Sports in Time

chitipa united The Northern Region Football Association is set for a prize presentation for Simso Innobuild League slated for tomorrow, crowning Chitipa united as the champions at Ndenga Lodge in Chitipa district. Before the presentation, Chitipa United is expected to have a ceremonial match against Lufita United. According to Malawi24, innobuild Chief Executive Officer, Billy Jonathan Chiotha, says the company is ready to have a first prize presentation for a regional league after previously sponsoring Mzuzu District League. “As a Malawian company it’s our duty to support sports development so we are ready for the presentation and we will make sure journalists attend the function in Chitipa so that people get all updates from Chitipa,” Chiotha said. The Champions Chitipa United will get MK3.5 Million,  second placed Baka City will get MK2 Million while third placed Kadona Stars  will get MK1 Million with fourth placed Mzimba United getting MK 600 000. .

Football Association of Malawi has begined the seeling of tickets for the international freindly match between Flames and Lesotho to be hosted at Bingu National Stadium this saturday. FAM dusclosed yesterday that the tickets are going at K2,000 and during the match day it will be K3,000 per ticket. VIP tickets are sold at K8,000 whereas on the matchday it will go at K10,000. Corporate Box tickets for ten people are going at K150,000 but it will get up to K200,000 on the matchday. Speaking with the Times Group FAM commercial director Limbani Matola said the tickets were sent to all allocated places by weekend. "We are monitoring trends on market. we are happy that people are excited to buy the tickets considering that this is the first match on home soil since june last year. Matolo Said. According to Malawi24 the flames are having the match in preparation for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against egypt to take place on March 24 and 28. One of the suppo...

Tiya somba Banda-Sulom contester  Sulom presidential candidates  have been given a platform to let the public know their manifestos through debate since there are few days remaining for the super league of Malawi. One of the Malawi's media house, Zodiak broadcasting station will be incharge of as it is going to submit a part of its air time to host the debate. ZBS’s Controller of marketing, Emmanuel Maliro confirmed the development to local media station that any day this week they will  engage SULOM president Tiya Somba Banda who will challenge Nyasa Big Bullets Vice President Fleetwood Haiya. Maliro said the debate which will be live on ZBS platforms has been organised to give the two candidates a chance to tell the country how they will run the country in standardising the local football, Super League in particular. “It will be exciting, an opportunity for the contestants to sell their ideas and increase visibility in all platforms of ZBS. I am currently talking t...

Egypt national football team Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has posed a complaint with Confederation of African Football (Caf) claiming it is not safe to play in Malawi due to the cholera outbreak. The Egyptian Football Association wanted the match to be played outside Malawi on health grounds. According to Malawi24   Fam President Walter Nyamilandu confirmed that Caf sought clarification on the cholera outbreak situation in the country following the complaint from the Egyptian FA. “We have since advised Caf that the epidemic is under control with health and safety interventions being taken by the Ministry of Health to arrest the situation. We have also advised Caf that during this period of cholera outbreak, BNS successfully hosted major sporting events such as the Region 5 Youth Games and the African Schools Championship,” Nyamilandu said. The Flames Malawi-based players have relocated to Lilongwe, having camped in Blantyre for two weeks and Malawi will face Lesotho in ...

Nyamilandu speaking to young stars Football Association of Malawi (Fam) President Walter Nyamilandu says the Fifa-funded Talent Development Scheme (TDS) will help improve national football team players. According to the Times Group, Nyamilandu, speaking during the launch of the scheme at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe Township, Blantyre, said the scheme will facilitate the supply of quality players to the national football team.   “For a long time, we have failed to produce enough complete players for both the national team and export to top leagues abroad because we lacked players that have various attributes such as good physique, height and skills,” he said. Fifa Chief of Global Football Development and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger introduced TDS to produce football development across the 211 member associations of the world football governing body Malawi is the first beneficiary in Africa, having received $50,000 (about K51 million). According to the Times Group the scheme h...

De Jong Top flight  silver stickers has hired former Highlanders and Platinum FC  coach, as the head coach of the club. De Jongh has signed a two year contract and he will take over the operations next week. The appointment comes in following the lat week's firing of a Zambian coach Daniel Kabwe. According to the Nation Newspaper, the club's secretary peter masiye has confirmed for the appointed coach. "The coach has vast experience with a proven track record and we took our time because we wanted to enhance an ideal one" he said. A recap of his coaching performance, De Jongh has coached Somalia National team and he also won the chibuku super cup with Bosso. 

