Ronald Chiwaula appointed as SULOM vice-president

* The position fell vacant after the earlier vice-president Colonel Gilbert Mittawa ascended to the position of president * Following Fleetwood Haiya being elected as Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Maravi Express At its meeting held yesterday June 7 at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel, the executive committee of the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) made some resolutions that included appointing Ronald Chiwaula as the new vice-president. The position fell vacant after the earlier vice-president Colonel Gilbert Mittawa ascended to…

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Lesotho stun Zimbabwe, Mozambique edge Somalia; As South Africa draw with Nigeria 1 – 1 2026 World Cup qualifiers

* Madagascar top Group I with resounding victory over Comoros with Angola beating eSwatini * Egypt extend lead while Guinea, Ghana enjoy good travels as FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers intensify Maravi Express There were some interesting results of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers for Council of Confederation of Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) teams that saw Lesotho secured an important 2-0 away victory over Zimbabwe yesterday to go top of Group C as South Africa held Nigeria…

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UEFA Euro 2024 to be beamed live on DStv and GOtv as MultiChoice secures exclusive rights

* Starts next Friday, June 14, with the opening match between the hosts Germany and Scotland, and continuing through to July 14 * Football fans across the continent can catch every match and each monumental goal * As well as all the defining football moments exclusively on MultiChoice platforms By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian fans of European football turns their attention to the UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2024) following the conclusions of the 2023-24 domestic leagues season and…

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Perfect substitution of Mwaungulu as he lays up brilliant assist for Mpasi to score 3rd goal as Flames beat São Tomé 3-1

Player of the moment, Mwaungulu * Mwaungulu could have opted to aim for the ball but seeing the advancing goalkeeper had his sights on him, he set the assist to Mpasi * The Flames are now third with six points, one behind Namibia — who drew 1-1 with Liberia on Wednesday * And three behind leaders Tunisia, who beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 also played on Wednesday * While São Tomé and the Equatoguineans do not have any point in…

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Tunisia lead Group H with 9 points; Two ahead of Namibia

* The Carthage Eagles edged past Equatorial Guinea 1-0 while the Brave Warriors draw 1-1 with Liberia * Ahead of Malawi Flames’ encounter against São Tomé e Príncipe this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium Maravi Express Tunisia maintained their perfect start to the FIFA World Cup 2026™  qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Tunis yesterday, taking the lead of Group H with nine points — two ahead of Namibia who drew 1-1 with Liberia….

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São Tomé are a good team and if not taken with caution they can cause trouble—coach Mabedi

* They have a number of good players but they are a team that concede in most games * Otherwise we are well aware of both their weaknesses and strengths and we are happy with the players’ state of preparedness Maravi Express Malawi Flames’ head coach Patrick Mabedi takes cognizance that the team’s opponents São Tomé e Príncipe — in the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifier tomorrow at Bingu National Stadium — are a good team that if…

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Fierce competition as Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume

* After a six-month hiatus, the Road to North America 2026 resumes with renewed vigour and determination * The opening rounds provided tantalizing matches with both established powerhouses and emerging forces showcasing their mettle Maravi Express The long-awaited resumption of FIFA World Cup 2026™ African qualifiers is upon us, reigniting the aspirations of African nations to secure their place on the grandest stage of international football. As the continent’s best teams prepare to lock horns from today, June 5 for…

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Nyamilandu seeks for brighter future for COSAFA coaches

*  Our ambition is to elevate the standards of football in COSAFA to world class standards so that we can be competitive on the global stage * Given the competitive landscape we are faced with, we ought to be realistic by benchmarking ourselves with the best in the world so that we can challenge ourselves to do the extra-ordinary By Duncan Mlanjira In looking ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Africa qualifiers taking place from tomorrow and next…

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Bullets offer “heartfelt apology” to Silver Strikers following violence that led to damage to team bus at Kamuzu Stadium 

* As a home team, they offer to collaborate with the Bankers to assess and cover the costs of repairing their team bus * We want to make it clear that acts of violence are unacceptable and go against the very spirit of the game * We vehemently condemn the actions of the fans responsible for this incident, says the team in a statement By Duncan Mlanjira In a very rare spirit of solidarity and sportsmanship, Nyasa Big Bullets…

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Equatorial Guinea’s marksman Emilio Nsue can appeal against his six-months ban by FIFA

Nsue (centre) was top scorer at the AFCON 2023 Côte d’Ivoire  * Throughout his 11-year international career having featured for Spain’s national youth sides in official competitions * Before playing for Equatorial Guinea’s senior side without having been granted permission by FIFA for a change of association * He only acquired the Equatoguinean nationality after having played in his first international match in an official competition By Duncan Mlanjira Equatorial Guinea’s marksman Emilio Nsue can appeal against his six-months…

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