WADABWA RETURNS TO WANDERERS

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers has announced that they have welcomed back their former hitman, Peter Wadabwa, in a bid to solve their striking problem in the 2024 season.

The Nomads have made the announcement on Wednesday evening via their Facebook page saying that the former Flames Winger-cum-Striker will be the team's strikers trainer for this season.

"Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC welcomes its former forward, Peter 'Pierre' Wadabwa as Strikers' Trainer. Wadabwa, who launched his football career at Mighty Wanderers Youth, played for various Clubs both locally and beyond the boarders." Wrote Wanderers.

Wadabwa has been silent after announcing his retirement from active football in 2018 and this marks his return to Football.

Some of the Clubs he has played for are Silver Strikers, Escom United, Mighty Wanderers, Jomo Cosmos (RSA), Thanda Royal Zulu (RSA), Golden Arrows (RSA) and Desportivo de Maputo (Mozambique).

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Temwa Chawinga has been named in the team of the month of April in the National Women's Soccer League in USA after having a brilliant outing with Kansas City Current.

Chawinga netted four goals and two assists in the month making her to find a place in the best 11 of the month.

Meanwhile, She has also a player of the month award at her team to her twin forward, Bia Zaneratto who got 4 goals and three assists in the month.

SINGINI WAPATSIDWA K100,000 POSEWERA BWINO NDI BULLETS

Mmodzi mwa masapota a timu ya Mighty Mukuru Wanderers, Mphatso 'Monty' Howahowa apereka ndalama zokwana K100,000 kwa katswiri wapakati watimuyi, Blessings Singini kamba kosewera bwino pomwe timuyi imasewera ndi FCB Nyasa Big Bullets loweruka lapitali.

Howahowa anapereka ndalamayi lachiwiri pomwe anapita komwe timuyi imachita zokonzekera pa masewero awo ndi Karonga United kumathero a sabatayi.

Poyankhulapo atapereka ndalamayi, Howahowa anati wapereka ndalamayi kuti osewerayu apitilize kulimbikira komanso kumenyera nkhondo timuyi kuti izichita bwino.

"Osewera angapo anasewera bwino kwambiri ndipo Singini anali mugulu lomwelo ndipo inali Derby yake yoyamba koma anasewera mwapamwamba nde ndinasankha kumupatsa ndalamayi pomuthokoza ndi mmene anachitira koma kumulimbikitsa pamodzi ndi osewera enanso kutimuyi." Anatero Howahowa.

Awa anali masewero achitatu a Singini kusewera kutimu ya Mighty Mukuru Wanderers ndipo achiwiri kumaliza o

ZIMBABWEAN MUJURU NOMINATED FOR BULLETS AWARD

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets new signing, Colin Mujuru, has been nominated for the player of the month of April award after making Impressive performances in the month.

This has been known on Tuesday morning when the team posted three names that will compete for the award with Mujuru also having his name there.

The defender was the only player who got every minute in the team's four matches in the month and won two man of the match awards against Chitipa United and Baka City.

Meanwhile, he will compete with Striker, Ephraim Kondowe, who netted three goals in three games in the month and also Patrick Mwaungulu, who got a goal and two assists in the month.

"IT WILL TAKE TIME TO FIND SOMEONE LIKE FELIX ZULU" - KAYIRA

Former FCB Nyasa Big Bullets midfielder, Chimango Kayira, has hailed Mighty Mukuru Wanderers midfielder, Felix Zulu, saying he is one of the country's best midfielders despite not having time at the National team.

Chimango wrote this on his Facebook page saying Zulu is one of the players he used to prepare for when he was going for the Blantyre Derby during his playing time.

"One of the important elements during my mental preparations were how to deal with Felix Zulu who usually sat on a double pivot with Captain Manyozo. His energy tanks and tactical awareness to give balance to a midfield has always been his greatest assets." Wrote Kayira.

He further, saluted the Nomads vice captain, who is nicknamed 'N'golo Kante' saying his partnership with Blessings Singini in the recent Blantyre Derby was outstanding and that I the Nomads will miss him once he leaves the stage.

