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THE FLAMES IN PREPARATIONS FOR WORLD CUP

The Football Associations of Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are pleased to announce that our four nations have agreed to hold joint football tournaments during the upcoming FIFA international window between 18-26 March 2024 in Lilongwe, Malawi. The flames The first tournament will feature the senior men’s national teams (A-teams) of our four countries. This tournament presents a valuable opportunity for our national teams to face quality opposition in preparation for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 AFCON qualifying campaigns. Additionally, a concurrent youth tournament for our U20 national teams will take place during the same period. By bringing together the best young players from across our countries, these U20 tournaments will aid in developing and exposing elite youth talent while preparing teams for upcoming 2024 AFCON Under 20 qualifiers later this year. Our four nations are committed to collaborating for the advancement of football development and transformation acr...

AIRTEL TOP 8 AWARDS

Airtel Malawi and football association of Malawi on Tuesday yesterday to celebrate the outstanding players from the airtel top 8 season 6 in Blantyre from 6 o’clock at Sunbird mount soche hotel.  Lanjesi Nkhoma" player of the 2023's tournament  FAM competitions and communications director Gomezgani Zakazaka confirmed in an interview saying “ this event is for outstanding players and media personel who  contributed to the success of the competition`s fourth edition. Zakazaka said the awards would be offered to player of the tournament and top goal scorer in player’s category and to media in five different categories. Lanjesi Nkhoma from FCB Nyasa big bullets won the player of the season award after his effort and abilities in last year`s tournament and he has also won top goal scorer award after scoring more goals than any other player. Foster Mkwamba from MIJ radio won the best radio journalist for his outstanding sports program and Garry Chirwa from Nations Publi...

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHWEEK 26 REPORT 2

Manchester United played against Full ham football club on Saturday at Old Trafford, Manchester united suffered a late defeat. The first half ended without each club scoring a goal. In the second half Calvin Bassey opens the score line at 65, assisted by Timothy Castagne. Harry Maguire equalized the goal at 89 minutes. Alex Iwobi scored in stoppage time taking all the points from Old Trafford. EPL Match week 26 results Manchester city played AFC Bournemouth on Saturday and the match ended by a goal to zero in favor of cityzens. Phil Foden scored the only goal of the match at 24 minutes of first half and he was selected as player of the match.  Arsenal played also on Saturday, they played against Newcastle united at emirates stadium. The match ended by 4 goals to one in favor of home team. Arsenal goal was scored by Sven Botman (own goal), Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Jakub Kiwior, Newcastle consolation goal was scored by former arsenal player Joe Willock. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Ha...

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHWEEK 26 REPORT 1

English premier league was played from Saturday the 24 of February this year and it`ll end today on 25 February. Match week 26 started on Saturday with 6 matches and continues on Sunday with a game between Wolvehampton wanderers playing against Sheffield united on Sunday and Monday night football between Brentford and West ham united. EPL match week 26 results Aston Villa played against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, the match ended 4 to 2 in favor of Aston villa. Ollie Watkins netted the first goal of the match at 4 minutes assisted by Leon Bailey, Douglas Luiz scored on 29 and 39 minutes, Jacob Ramsey and John Mcguinn provided the assists for Douglas Luiz goals. Moussa Niakhate`s 45 + 5 goal, assisted by Taiwo Awoniyi. The first half of the match ended 3 to 1 goal in favour of Aston Villa. In second half, Nottingham forrest`s Morgan Gibbs- White started with a goal at 48 minutes assisted by Divock Origi. The last goal of the match was scored by Leon Bailey at 61 minutes. The matc...

EFL 2023/24 CHAMPIONS.

Liverpool are the 2023/24 EFL Carabao cup champions after defeating Chelsea at Wembley stadium. Liverpool won the match after normal time of football. The Dutch sportsman`s goal Van Dijk at 118 minutes of second half of extra time crowned Liverpool as EFL Champions for 2023/24. https://youtu.be/Tb4Qr_XeIGY?si=nC_1j2IhwC_BJ9Ei 2023/24 Carabao cup winners Liverpool defeated Leicester city by 3 goals to 1 in round 3, Bournemouth by 2 goals to 1 in round 4 of EFL, West ham by 5 goals to 1 in quarter finals, Fullham by 3 goals to 2 on aggregate in semi-Finals and in finals they beat Pochettino`s Chelsea by a goal to nil after normal time of football. Chelsea defeated Wimbledom by 2 goals to 1 in round 2, they defeated Brighton and Hove Albion in round 3 by a goal to nil, defeated Blackburn rovers in round 4 by 2 goals to nil, they defeated Newcastle in quarter finals after penalty shootout, the match ended 1-1 in normal time. Chelsea defeated Middlesbrough in semi-Finals by 6 goals to 1...

