A late Patson Daka header rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Zambia against Tanzania on Sunday to deny the Taifa Stars a first ever TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations win.The Taifa Stars took a deserved first-half lead through Simon Msuva’s 11th-minute strike assisted by Mbwana Samatta.But Zambia’s task grew harder when captain Roderick Kabwe received … Read More “Africa: Ten-man Zambia deny Tanzania maiden TotalEneergies AFCON victory” »
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Zambia were surprise winners in 2012 and are now seeking a second star in the Africa Cup of Nations finals that are being held in the Ivory Coast. Previous appearances in finals: (17) 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 Best performance: Winners 2012 Drawn … Read More “Africa: Zambia Africa Cup of Nations Profile” »
Malawi National Football Team mercurial striker Khuda Myaba has been given a new lease of life after South Africa top-flight league Richards Bay signed him on a five-month deal. The former Moyale Barracks and Silver Strikers burly striker left on Monday for South Africa to begin his life barely two months after terminating his contract … Read More “Malawi: Controversial Khuda Muyaba Signs 5-Month Deal With SA Club, On K7m Monthly Salary” »
Chipolopolo makes a return to the AFCON under Avram Grant and has set sights on moving past the group stage and possibly winning the tournament. Zambia made history on the continent when it defeated a star-studded Ivorian side to win the 2012 AFCON. The team was led by the Katongo brothers, Christopher and Felix. 11 … Read More “Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview – Zambia’s Chipolopolo First Appearance in Eight Years” »
Zambian defender, Frankie Musonda believes Chipolopolo have what it takes to do well in a very difficult TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Group F consisting of Morocco, DR Congo and Tanzania. Champions of the 2012 edition in Gabon after defeating this year’s hosts, Cote d’Ivoire in a dramatic penalty final, Chipolopolo … Read More “Africa: Fit Again Musonda Fancies Zambia’s Chances in Tough Group F” »
Local Government Minister Richard Chimwendo says Big Bullets continued winning of the trophies is no longer a cause of delight as there is hardly competition on the domestic league. He wrote on his Facebook page: “I was a bout to Congratulate Bullets for taking yet another Cup . I must admit sizikukoma we need some … Read More “Malawi: Local Govt Minister Chimwendo Deeply Worried With Bullets Invincibility, Tells Nomads to Wake Up” »
Silver Strikers Under-20 coach Leo Mpulula has written to the club informing them that he will leave the club after the expiry of his contract on December 31. However, the tactician, who is not a stranger to controversies and emotions, said he would like to experience new challenges. “The journey of togetherness has been long … Read More “Malawi: Mpulula to Leave Silver Strikers After Contract” »
Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has announced the appointment of Col. Gilbert Mitawa as Sulom President. Col. Mitawa has replaced Fleetwood Haiya who resigned from the post after being Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president. Sulom’s General Secretary, Williams Banda confirmed the appointment in a statement dated December 26. According to Banda, Mitawa will be … Read More “Malawi: Mitawa Replaces Haiya As Sulom President” »
Opener Hamza Khan’s knock of 48 off 42 balls was not enough as Rwanda saw their hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the ACA T20 Cup Finals League dealt a big blow after losing at the hands of Malawi by 52 runs on Saturday, December 16, at Willowmoore Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Defeat … Read More “Rwanda: Cricket – Rwanda Lose to Malawi but Can Still Qualify for Semis” »
The Malawi National Cricket team’s fate in the Africa Cup Championship is no longer in their hands as their semi-final berth will be determined by Group A match between Rwanda and Mozambique. Uganda reached the semi-final as group winners but Malawi hope to seal their semi-final spot as group runners-up having beaten Mozambique and Rwanda … Read More “Malawi National Cricket Team On Course for Africa Cup Semifinals” »