KENYA TO HOST AFRICAN CHAMPIONS IN MALAWI

Kenya National Football team will use the Bingu National Stadium as their home ground as they are set to host African Champions, Cote d'Ivoire and Burundi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in June.

This has been confirmed by the country's seasoned Journalist, Fred Alocho, via his Facebook page and said the country has no stadium to host high profile matches.

"Kenya's Harambee Stars to ‘host’ the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and Burundi in Malawi in June as there won’t be a stadium ready to host these matches in Nairobi, Kenya." Wrote Alocho.

The Harambee​ Stars were in Malawi in March for the four Nations tournament which they beat Malawi 4-0 and Zimbabwe 3-1 to win the trophy and thanked the hospitality in the warm heart of Africa.

FDH BANK HIKES CUP SPONSORSHIP

FDH Bank has hiked their Sponsorship fee on FDH Bank Cup from K120 million to K150 million for the 2024 season.

This has been noted on Monday when the Bank in collaboration with the Football Association of Malawi awarded players and members of the media who were outstanding in the 2023 season.

The Bank's managing director, Ronald Chimchere, confirmed the news and said the bank is determined to help developing football in the country.

In the awards, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets attacker, Patrick Mwaungulu was voted the player of the tournament, William Thole of Mighty Mukuru Wanderers was the best goalkeeper, golden boot winner was Hassan Kajoke and Yahaya Maitano of Santhe ADMARC was the discovery of the season.

Here are the media awards:

Community Radio
•Victor Musongole
•Moses Byson - LWC
•Isaac Grant - Bembeke

TV - Hanky Chintengo

Photo Journalist: Chifundo Zingunde

Print: Bobby Kabango - Nation

Online: Andrew Chilapondwa

Radio: Richard Tiyesi

"TIKANATHA KUGOLETSANSO ZINA ZAMBIRI" - BUNYA

Mphunzitsi watimu ya Dedza Dynamos, Andrew Bunya, wati timu yake ikhazikika pa chidwi chogwiritsa ntchito kwambiri mipata yomwe anayipeza mchifukwa chake akwanitsa kupambana masewero awo oyamba mu 2024.

Iye amayankhula atatha masewero omwe apambana 3-0 ndi timu ya MAFCO pa zigoli zomwe zinafika mchigawo choyamba ndipo wati timu yake ikanathanso kupeza zochuluka kuposa zimenezi.

"Anali masewero ovuta ndipo timadziwa kuti avuta chifukwa anzathunso amafuna kupambana koma tinangosamala kuti tipeze mipata yochuluka ndipo tiyigwiritse ntchito, ndithokoze anyamata anakwanitsa kutero koma tikanathanso kupeza mipata yambiri." Anatero Bunya.

Iye wati chipambano chimenechi chipereke mphamvu kutimu poti tsopano anyamuka mu ulendo wawo wofuna kuchita bwino mu 2024.

Timuyi ili ndi mapointsi asanu ndi imodzi (6) pomwe yagonja kamodzi, kufanana mphamvu katatu ndi kupambana kamodzinso ndipo ali pa nambala Khumi.

"SITINALI BWINO BASI" - MZUNGA

Wachiwiri kwa mphunzitsi watimu ya MAFCO, Jimmy Mzunga, wati timu yake yakanika kuchita bwino mmasewero awo kamba koti sanali bwino mmasewerowa.

Iye amayankhula atatha masewero omwe agonja 3-0 ndi Dedza Dynamos ndipo anagoletsetsa mu mphindi 40 za mchigawo choyamba koma iye wati pompano sizintha.

"Tagonja zoonadi, sizinali bwino sitinali bwino kuchoka pachiyambi mpake tagonja. Tikuona mavutowa ndipo tikonza." Watero Mzunga.

MAFCO ndi imodzi mwa matimu omwe sanapezebe chipambano mu ligi ya 2024 pomwe agonja katatu ndi kufanana mphamvu kawiri kuti akhale ndi mapointsi awiri pa masewero asanu ndipo ali pa nambala 15.

"OYIMBIRA AMAWATHANDIZAKO A CIVO" - CHIRWA

Mphunzitsi watimu ya FOMO FC, Gilbert Chirwa, wadandaula ndi kayimbilidwe ka Godfrey Nkhakananga ponena kuti amathandizirako timu ya Civo mu ziganizo zake zina.

