Egypt’s Zamalek and Morocco’s RS Berkane renew rivalry in first leg of CAF Confederation Cup final tomorrow

* A repeat of the 2019 final between the two clubs in which each side won 1-0 at home but Zamalek won after a penalty shootout * Both raised their hands and stamped their authority as the tournament’s firm favourites * After finishing top of their respective groups without a single loss enroute to the final Maravi Express The first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup 2023/24 final will kick-off tomorrow in Berkane, Morocco between Morocco’s RS Berkane FC…

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Bullets Ephraim Kondowe nets 3 goals in four games as others have played 5 with Zeliat Nkhoma leading with 5 goals

* Four apiece have been scored by Silver Strikers duo of Adiel Kaduya and Binwell Katinji and Creck Sporting’s George Chaomba * Ramadan Ntafu also has three goals from the first hat-trick of the season when his team Chitipa United beat Karonga United 4-1 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Tione Andsen, MANA From four games he has played, Nyasa Big Bullets’ Ephraim Kondowe has scored 3 goals in the race for the Golden Boot of the TNM Super…

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Top African honours continue to elude Tabitha Chawinga; As she is beaten to COSAFA Player of the Year award by Zambian Kundananji

Tabitha has earned several awards at COSAFA tournaments before * However, Ascent Soccer and Malawi Scorchers forward Leticia Chinyamula is voted forward Most Promising Player * Egyptian club Al Alhly’s South African star, Percy Tau crowned men’s Best Player of the Year By Duncan Mlanjira At club level in Europe, Tabitha Chawinga is winning hearts of fans that saw her winning the Golden Boot having scored 23 goals in 21 matches in 2023 whilst with Italian Serie A Femminile…

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Zomba Athletics Academy sends SOS to well-wishers to financially support participation of its athletes at Malawi National Championship

* Its athlete have represented Malawi in various international tournaments such as the AUSC) Regional 5 Games * They have brought medals to the academy that include gold, silver and bronze By Duncan Mlanjira Zomba Athletics Academy, whose young members’ success in the sport is unprecedented, is at its wits end to source funds for its 14 boys and girls to participate at the Malawi National Championship in Lilongwe at Bingu National Stadium on May 25. Since it started…

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All set for Goshen Women’s Championship from Monday

Defending champions Ntopwa Women * Champions will represent Malawi at the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifiers later in the year * At the 2024 COSAFA qualifier, Malawi was represented by Ntopwa Women where they gained rich experience and exposure Maravi Express The much-awaited for Goshen Women’s National Championship 2023 is all set to be played from this Monday May 13-19 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe that pits 10 teams from all regions. A report from Football Association…

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Egypt giants Zamalek seeking to be kings again

* As they prepare to face Morocco’s RS Berkane in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final on Sunday * Their latest quest for continental supremacy is merely the continuation of an enduring love affair with Africa’s club competitions * As the North Africans have graced with a catalogue of iconic performances and indelible memories Maravi Express Zamalek are among some of the few clubs that have made African club competition their own personal fiefdoms over the…

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Diego Maradona Adidas Golden Ball Trophy awarded for Best Player at FIFA World Cup 1986 up for auction

* The symbol of, for many, the world’s greatest footballer Diego Maradona’s greatest achievement * Named Player of the 20th Century by FIFA, along with great Pelé, the trophy symbolizes his greatest achievement and his greatest ever goal * At that 1986 World Cup, Diego shone like never before or since in his career; it was his monument—Jorge Burruchaga Maravi Express The Aguttes auction house in Paris, France will offer at auction a piece of world football history on…

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Nigeria move on with legend Finidi George tasked with reigniting Super Eagles’ World Cup campaign

* His ascension to the helm is a homecoming of sorts as he spent 20 months as Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro’s assistant * June’s double-header against South Africa and Benin is deemed as “must-win” by the Nigeria Football Federation * It will be Finidi George’s first major test — one that could define the early trajectory of his tenure Maravi Express In a move that has sent waves of nostalgia and optimism across Nigerian football, legendary winger Finidi George…

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‘FDH Bank’s new package for FDH Bank Cup is in line with FAM’s vision of commercialision’

* As one way of commercialising the game, we said if the money is increased, we could see a lot of competition * A lot of fans coming to patronise the games and build numbers fo value—Felister Dossi Maravi Express In expressing her appreciation on behalf of Football Association of Malawi (FAM), competitions committee’s chairperson, Felister Dossi said FDH Bank’s new package for FDH Bank Cup is in line with FAM’s vision of commercialising the game so that the…

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Leaders Silver Strikers date another debutantes Creck Sporting for Week 6 of TNM Super League 2024

* Silver Strikers look to be clinical on goal scoring this time around under new coach, Peter Mponda * They have 13 points from five games of four wins and one draw * With an impressive goal difference of 10 as they have scored 13 and conceded just three Maravi Express Silver Strikers, who beat newcomers in the top flight league, Baka City of Karonga to maintain their lead of the TNM Super League 2024 season, date another debutantes…

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