The gunners unstoppable form

Arsenal has scored 15 goals from their last 3 premier league games played home and two away games. This is the record breaking achievement since there is no premier league club that has done this this season so far. Arsenal last 3 EPL matches Arsenal defeated Newcastle united yesterday night by 4 goals to 1, arsenal goals was scored by Botman an own goal at 18 minutes of first half, Havertz at 24 first half, Saka in second half at 65 minutes and Kiwior at 69 minutes in second half. Newcastle united scored a consolation goal at 84 minutes by ex-arsenal player Willock. On 17 February 25, 2024 arsenal thrashed Vincent Kompany`s Burnley by 5 goals to 0. The goals were scored by Odegaard at 4 minutes, Saka through a penalty kick at 41 minutes following Burnley`s defender fouled Trossard in the box, Saka also scored at 47 minutes, Trossard at 66 and the last goal was scored by Havertz at 75 minutes. Arsenal also caused a great massacre to the hammers as they beat them by six goals to 0. The ...

Award night at Amaryllis Hote in Blantyre

Yesterday on the night of 21 st February, there was an award giving ceremony in Blantyre at Amaryllis Hotel to individuals that have done great work in castel ibongetse 2023 challenge cup. The award giving ceremony was witnessed by many sports journalists and fans.  https://fb.watch/qmJZuuQsen/ increase in Castel cup prizes  During the ceremony Castel Malawi which are the sponsors of the cup announced the increment of the cup from k320 million to k400 million starting from coming football season which is 2024. This news has made football family in Malawi to be happy. The allocation of k400 million will be, the champions will be taking k55 million, Runners up MK25 million, Semi-finalists MK12 million, Quarter-finalists MK6 million, Round of 16 MK2.5 million, Regional Winners MK25.5 million and District Winners MK31 million . The individual awards will be the player of the tournament, Golden Boot and Golden Glove will be getting mk1 million each, whereas Discovery of the To...

Dark cloud has engulfed Malawi's football

Flames and Silver strikers goalkeeper Charles Swini has died yesterday at Kamuzu international hospital in Lilongwe. Charles swini died in the morning of 20 February this year after battling for kidney problems for months. Late flames goalkeeper Charles Swini Charles Swini was born in Blantyre on 28 February 1985. He was 38 years of age. After collapsing he was rushed to Kamuzu international hospital in Lilongwe where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. He played for Escom united youth in 2004 to 2007 as a goalkeeper then he was promoted to main team where he played from 2008 to 2012, he moved to central bankers in 2012 and moved there to UD Songo in 2015, he played for UD Songo until 2020.  Charles finished his football career here in Malawi by playing one season from 2020 to 2021 at civo united. Silver strikers has sent their mourning messages through their social media platforms. Malawi’s football governing body’s Football Association of Malawi president Fleetwood Haiya has als...

Europe football Night

Champions league football matches are back in Portugal and in Italy. Football club Porto will play against arsenal football club in the round of 16 first leg match at Esatadio do Dragao in Portugal. Barca against Napoli. a photo by Barca Facebook page  Fc Barcelona will play against SSC Napoli in the round of 16 first leg match at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Arsenal football club qualifies into round of 16 after finishing on top of their group with 13 points. Arsenal fc won four games, lose a game and draw a game out of six games they played in group stages of UEFA champions league. Porto football club finished second in their UEFA champions league group with 12 points. Porto fc won four games and they lose two games out of their six games they played in UEFA champions league group stage. Fc Barcelona finished first in their group after registering four wins and two loses. Barcelona level points will Fc Porto but Barca finished on top due to goal difference. All eyes are on Ba...