Iye amayankhula atatha masewero omwe agonja 1-0 ndi Civo pa bwalo la Civo ndipo wati timu yake sinali bwino mchigawo choyamba komabe oyimbira wathandizira Civo.

"Anali masewero ovuta inde tagonja mwina sitinali bwino mchigawo choyamba chifukwa tinabalalika koma mchigawo chachiwiri tinabweramo koma mwina anzathu oyimbirawa anawathandizako a Civo, amapatsa ma free kick komabe tibwereranso tikakonze mavuto athu." Anatero Chirwa.

Timuyi tsopano ili pa nambala yachikhumi ndi chiwiri (12) pomwe ili ndi mapointsi asanu ndi imodzi (6) pa masewero asanu.

"ANYAMATA AKUPHONYA KWAMBIRI" - MAKAWA

Mphunzitsi watimu ya Civo United, Abbas Makawa, wati kuchoka kwa Binwell Katinji kutimuyi kwapangitsa kuti asapeze anyamata odalilika ogoletsa zigoli ndi chifukwa chake akuphonya kwambiri mipata yochuluka.

Iye amayankhula atatha masewero omwe apambana 1-0 ndi timu ya FOMO pa bwalo la Civo ndipo wati anali masewero ovuta koma zilibwino poti apambana atagonja masewero atatu.

"Anali masewero ovuta kwambiri, timadziwa kuti avuta chifukwa anyamata ali ndi phuma kamba kophonya mipata komabe ndine okondwa poti tapambana. Mwina panopa tilibe katswiri wokhazikika oti azimwetsa zigoli, anachoka Binwell Katinji sitinapeze mlowammalo nde tiphunzitsabe omwe tili nawowa afikaponso." Anatero Makawa.

Timu ya Civo tsopano yafika pa nambala yachikhumi ndi chimodzi (11) pomwe yapambana kawiri ndi kugonja katatu ndipo ili ndi mapointsi asanu ndi imodzi (6).

"WE HAVE A LOT TO BE DONE ON OFFICIATION" - ZUNGU

Baka City has become the latest team to cry out about the officiation after saying that the referee frustrated their players so that they lose their match on Saturday.

The team's team manager, Alick Zungu, said this after they lost 0-2 to Silver Strikers and said his team played well very, managed to control the game but referees got a hand in their defeat.

"We played very well but I have never complained about officiation but this have to speak on what happened today. There are a lot to be done because this affects the team's, this is not good at all." Said Zungu.

Meanwhile, he said fans should wait as the team will start picking wins soon because their play has improved and in the Silver game, they could have won but the referee stunned them.

The team remain winless in the debut season in five games as they have managed to make a draw but have lost all remaining four games to have a point on position 16.

"WE HAVE A LOT TO BE DONE ON OFFICIATION" - ZUNGU

Baka City has become the latest team to cry out about the officiation after saying that the referee frustrated their players so that they lose their match on Saturday.

The team's team manager, Alick Zungu, said this after they lost 0-2 to Silver Strikers and said his team played well very, managed to control the game but referees got a hand in their defeat.

"We played very well but I have never complained about officiation but this have to speak on what happened today. There are a lot to be done because this affects the team's, this is not good at all." Said Zungu.

Meanwhile, he said fans should wait as the team will start picking wins soon because their play has improved and in the Silver game, they could have won but the referee stunned them.

The team remain winless in the debut season in five games as they have managed to make a draw but have lost all remaining four games to have a point on position 16.

"WE REALLY PLAYED BADLY" - MPONDA

Silver Strikers head coach, Peter Mponda, was left not happy with how the team performed despite recording their first away victory as he said they failed to control their match.

Mponda said this after beating Baka City 0-2 at the Karonga Stadium but said the performance of his boys was not good.

"I'm happy for the result but not our play. The performance was not good as we failed to keep the ball, we could not control the game I think that needs to be looked into but after getting the first goal, we gave our friends the chance to keep the ball only that they failed to create chances as the back four was solid." Said Mponda.