Mercy Kayira (one of the referee..to the left in black attire). Four Malawian referees are in South Africa to officiate a 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers second round match between South Africa and Algeria scheduled for Friday afternoon at Orlando Stadium. According to Malawi24 Mercy Kayira will take charge of the match as center referee with Bernadettar Kwimbira and Eliza Sichinga as her first Assistant Referee and second assistant referee respectively.  Enes Gumbo will be the fourth official. Responding to the appointment Kayira though it’s her first high profile match said that she is prepared to deliver and will perform to the best of her capability. “The rules of the game are the same regardless of the level so I am well prepared for the match mentally, technically and physically. I believe in my team and come tomorrow, we are going to do a very good job and make Malawi proud,” said Kayira. In accordance to Malawi24 the aggregate winner between South Afr...

The peoples team  Nyasa Big Bullets enjoys TNM super league awards after the teams three members has been rewarded for their hard working from the event that takes place at amaryllis hotel. The members are noted to be Gomezgan Chirwa who has received player of the season and defender of the season award, Babatunde adepoju who received K1, 000 000 for golden boot award after scoring 18 goal last season and Coach calisto Pasuwa  as the best manager. According to Malawi24, Chirwa has become the biggest winner at the event as he received 2,500 000 and two plots. Patrick Mwangulu has been named Midfielder of the season and gets a reward of K500, 000 and a plot of courtesy of Ana a mmudzi for his performance.  https://malawi24.com/2023/02/15/gomezgani-chirwa-nyasa-big-bullets-win-big-at-tnm-super-league-awards/ Speaking with The times group  TNM plc acting Chief Executive Officer Lloyd Gowera said the awards gala gives them an opportunity to reward and recognise  cate...

Kayira signing a 2 year deal  Bangwe all stars have introduced four new players since earning promotion to the top flight league. According to Malawi24, midfielder Chimango Kayira who had a one year deal with Khumalo FC of Mozambique is the latest player to join Bangwe all stars. A report circulated last week that the former Nyasa Big Bullets captain made a decision of not returning to Mozambique, yet his decision to join the All stars. "Bangwe all stars have completed the signing of defending Midfielder Chimango Kayira from Mozambique side Vilankulo FC,  Kayira has signed a 2 year deal with Bangwe", reads the statement on the clubs official Facebook page. On Monday the team announced the signing of Msowoya.   “After signing defender Bongani Kaipa, the team is also pleased to announce the signing of Innocent Msowoya. The former Sable Farming FC workhorse has penned a two-year contract with the Bangwe based team,” reads the statement. In accordance to various reports, the ...

Zakazaka The confederation of African football has appointed Football associations of Malawi Communications and compensations Director Zakazaka as one of the match officials for the Total Energies under-20 Afcon Finals in Egypt. According to the Times group, FAM released a statement saying that Zakazaka will be Assistant general coordinator at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia between February 14 and March 6, which will be home for group B teams comprising Uganda, Central Africa Republic, South Sudan and Congo. “I feel honored with the appointment. It is a huge platform for me and I would like to thank Caf for the recognition and opportunity to continue learning”. Zakazaka responds from the statement. Zakazaka has been involved in several matches including Cosafa cup, World cup qualifiers and home matches for Malawi in Afcon. However FAM general secretary Alfred Gunda described Zakazaka as being good in professionalism. “This shows that Caf holds our official in high esteem for the good w...

Zomba stadium Football lovers in Zomba has claimed over the unprogressive construction of Zomba stadium project saying they have never watched super league games in the city for years. Speaking to Malawi24 one of the concerned party, Anderson Miwanda emphasized that the construction has taken almost six years now, describing this as an insult to soccer lovers. “This delay is unfortunate and is denying people in Zomba chances to watch super league games”, Sad Miwanda. In the past, the stadium used to be known by the name Zomba community ground before government decides to upgrade it in 2017. “It would have been better if Zomba community ground remained as it was, because it was the only ground that used to host super league games in the district”, he added. According to Malawi24, only two stands are complete giving a doubt for the government if it really wants to develop sports in as far as Zomba stadium is concerned. DEC construction is the constructor of the stadium which is expected ...

