FDH Bank Cup sponsorship raised to K150 million

* Impressed with how the competition has been run in the previous three seasons * And the impact is has played in developing the game as well as players who have managed to rise and shine in big clubs and at Malawi national football team level By Victor Singano Jnr The FDH Bank Cup sponsorship has been increased for this year’s edition package from K120 million to the tune of K150 million. FDH Bank’s Senior Management Manager, Ronald Chimchere…

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FAM to train Malawian referees in using VAR ahead of the proposal to host COSAFA Women U20

* To proceed with an expression of interest to host the COSAFA Women’s U20 tournament planned for July this year * Scorchers should play international friendly game(s) during the July 2024 FIFA Women’s international window * All national teams should always be active and play friendly games during all available FIFA windows, funds permitting By Duncan Mlanjira At the second 2024 executive committee meeting on April 27 at Sunbird Livingstonia Hotel in Salima, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) resolved…

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FAM pledges to improve welfare of legends in partnership with JK Productions

* As business mogul Thom Mpinganjira’s Ekhaya Farms rewards 17 legends with K1 million each * The initiative by Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira to celebrate our living legends, whose exploits are part of our game’s legacy, should be wholesomely applauded Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya has pledged continued working relationship with JK Productions to improve the welfare of football legends in the country. A report by FAM says Haiya made the pledge on Sunday during…

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Kamuzu Barracks edge out Mzuzu City Hammers on second place of TNM Super League 2024 log table

* Mighty Wanderers pushed to 4th with Nyasa Big Bullets to 5th following their 1-1 draw on Saturday * Silver Strikers lead the pack with 13 points from five games of 4 wins and one draw * Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma now lead the race for the Golden Boot having scored five goals so far By Tione Andsen, MANA Kamuzu Barracks (KB), the TNM Super League 2016 champions, have moved to second position after claiming a 1-0 win over…

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Newcomers Pacers eye top 3 finish in their first Rainbow Paints Netball League season

* The team comprise former students of Malawi University of Business & Applied Sciences (MUBAS) * Who were playing for MUBAS Sisters (formerly known as Poly Sisters) and have now graduated from the University By Victor Singano Jnr Newly-formed Blantyre-based netball club, Pacers have challenged that their main target in this year’s Blantyre District Rainbow Paints Netball League is to finish within top 3 position in their first season. The team comprise former students of Malawi University of Business…

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Draw leaves Wanderers and defending champions Bullets 4 points away from leaders Silver Strikers

* As the Bankers beat debutantes Baka City 2-0 while Mzuzu City Hammers maintain 2nd place after drawing with Moyale * Silver Strikers look to be clinical on goal scoring this time around under new coach, Peter Mponda By Tione Andsen & Petro Mkandawire, MANA Following their 1-1 draw in the Blantyre derby yesterday at Kamuzu Stadium yesterday, Mighty Wanderers and TNM Super League defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets have created a 4-point gap away from leaders Silver Strikers…

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75th Blantyre Derby promises fireworks

* Bullets are 4th on the log table with two wins and two draws with eight points * While Wanderers are third with the same number of points but they are separated by goal difference By Tione Andsen, MANA Its the 75th Blantyre Derby between traditional arch rivals, TNM Super League 2023 champions Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers this afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre — which is expected to meet the desired performance the two teams have…

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Standard Bank Be More Race 2024 to raise funds for KCH children’s Cancer Learning Centre

* Their learning centre lacks learning resources, and we have seen it fit to intervene by using our annual race as a fund-raising platform * Underscores the connection that this year’s race theme, ‘Why We Run’ seeks to evoke By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has announced that proceeds from this year’s Be More Race on June 15 will go towards supporting the children’s Cancer Learning Centre of the Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in Lilongwe. Speaking at Bingu National…

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Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba attains 4th medal of this year; Silver at Dome Open Championships 2024

* In +87kg senior category of the Dome Open Championships 2024 held on Sunday at the Doncaster Dome Leisure Centre * I am looking forward to the upcoming events. It’s a busy schedule ahead but I am up to the task as I aim for another successful year By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba has attained a fourth medal of this year alone after winning silver in the +87kg senior category of the Dome Open Championships…

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Bangwe All Stars move two steps up on relegation zone after 0-0 draw against Mighty Wanderers

* Ahead of the match, Bangwe were on the bottom 16th place but are now on 14th with 2 points * Sharing with MAFCO and separated on goal difference of -3 for Bangwe and -5 of MAFCO By Duncan Mlanjira The 0-0 draw Mighty Wanderers salvaged today over Bangwe All Stars — which if the Nomads had won by at least 4-0 could was made the Nomads reclaim top spot of the TNM Super League 2024, was a huge…

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