025 to be played from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026

June 22, 2024

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* The announcement of the dates took much longer than expected, as there were complex and at times challenging discussions * With various interested parties, in the light of the extensive international and domestic match calendars * The qualifying campaign for the AFCON Morocco 2025 are scheduled to kick-off September 2024 * Whose draw will be held on Thursday, July 4 in Johannesburg, South Africa By Duncan Mlanjira The Confederation of African Football CAF executive committee has announced yesterday,…

Former Malawi coach Marinica’s Liberia breaks record as highest climber in FIFA World Rankings from 152 to 142

June 21, 2024

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* As Flames maintain position 125 and dropping one place in Africa at 35 from 34 in February * Namibia hurtle themselves up nine places at 97th in world and 22 in Africa as Tunisia at 41 in world and 6th in Africa * Equatorial Guinea at 89 and 17 in Africa while São Tomé e Principe last in Africa and 192 in world By Duncan Mlanjira Liberia, coached by former Malawi national team mentor, Mario Marinica, have made…

UEFA Euro 2024 Matchday 3 on DStv will see teams scrambling to secure passage to knockout phase

June 20, 2024

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* Sunday sees hosts Germany tackling Switzerland at the same time that Scotland will be battling Hungary * Monday is headlined by a potential thriller between Croatia and Italy while Spain tackle Albania * Tuesday has France facing Poland as England date Slovenia — all matches live on DStv’s SuperSport Maravi Express From Sunday to Wednesday June 23-26, 12 fixtures will be played in the UEFA Euro Germany 2024 Matchday 3 that will see teams scrambling to secure passage…

Silver back to Blantyre to face Mighty Tigers as TNM Super League 2024 resumes for Week 10

June 19, 2024

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* The season first went on the break paving way for the international window for Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers * As well as to observe mourning and burial of late Vice-President and eight others * Sports Council has since lifted the suspension of all sporting activities it announced last week * Urges continuation of honouring the memory and legacy of those have lost by embodying the spirit of peace, unity and excellence in sporting activities By Duncan…