Malawi Netball umpires lack credibility in World cup. Top netball umpire and tutor Rebecca Dulanya has expressed a worry on local netball umpire that they will continue to be sidelined from famous competitions unless Netball Association of Malawi involve a spirit of seriousness.  “It is sad that the good reputation that Malawi has in global netball, we continue to miss out on the list of umpires for prestigious competitions such as the world cup”.  “As a country, we need to organize ourselves and show seriousness in umpire training with NAM playing a major role in supporting the initiative, especially from grassroots", said Dulanya. According to The nation, Dulanya disclosed this after local umpires missed the list of 23 officials that world netball appointed to officiate the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa from July 28 to August 8. The list has recruited six from New Zealand, five from Australia and England, three from South Africa, two from Jamaica, one eac...

One of the flames foreign player_ Mhango  Majority of the foreign based players are lacking game time in their respective clubs. This comes after realizing that reliable Striker Gabadinho Mhango has not been featured for DStv premiership side Amazulu in the last three matches whereas defender Chembezi Dennis and Khuda Muyaba are also struggling for game time. Meanwhile the flames are going to face the battle with the pharaohs of Egypt in the 2023 total energies Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches between March 20-28 in Cairo and Bingu National Stadium. In an interview with the times group Malawi, Marinica said that it was a concern. “Yes I know obviously, but we cannot interfere with clubs, program and schedule. Of course we advise them to keep going to the gym and hope they should get back in the first eleven soon” Said Marinica. Again defender Limbikani Mzava is hunting for club whereas John Banda is in the country for off-season break. Former flames midfielder Sherr...

 Salima Sugar Company has renewed a K48 million annual sponsorship for Dedza Dynamos with the super league club deal till March next year. Malawi24 learnt that the deal was set on Wednesday at the company’s offices in Lirongwe during a review meeting by the two. However secretary to the company Dr. Charles Thupi, the company is glad with the performance of the team and also what they have done outside the field of the play in putting the company’s bland on market. “They have done beyond our expectations and as a company we had no any other choice but to continue working with them”, said Thupi. Then he challenged the team to put an extra gear in their performance this season, so as to get the surprises that have been set for it by the company’s Chairperson. Speaking with Malawi24, General Secretary of the club mabvuto Mugobe recognize the company for the support saying that the sponsorship is a great motivator for the team. Salima sugar provides K5.3 million kwacha to the team every...

Nyirenda_Misinjo Former sable farming defender George Nyirenda and former Dedza salima sugar player Henry Misinjo are carrying training sessions with Mzuzu based soldiers Moyale Barracks. According to Malawi24 the two were seen training with the team from Tuesday February 7, 2023. However Moyale Barracks head coach Nicolas Mhango responds on the matter by saying that no one amongst the two has been guaranteed to be in the final 2023 squad. “Currently no one is registerd as Moyale barracks player until the end of the trials. This includes old players because it is performances which will determine who will be registered”. ”We received many players who are on trials including Nyirenda and Misinjo. They are part of the players to be assessed and we hope by the end of this month we will come up with the final squad”, Mhango said. More than 15 players are training with Moyale. Meanwhile General Secretary Lt Mike Chimwala said they are yet to identify the final squad as they are awaiting rep...

Eddington Ng'omani (left)  Former football association of Malawi technical director and flames coach Eddington Ngomano, was found dead at his home Chileka, Blantyre on wednesday. According to the times group Malawi, brother to the late Ng'omano George ng'omano said that the cause of his brothers death is not yet known. Late Ng'omano was sports director at Kalibu academy in Blantyre until his death. He also worked for a period of time with flames, having worked with danish coach Kim splidsboel as deputy and an assistant to Allan Gillet. He took over the flames in 2002 for a draw against Ethiopia and 2_1 victory over zimbabwe. He also served as a FAM technical director and as coach. He led flames to a 1_0 victory with Namibia in the African cup of nations (AFCON) qualifiers after he was qualified as a coach. According to Times group Malawi, National football Association coaches chairperson Aubrey Nankhuni said he was shocked. "The nation has lost. He was a dedicated ...

  Chawinga in blue_black Jessy   Italian based Malawian football star Tabitha Chawinga rank on the second position in the best African women's footballer for the third successive time by ESPN channels. The channel recognise the performance of women's footballers and teams worldwide. In an interview with the nation yesterday, the scorchers captain said she hopes for her better performance in women's serie A and consistent for the confederation of   African Footballer (CAF) African women's footballer of the year award. "Having missed out of the CAF award nomination last year, I hope I will make the shoot-list this year" Tabitha has been the best in the italian women's top_flight in which she leads the score chart with 13 goals. Read more... https://mwnation.com/tabitha-ranked-2nd-best-for-third-consecutive-month/

Flames The flames local based players on Wednesday afternoon has been released from camp for a break in preparation for the next months 2023 African qualifying matches. According Malawi24, coach Mario Marinica planned to release the players to join their respective clubs in pre_season training and are expected to camp again next week. In an interview with Malawi24 Marinica said in three days the boys were at Moira village, they worked very hard but their fitness levels were proved to be low due to inactivity since the season ended last year. “We have had very good training sessions in the three days that we have been with the boys. However, they look so unfit which is normal because we know this is because most of them haven’t played any game since December 17, when the season came to an end. “We had the fitness clinics before this camp which somehow have helped in improving their fitness levels but they are not yet there in as far as competitive matches are concerned. It was good that...