Chaos again in Munchen

Bayern Munchen has lost its third consecutive game against VFL Bochen. VFL bochun was on position 12 before beating the German giants 3 2 at Vonovia Ruhrstadion. Despite Bayern dominance through possession, 70 percent for Bayern and 30 percent for Bochun. A photo by Bayern Munich Facebook page Bayern munchen goals were scored by Jamal Musiala and English sports man Harry kane and Bochun`s goals were scored by Asano, Schlotterbeck and Stoger through penalty kick. Bayern has lost two consecutive league games against Leverkusen and against VFL Bochun today.      Bayern Munich is on position 2 with 50 points while league leaders Bayer Leverkusen has 58 points with the same games played, Leverkusen is leading by 8 points clear. Last week Bayern lost by a goal to zero against Lazio Roma in the champions league first leg quarterfinal in Rome, Italy. Bayern coach`s head coach Thomas Tuchel says he is confident that he will not be sacked by the team board. Bayern was knocked out i...

Malawi national council of sports 2023 awards

The ceremony  happened on the night of 16 February this year at Bingu international conference centre (BICC) in Malawi’s capital city Lilongwe. Karonga district was selected as Sports district of the year and Mibawa television was selected as best media house of the year following its contribution to Malawi’s football in 2023. Temwa Chawinga who played his football in china has won sports personality of the year after her successful career in 2023. Lovemore Fazili, scorchers head coach was selected as Coach of the year. Yamikani Guba who is a Taikwendo athlete was selected as sports man of the year (2023). "Scorchers" Team of the year  Sports chairman award has goes to Malawi Defense Force (MDF) for a public sector while FDH bank won it under private sector and James chiutsi won it at individual level. Para sport against stigma has emerged as best executive sports program of the year. Mphatso Saukire is 2023s sports man of the year with disability. Calisto Pasuwa who is a coa...

Castel Challenge cup awards Nominees

Football Association of Malawi has released a list of nominees for the 2023 Castel Challenge Cup individual players’ award. A picture by FAM The four awards up for grabs are the Player of the Tournament, Discovery of the Tournament, Best Goalkeeper and Top goal scorer. The latter will be shared by six players who tied at five goals and these are Peter Kasonga and Mphatso Philemon of MAFCO, Emmanuel Saviel of Bangwe All Stars, Mighty Mukuru Wanderers striker Chiukepo Msowoya, Moyale Barracks forward Gastin Simkonda and Patrick Macheso of Silver Strikers. FCB Nyasa Big Bullets strikers Hassan Kajoke and Lanjesi Nkhoma and Silver Strikers midfielder Patrick Macheso will compete for the Player of the Tournament award. Saviel and his teammate defender Talandila Chigaula and Chitipa United left back Grem Lemela have been nominated for the Discovery of the Tournament award. The three nominees for the goalkeeper of the tournament are Rahman John of Bangwe All Stars, Silver Strikers stopper Pil...

New head coach at Manoma

Mighty mukuru wanderers has appointed Nswanzurimo Ramadhan as their new head coach after the resignation of Mark Harrison, Harrison is now a head coach in Mozambique for UD song. This has come to prepare for the new season. Manoma new head coach Ramadhan Meke Mwase will be the assistant coach after Nswanzurimo Ramadhan. Meke Mwase once coached Malawi national football team as a head coach. Yassin Osman is the Technical director of Mighty Mukuru wanderers. Stephen Madeira will be the team director. Simplex Nthala, former Malawi national team goalkeeper was appointed as team’s goalkeeper trainer while Levison Mwale was appointed as Team director. Mighty mukuru wanderers youth team has also new faces. Bob Mpinganjira will be coaching Manoma youth team while Safarao Pompi will be his assistant coach. Lawrence Majawa was appointed as team director while Samuel Matukuta will be assistant team doctor. Mighty mukuru wanderers under 18 has also new faces. George Sangala will be the coach while ...

THE BATTLE OF AFRICAN GIANTS

Nigeria will face Ivory Coast in the final match of African cup of nation this evening at Stade Alasana Qattara in Ivory Coast. The winner will be the champions of this year’s AFCON taking placed in Ivory Coast. A photo from Fabrizio Romano Nigeria is coming from winning all of its last five games, teams that the super eagles has defeated are the likes of South Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Guinea-Bissau and Ivory Coast. Nigeria has scored six goals from its last five games and conceded only a goal. Ivory Coast is coming from winning three from their last five matches in this competition and they have lost two games. They have scored only three goals from their last five games and they have conceded six goals. All eyes are looking at Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen who plays for Napoli in Italy, and players people are looking on are the likes of Lookman who plays for Atalanta in Italy. Most Ivory Coast fans eyes are at Sebastien Haller who plays for Borussia Dortmund in Germany. BY VICTOR ...

