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

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

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

* 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…

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

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

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

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

* 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…

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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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