Referees during one of the game The National Referees Association (NRA) has revealed that the Super League of Malawi (Sulom) owes referees K4.2 million in unpaid officiation fees. According to the Times group NRA General Secretary Chris Kalichero confirmed the case on Tuesday, saying Sulom paid them K5 million but the body was yet to pay the remaining sum of K4.2 million. “We expect Sulom to pay us the money before the start of next season. It has been long overdue,” said Kalichero. According Kalichero, Sulom told the referees that the delay to settle the fees comes in due to lack of funds. Kalichero also said that a set of referees get about K125, 000 per game—translating to K25, 000 per person. In an interview with the Times group Sulom President Tiya Somba Banda said the referees will get their dues soon. “We are yet to receive payment from our creditors as well and we will be paying referees as, and when, we receive payments as well,” Somba-Banda said. The incident c...

Tiya Somba Banda Malawi super league (sulom) has announced for a partnership with kwezy Buses Company which will be providing mode of transportation for referees. According to sulom the agreement is annual but subject to renewal at the end of 2023 season. In a statement dated 5 th February 2023, the super league of Malawi says during the matches allocated between Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu, the referees, match commissioners, and referee assessors will be carried by Kwezy buses. “The super league of Malawi has entered into partnership with kwezy buses to provide transportation to referees. In the partnership, kwezy buses will be ferrying match officials (referees, match commissioners, referees assessors) to matches during intercity assignments between Blantyre, Lilongwe and mzuzu”, the statement reads. According to Malawi24 sulom president has appreciated for the deal that it will improve officiation in the league and complaints that teams have in relation to officiation ...

John Maduka Former Flames international John Maduka has been rehired by Royal AM after his failed career with Maritzburg United. According to Malawi24, the club has confirmed taking back their ex-mentor earlier today, through their official Facebook page among other platforms. In the past years Maduka made a move from Royal AM, formerly known as Bloemfontein Celtic and joined Maritzburg. In accordance with Malawi24 Maduku managed to take Royal AM to the CAF confederation cup. But with Maritzburg he brought sad news as he failed to impress the team. Upon his return, Maduku is expected to get back Royal AM’s forms. The club is clearly not playing as well as they were last season. The club finds itself 12th in the DSTV Premiership with 21 points and just three points clear of the relegation zone. Source: Malawi24

Mkandawire Newly appointed minister of youth and sports Uchizi Mkandawire has said he is well conversant that local sporting activities and associations suffer from lack of funds. President Lazarus Chakwera, in exercising powers conferred upon him by Section 94(1) of the Malawi Constitution, appointed a new Cabinet on February 1. Speaking in an interview with the Times group Mkandawire said that he needs time to consult respective departments within his portfolio to come out with clear plans and goals. “Obviously I am excited about the appointment and very grateful to his Excellency the State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and look forward to doing great things at the ministry. “Currently, I think the sports sector is facing funding and poor infrastructure challenges. I will make sure I lobby for adequate resources,” Mkandawire said. However sporting associations welcomed Mkandawire. According to Times group Football Association of Malawi President Walter Nyamilandu pledged...

Mbappe was withdrawn with an injury at Montepellier Kylian Mbappe missed two penalties and he was taken off injured just after 21 minutes as his Paris St German side won at Montpellier. According to BBC sport the France striker had an early shot, but saved and after a delay he retake an off the post shot, just for him to fire the rebound over an empty net. However Mbappe lift off holding his hamstring soon after, less than a fortnight before PSG's Champions League last-16 first-leg tie with Bayern Munich. Responding after the match, Coach Christophe Galtier gave a suggestion for the injury as not a muscle problem but a down to a knock. “He took a knock to the back of the knee or the back of the thigh, so we'll see," said Galtier. "I'm not too worried. It's a bruise or a contusion, we don't know yet. "With the run of matches we don't want to take risks with a very busy fixture list, but it doesn't appear that serious." Said Galtie...