A prison sentence, introduction to chess thoroughly rehabilitates Steven Maruwo’s life

* Released five months before his full sentence after being pardoned due to his good behaviour * He became one of Dadaz Chess Academy volunteers teaching chess to street children and prisoners * He has found himself in Pune, India where he is sharing his chess story to participants from all over the world By Duncan Mlanjira Steven Maruwo was introduced to chess while at Mvula Prison serving a five-year sentence for being found in possession with the protected…

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Malawi replaced with guest nation Kenya at the COSAFA Cup 2024

The Harambee Stars, winners of Malawi 4-Nations Tournament in March * Sports Council has since lifted the temporary suspension of the sporting activities today, June 18 * Long after COSAFA went on to make its draw and invited Kenya as a guest nation Maravi Express Malawi national team, which was withdrawn from the COSAFA Cup 2024 following the temporary suspension of sports activities in order to observe the mourning and burial of late Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others,…

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Zomba Athletics Academy already registered five athletes for the Standard Bank Be More Race

* Appealing for sponsorship from well-wishers towards athletes’ travel, food and accommodation costs * We made it a point that we should have some good representation at the Be More Race as we only had one last year * If there are some well-wishers out there, please assist as the athletes are eyeing for honours in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of the suspension of sporting activities and the postponement of the Standard Bank Be More Race, Zomba Athletics…

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Sports Council lifts suspension of sporting activities

The passionate sportsman laid to rest yesterday  * Your solidarity and support during this time of national grief have been invaluable * As we resume our sporting endeavours, let us continue to honour the memory and legacy of those we have lost * By embodying the spirit of peace, unity and excellence in our sporting activities By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has lifted the temporary suspension of sporting activities which it advised associations to do so…

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AFCON Morocco 2025 qualifiers scheduled to kick-off September 2024

* Draw to be held on Thursday, July 4 in Johannesburg, South Africa live from SuperSport studios * Pits 48 nations to be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each to determine top two for the finals * Meanwhile, official draw for June 27-July 7 COSAFA Cup 2024 has been concluded today, June 14 in Johannesburg * Malawi Flames have been withdrawn due to 21 days of mourning of late Vice-President Saulos Chilima and the 8 others By…

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FAM pulls out Flames’ participation of the COSAFA 2014 tournament

* FAM highly considered it insensitive to proceed with our preparations and subsequent participation in the championship * As a way of showing respect to the souls of the people who lost their lives in the tragedy Maravi Express Considering the sorrowful atmosphere as a result of the tragic passing of Vice-President Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Madame Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri and 7 others, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has made a painful decision to withdraw Malawi’s participation at…

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SULOM postpones announcement of revised TNM Super League 2024 fixtures from today to Tuesday, June 18

* Due to ongoing mourning period ahead of burial of late Vice-President Saulos Chilima * We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time * However, to introduce midweek fixtures to catch up with the 2024 football calendar By Duncan Mlanjira Super League of Malawi (SULOM) announces that the planned release of the revised fixtures for the on-going TNM Super League 2024 that was to have been done today, June 14, has been postponed to June 18 due…

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Three Malawian pro golfers participating at Mopani Zambia Open courtesy of sponsorship from late Chilima

* Chilima was not only a distinguished leader of the country but also a fervent supporter of professional goals in Malawi * His generous sponsorship of a monthly golf tournament for professionals — and provision of golf equipment support — has been invaluable to the development of the sport in our country By Duncan Mlanjira Three Malawian professional golfers, Paul Chidale, Adam Sailesi and Victor Kachepatsonga, are participating at the Sunshine Tour Mopani Zambia Open — courtesy of sponsorship…

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Tabitha Chawinga is a role model to girls and women not only in Malawi but the world—FIFA president Gianni Infantino

* She is a great football player having played for top teams and playing for a top team in the world * We have to be here all of us to support what she represents for so many girls and women around the world Maravi Express Among the sporting activities that visiting FIFA president Gianni Infantino undertook was a meeting yesterday with Malawi women’s football icon, Tabitha Chawinga whom he described as a role model to girls and women…

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino pledges to fund construction of FAM headquarters in Lilongwe

* The future for football here in Malawi definitely will be very bright. There is so much passion and talent here in Malawi * Fleetwood Haiya is a man of passion, committed and wants to change and bring forward football in Malawi * Both women football, and men’s, and it’s exactly what we need; to invest in academies and develop the youth Maravi Express Visiting FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced that the world football governing body will fund…

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