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Flames given greenlight

Sep 18, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawi national football team the Flames have been given a greenlight to return to the pitch ahead of Cosafa senior men's tournament and African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The presidential taskforce on Covid-19 made the… ...

Malawian referee attends CAF Elite B Referees online course

Sep 16, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

FIFA Assistant Referee Clemence Kanduku is attending a 5-day CAF Elite B Referees On-line course organised by the African Football governing body. The course, which started on Monday September 14, has attached participants from all… ...

It’s official: Be Forward to stop bankrolling Wanderers in December

Sep 16, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Be Forward have announced that they will stop sponsoring Be Forward Wanderers in December. The Japanese second hand car dealer have been sponsoring the club for the past five years but the marriage will… ...

Orlando Pirates fans didn’t want me at the club – Gabadinho

Sep 15, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawian soccer star Frank 'Gabadinho' Mhango has said some Orlando Pirates fans were not happy with his move to the club from Bidvest Wits University. Mhango joined the Soweto giants at the onset of the… ...

Government should come out clearly on sports resumption

Sep 15, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

It is obvious that there is an apparent disconnect between Malawi Government, sports associations and reality. As it is, associations are seriously hoping to resume their games as soon as possible- perhaps with no spectators… ...

Mhango happy with debut season at Orlando Pirates

Sep 15, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Orlando Pirates and Flames forward Gabadinho Mhango says he is impressed with his debut season after winning his first Golden Boot award in the Absa Premiership. The 27-year-old moved to the Buccaneers at the beginning… ...

Government forces FAM to cancel Flames camping

Sep 14, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has cancelled national team training camp ahead of the upcoming Cosafa, Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup games due to Malawi Government's failure to give a nod… ...

Petro named FC Sheriff’s player of the month

Sep 12, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Former Nyasa Big Bullets defender Charles Petro has been named as player of the month of August for his Moldovan club, FC Sheriff. This follows an outstanding performance from the Flames defender who has cemented… ...

Manchester United trolled over new kit

Sep 09, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

English Premier League outfit Manchester United have broken the internet with their new zebra-themed third kit. The jersey has zebra stripes which cover the shirt, shorts and socks. According to the manufacturers adidas, it is… ...

Nyamilandu hails Golden Boot winner Gaba

Sep 09, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu has congratulated Gabadinho Mhango for becoming the first Malawian to win the Golden Boot award and the first Orlando Pirates player to win the accolade since… ...

Discipline is more important than talent – Kanyenda advises Khuda

Sep 07, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Former Malawi national football team striker Essau Kanyenda has advised Polokwane City player Khuda Muyaba to be disciplined. Writing on his Twitter page, the black mamba as Kanyenda was fondly known during his playing days,… ...

Gaba, Shalulile share golden boot award

Sep 05, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

The race for the Absa Premiership's leading scorer this season ended in a tie on Saturday as Malawian Gabadinho Mhango and Namibian Peter Shalulile shared the Golden Boot. The two scored a goal each for… ...

AFCON trophy stolen in Cairo

Sep 04, 2020 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy has mysteriously disappeared from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) headquarters in Cairo. Former EFA vice-president Ahmed Shobier confirmed the news in a statement, saying the trophy which Egypt… ...

Messi takes TB Joshua’s advice: To stay one more season at Barca

Sep 04, 2020 Ihechukwu Njoku 0 &

Two days after Nigerian Prophet TB Joshua’s “candid advice” to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to reconsider his move from Barcelona, the Argentinian has remarkably reversed his decision and agreed to stay at the Catalan club… ...

Mponda says Andrew Malisero is an exceptional talent

Sep 04, 2020 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Former Flames captain Peter Mponda believes Gor Mahia have signed an exceptional player in Andrew Malisero. On Thursday, the Kenyan giants announced the signing of the 17-year old Malawian attacking midfielder on a three-year deal… ...