Category: Sports

* 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…

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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* 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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