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2024: A year to remember for African football

December 29, 2024

Côte d’Ivoire lifted the AfCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 against all odds * The qualification campaign for the AfCON Morocco 2025 delivered high-octane drama as 24 nations secured their spots for the tournament * In the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, African teams made a strong start, with Côte d’Ivoire emerging as top scorers and Sudan and Tunisia topping their respective groups * Al Ahly reaffirmed their dominance in African club football, claiming their record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title Maravi Express…

5 donors join Ascent Soccer’s new campus Naming Campaign in December alone; has already hit almost 75% of its goal

December 29, 2024

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* Your generosity continues to amaze us! Opportunity for the underserved talent and promise of Malawi and Southeast Africa is being transformed — because of you! * Your support in 2024, and incredible year end push, unlocked new scholastic, sporting and leadership pathways for our amazing girls and boys. Thank you! By Duncan Mlanjira In December alone, 5 donors have joined Ascent Soccer’s new campus Naming Campaign and has already hit almost 75% of its festive season’s Holiday Campaigngoal….

The unyielding spirit of Wanderers and Flames goalkeeper William Thole

December 24, 2024

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* William’s first season with MZUNI was nothing short of exceptional; he played a pivotal role in helping the team qualify for the top-tier league, earning him the title of an unsung hero * His performances were a blend of raw talent and honed skill, making him indispensable to the team’s success By Limbani Magomero & Alfred Njikho In the heart of the bustling St. Augustine Market area, just opposite the vibrant grounds of Mzuzu University (MZUNI), a young…

Mighty Wanderers’ celebration of Castel Challenge Cup 2024 triumph in just one day surpasses Bullets’ 2023 quadruple and 2024 double

December 23, 2024

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* But, hey, who can blame them after ending a 24 months trophy-less period in four tournaments Mighty Wanderers went to town soon after clinching the Castel Challenge Cup 2024 after beating Mzuzu City Hammers 1-0 in the final on Saturday by posting pictures of celebration on Facebook — surpassing what their arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets achieved — the 2023 quadruple and 2024 double. But, hey, who can blame the Nomads after ending a 24 months trophy-less period…

A look back when Morocco last hosted the AfCON in 1988 won by Cameroon for their 2nd title

December 22, 2024

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* Cameroon’s Roger Milla named as the tournament’s best player, continuing his legacy as one of Africa’s greatest football icons * Alongside him was compatriot, Joseph-Antoine Bell, who was recognised as the best goalkeeper The Golden Boot with two goals was shared by four players — Algeria’s Lakhdar Belloumi, Cameroon’s Roger Milla, Egypt’s Gamal Abdelhamid, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Abdoulaye Traoré Maravi Express In the late 1980s, Morocco emerged as a strong candidate to host the Africa Cup of Nations…

One year to AfCON Morocco 2025: Biggest upsets; and unforgettable tournament finales and celebration of the legends

December 22, 2024

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* In the early days, there were only eight finalists, right up to 1990 when the field was increased to 12 * It meant little opportunity for smaller countries to get to the finals, never mind upset the odds * The field was increased to 16 teams in South Africa in 1996 and 24 at the 2019 edition in Egypt, which has meant more uneven clashes and the potential for upsets Maravi Express Africa’s biggest event; the CAF Africa…

One year to kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

December 21, 2024

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* COSAFA to be represented by Angola, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Comoros, Mozambique and Botswana * Botswana returning to the great continental soccer fiesta after a 12-year absence Maravi Express In exactly 12 months from today, Africa’s biggest event; the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) will kick-off in Morocco and expected to break all records set by the previous edition, the Côte d’Ivoire 2023. CAFonline highlights that the AfCON is now the single biggest event on African soil…

Cameroonian striker Sama Thierry Tanjong finally makes a huge positive impact for Wanderers helping clinch Castel Challenge Cup 2024

December 21, 2024

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* Scores the eventual winning goal two minutes after been brought in at half time * Ending a 24 months trophy-less period for the Nomads in three tournaments * Of TNM Super League (2023,2024), FDH Bank 2023, 2024), Airtel Top 8 (2023,2024), Castel Cup (2023) By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have ended their 24 months dry spell of no trophies by clinching the Castel Challenge Cup 2024 after beating Mzuzu City Hammers 1-0 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe…

Mzuzu City Hammers appear in their second-ever cup final since the FDH Bank Cup 2021

December 18, 2024

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* In which they lost 0-2 to Silver Strikers then trending under the name Ekwendeni Hammers * Now have the chance to claim their first-ever cup title as they face Mighty Wanderers in Castel Challenge Cup 2024 final on Saturday at Bingu National Stadium * It will be a really intriguing match on two folds — the Hammers’ intent to claim their first cup title and for Wanderers to atone their fans for ending the 2023 season trophy-less By…

Mzuzu City Hammers date Mighty Wanderers in final of Castel Challenge Cup

December 17, 2024

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* After beating defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets 4-1 in post-match penalties in the semifinal that ended 0-0 after 90 minutes this afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium * The Northern Region side, who finished 4th in the TNM Super League 2024 season, follow Wanderers’ intent to grab the title after the Nomads ended 2013 season trophy-less By Duncan Mlanjira Mzuzu City Hammers have beaten Castel Challenge Cup defending champions 4-1 after post-match penalties of the semifinal clash played this afternoon…