9 h. ago Junior Flames secure testing match against South Africa’s Amajimboz

By Edwin Mbewe BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Under -17 national football team will on Sunday, 26th October 2025, play a friendly match against South Africa at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. The match, which is scheduled to kick-off at 11:00 am, will curtain-raise the Blantyre Derby between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers. South Africa, who […] The post Junior Flames secure testing match against South Africa’s Amajimboz appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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10 h. ago Fazili confident as Scorchers secure crucial away draw against Angola

Malawi 0-0 Angola… LUANDA-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Women’s National Football Team Head Coach, Lovemore Fazili, says the goalless draw against Angola in Luanda on Thursday has given his side renewed belief as they eye a historic qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Scorchers, who dominated much of the first-leg encounter at Estádio 11 […] The post Fazili confident as Scorchers secure crucial away draw against Angola appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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4 d. ago Malawi’ Scorchers Star Temwa injury scare ahead of crucial Scorchers clash with Angola

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s star striker Temwa Chawinga is facing a race against time to be fit for the Scorchers’ crucial Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Angola on October 23, 2025, after suffering another setback in the United States. The prolific forward, who plays for Kansas City Current in the American National Women’s Soccer League […] The post Malawi’ Scorchers Star Temwa injury scare ahead of crucial Scorchers clash with Angola appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Malawi mission officials pay tribute to victims of Limpopo bus tragedy

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a somber display of diplomatic engagement and humanitarian concern, officials from the Malawi Mission in South Africa, led by High Commissioner Stella Ndau, visited the site of the devastating bus accident in Limpopo that claimed the lives of 42 people. The Malawi delegation was joined by South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and […] The post Malawi mission officials pay tribute to victims of Limpopo bus tragedy appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago South Africa Supreme Court of Appeal to set date for Lungu Family burial dispute

……Attorney-General urges closure as family seeks to challenge burial ruling PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal is scheduled to set a date for hearing in a case the Lungu family has filed to challenge a recent burial judgment it lost. Attorney-General Mulilo Kabesha expressed hope that negotiations between the government and the Lungu family regarding […] The post South Africa Supreme Court of Appeal to set date for Lungu Family burial dispute appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Pasuwa Sounds the Alarm: “No Room for Complacency” as Flames Face Sao Tome

Flames coach Kallisto Pasuwa has warned his players against complacency as Malawi take on Group H bottom-placed Sao Tome and Principe this afternoon in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Stade Olympique de Sousse in Tunisia. While Sao Tome look like easy prey on paper — losing all nine of their qualifiers — […] The post Pasuwa Sounds the Alarm: “No Room for Complacency” as Flames Face Sao Tome appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Pasuwa warns Flames against complacency ahead of crucial Sao Tome clash

TUNIS-(MaraviPost)-Flames head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has urged his players to stay focused and avoid underestimating Sao Tome and Principe as Malawi prepares for their final match in Group H qualifier of the FIFA World Cup preliminary stage in Tunisia on October 13, 2025. Speaking to journalists after a training session in Tunisia, Pasuwa emphasized that […] The post Pasuwa warns Flames against complacency ahead of crucial Sao Tome clash appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago FIFA fines Equatorial Guinea for failing to honour World Cup qualifier against Malawi

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has fined the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation CHF 10,000 (approximately MK22 million) for failing to show up for their World Cup qualifying match against Malawi’s Flames last Thursday at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. According to a statement released by FIFA, Equatorial Guinea breached competition regulations after […] The post FIFA fines Equatorial Guinea for failing to honour World Cup qualifier against Malawi appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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1 week ago Weekend Sports Mirror: World Cup Qualifiers shake up global football as Malawi gain walkover win

The battle for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification delivered another chapter this week, filled with shock results, outstanding performances and controversy from October 7 to 9, 2025. While most domestic leagues are on pause due to the FIFA international window. Across Africa, several giants made bold statements. Ghana destroyed the Central African Republic 5–0 in […] The post Weekend Sports Mirror: World Cup Qualifiers shake up global football as Malawi gain walkover win appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Fashion Sakala fires Zambia to victory over Tanzania in World Cup Qualifier

…..Chipolopolo edge Taifa Stars 1–0 in a hard-fought clash to boost their World Cup2026 Campaign LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-Zambia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup received a major boost on Wednesday night after a crucial 1–0 away win against Tanzania. The match, played at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, was a […] The post Fashion Sakala fires Zambia to victory over Tanzania in World Cup Qualifier appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Babatunde earns first Flames call, hot fixtures in EPL weekend

Flames Head Coach Kalisto Pasuwa has handed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets striker Babatunde Adepoju his maiden national team call-up for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé. This follows the forward’s successful nationality switch which now makes him eligible to represent Malawi at international level. Babatunde, who is the […] The post Babatunde earns first Flames call, hot fixtures in EPL weekend appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Malawian referee Godfrey Nkhakananga to officiate World Cup qualifier

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawian referee Godfrey Nkhakananga has been handed a major international assignment as FIFA has appointed him to officiate a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G qualifier between Somalia and Algeria scheduled for 9 October 2025 at the Grand Complex Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran Algeria. Nkhakananga will be in charge of the match alongside […] The post Malawian referee Godfrey Nkhakananga to officiate World Cup qualifier appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Former DRC President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death, ordered to pay US$50 billion

KINSHASA-(MaraviPost)-Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has been sentenced to death and ordered to pay US$30 billion in damages. He is said to be living in exile in South Africa. Kabila, who served as president from 2001 to 2019, left the DRC in 2023 but recently visited Goma in the east […] The post Former DRC President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death, ordered to pay US$50 billion appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Flames coach Pasuwa names squad without Babatunde in World Cup qualifiers matches

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi National Football Team head coach, Kalisto Pasuwa, has announced a 26-man squad set to face Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Flames will host Equatorial Guinea on 9 October at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe before travelling to Tunis for the away clash against […] The post Flames coach Pasuwa names squad without Babatunde in World Cup qualifiers matches appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago FIFA strips three points from South Africa for fielding ineligible player, shakes World Cup qualification

PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major blow after FIFA deducted three points from Bafana Bafana for fielding an ineligible player in their 2-0 victory over Lesotho earlier this year. The ruling has reshaped Group C standings with Benin now topping the group with 14 points and […] The post FIFA strips three points from South Africa for fielding ineligible player, shakes World Cup qualification appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Junior Scorchers battle to draw, advance in FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

JUBA-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Under-20 Women’s National Team, the Young Scorchers, showed true resilience on Friday afternoon as they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against South Sudan, a result that was enough to see them progress to the next round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. South Sudan struck first in the […] The post Junior Scorchers battle to draw, advance in FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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