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* We lacked the opportunities we had, especially in the first half—Pirates coach Jose Rivero * As Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 with Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat to accumulate 2 points from two draws Maravi Express Despite controlling much of the game in the opening 45 minutes, Council for Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) representatives in the CAF Champions League, Orlando Pirates of South Africa side were unable to capitalise on their chances at home and had to settle for…

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* As the South African side renew 2013 rivalry with Egyptian and African football giants Al Ahly * Pirates have strengthened their squad in recent seasons, bringing in talented players * But it will take more than just quality on paper to go all the way in the CAF Champions League Maravi Express It has been more than a decade since current CAF Champions League holders, Al Ahly met with former champions Orlando Pirates in what was one of…

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Alongside Zambia’s Barbara Banda, Sanna Mssoudy from Morroco and Chiamaka Nnadozie from Nigeria * Tabitha and Zambia’s Barbara Banda have also been nominated for the Best FIFA Women’s Player 2024 award * Whose voting platform was opened by the world football governing body last week to run till Tuesday, December 10 * On which fans can vote through the link: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards-2024/en/best-fifa-womens-player By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Malawian women’s football stars, sister Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, have made it into the…

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The meeting with Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football president, Fouzi Lekjaa * This is a big step towards transforming football in Malawi by learning from one of Africa’s best-performing football nations * Morocco is excelling in football on the continent, and there is so much we can learn from their success Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has secured a deal with Morocco Football Federation to collaborate through friendly matches and capacity-building programs for referees,…

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* If the Flames had done well in their previous four matches, they were likely to have moved much higher up * They would have probably been lauded as biggest movers in the FIFA world ranking, which has been achieved by Niger * Niger emerged as the standout performer following their impressive wins against Sudan (4-0) and Ghana (2-1) in the AfCON qualifiers, gaining 31.23 points Maravi Express Following the goalless draw against Burundi away before defeating Burkina Faso…

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