CIVIL SERVICE UNITED HAS NEW FACES

Lilongwe based football club Civil Service has revealed three new faces to their squad. Emmanuel Saviel, Mphatso Magaleta and Masiya Manda these are the new faces that civo service united to strengthen their squad ahead of the season. Masiya Manda in new colors  Emmanuel Saviel and Mphatso Magaleta have joined the club from Blantyre giants, Nyasa Big Bullets on loan. Civil service united football club has signed these two nyasa big bullets players to strength their squad. Civo service united football club has also signed a defender from Mighty waka waka tigers after the expiration of his contract at Kau Kau. Manda has signed a long contract with the Lilongwe giants to reinforce the defense.  One of the civil service united board member Edgar Chipalanja has sent a message to their fans that they should expect more in the coming of new super league season and he has also promised that they will sign more player. BY VICTOR AMULA 

NEW CARD TO BE INTRODUCED IN FOOTBALL.

The International Football Association board is set to release blue cards. A blue card is to be introduced in professional football. Players who receive the card would leave the pitch for 10 minutes if they commit a cynical foul or show dissent. A photo by 90 minutes Applied solely as a punishment for dissent, a trip both to the sin bins means a player both receiving a yellow card and being removed from the field for 10 minutes. This innovation in football has brought many concerns. Sports analysts as well as football fanatics are worried about this blue card if it will be approved, they think it will change the way football has been played for these years and it will make teams to suffer hence their key players can be sent out for ten minutes. The referees show a yellow card in football to caution the player that if he will act the same he`ll be given a second yellow card which is a red card. A red card rule the player out of the football pitch for the entire match. A red card can als...

New faces in the TNM super league

 Friends of Mulanje orphans (FOMO) fc has been promoted to play in the super league after their win against Ntopwa fc. A Mulanje based team will represent southern region of Malawi in the premier league. Other teams that has been promoted are Baka city from northern region and Kawinga fc from central region. FOMO fc FOMO FC have been crowned Champions of the Thumbs Up Southern Region Football League after defeating Ntopwa FC 4-2 on post-match penalties following a one-all draw in regulation time. FOMO's Chimwemwe Kamowa scored the first goal of the match just 3 minutes into the game and Ntopwa equalised through Japhet Kamzimbi at 14 minutes  Karonga based Baka City FC have been promoted to the country’s elite TNM Super League after winning the Northern Region Football Association Simso Innobuild Premier League Division, with two games to play. Kawinga fc will represent central region in the country's elite super league tnm after finishing on position one in chipiku plus. T...

Super sunday at Emirates stadium

A long awaited match between these two teams Arsenal and Liverpool in the premier league will take place this evening at Emirates stadium, the home of arsenal. The match will be played at 16: 30 United Kingdom time, while here in Malawi the game will start at 18:30. The gunners facing the Reds The match between these two giant English teams draws people’s attention from all parts of the world. Liverpool fans are hoping their team to take all the maximum points at emirates stadium to continue keeping them on number one position in the premier league. Arsenal fans are hoping their team to ease the gap of points with the league leaders. A win to arsenal can make them to shift from position three to two, overtaking Guardiola’s city from position two, but Manchester city has played less games as compared to arsenal. Liverpool’s past five game has registered four wins against Chelsea, Norwich city, Bournemouth and Full ham while the remaining game was a draw against Full ham. Arsenals past f...

A DRAMATIC NIGHT AT MOLINEUX STADIUM

Manchester United’s dramatic win at Molineux stadium courtesy of a goal from a young defensive English midfielder Kobbie Boateng Mainoo at 90+ 7 minutes. Manchester united travelled to wolverhampton to face wolverhampton wanderers at Molineux stadium in the premier league clash last night. https://youtu.be/zu__Y6VC59U?si=Ntb8NxPqu0V8hJyQ Kobbie Boateng Mainoo with a late goal Manchester United were coming from beating league 2 side Newport County by 4 goals to 2 in the FA cup. As usual Eric Ten Haag played his favorite formation of 4- 2- 3- 1 with Rasmus Hojlund leading the line.   Wolverhampton Wanderers played a 3- 4- 2- 1 formation, the match was so tensional as the referee booked 7 players with yellow cards, 5 united players and 3 wolves players. Casemiro, Onana, Martinez, Garnacho and Luke Shaw were united players that enter in the referees notepad. Dawson and Cunha were wolves players that was booked. The opening goal of the match was scored by Rashford in first 5 minut...