He further said the journey is still on as they look to continue performing better in each and every game they are playing so that they should finish strong in the season.

The Bankers lead the table with 13 points from 5 games after recording 4 wins and a draw.

"WE ATTACKED THEM IN THE SECOND HALF" - PASUWA

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach, Callisto Pasuwa, said his team is mostly struggling to play well in the first half as he needs first to see how teams are playing because most of them are new.

The Zimbabwean Said this after playing a 1-1 draw with Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and said his team resurrected in the second half hence they got a goal back.

"We did not play in the second half, we were second on the ball failed to attack but in the second half that's when we attacked them and we got the goal, we stayed close to their defense we were better." Said Pasuwa.

He further said his team was not under pressure as they wanted to see first how the Nomads were played as it was not the same team of the last season.

The People's team remain fourth in the standings with 9 points from 5 games after recording two wins and three draws.

"ANATISOKONEZA NDI MMENE ANASINTHIRA A BULLETS" - MWASE

Wachiwiri kwa mphunzitsi watimu ya Mighty Mukuru Wanderers, Meke Mwase, wati kusintha kumene timu ya FCB Nyasa Big Bullets inachita mchigawo chachiwiri kunawasokoneza mpake anakanika kuteteza chigoli chawo.

Iye amayankhula atatha masewero omwe afanana mphamvu 1-1 ndi timuyi pa bwalo la Kamuzu ndipo wati mphamvu za Bullets zinachuluka mchigawo chachiwiri mpake anapezesa chigoli.

"Tasewera bwino kwambiri mu CHIGAWO choyamba koma tikanakhalanso kuti ifeyo timatsalira tikanatha kubweranso mwa mphamvu nde kusintha komwe anapanga anzathu kunatisokoneza, analowetsa anyamata ataliatali omwe anasokoneza kumbuyo kwathu." Anatero Mwase.

Iye wati vuto lomwe akukumana nalo ndi lophonya mipata yochuluka ndipo wati ndi mbali yomwe timuyi ikukonza kuti iyende bwino.

Timu ya Wanderers ikadalibe pa nambala yachitatu pomwe ili ndi mapointsi 9 pa masewero asanu pomwe yapambana kawiri ndi kufanana mphamvu katatu.

"OUR FIRST WIN IS AGAINST SILVER" - MUYOMBE

Baka City interim coach, Davie Muyombe, said enough is enough as they are going to pick their first ever TNM Super League win on Saturday as they play Silver Strikers in their fifth game of the season.

Muyombe said this ahead of the match at the Karonga Stadium and said his team needs a win more so that they move up further in the log table and the win will comes on Saturday.

"We have prepared very well maybe we failed to win in Blantyre because of some technical errors but this time we have sorted them out and I'm telling you that our first win will be tomorrow."

"We need that win more because it's not looking good, we are anchoring the table so now with a win tomorrow, we will move up maybe to 7th or 8th on the table." Said Muyombe.

The rookies have only manage to collect only a point in the league as they lost three games and drew one to sit on position 16 of the log table.

"AKHALA MASEWERO OVUTA KWAMBIRI" - MWANSA

Mphunzitsi watimuyi ya Moyale Barracks, Prichard Mwansa, wati akuyembekezera kuti masewero atimuyi ndi Mzuzu City Hammers akhala ovuta poti anyamatawa akudziwana komanso amaonana kwambiri.

Iye amayankhula patsogolo pa masewerowa omwe achitike pa bwalo la Mzuzu loweruka ndipo wati ngakhale masewerowa atavute, Iwo akungopitirako kuti akachite bwino mmasewerowa.

"Tikudziwa akhala masewero ovuta kwambiri kutengera kuti matimuwa akudziwana komanso amaonerana zokonzekera poti amapangira malo amodzi koma ngakhale atavuta bwanji Ife tikupitilirako chipambano." Anatero Mwansa.

Timuyi ili pa nambala yachisanu ndi chimodzi (6) pomwe ili ndi mapointsi asanu ndi awiri (7) pomwe yafanana mphamvu kamodzi, kupambana kawiri ndi kugonja kamodzi.

"TIKUFUNIKA KUKONZA KUMBALI YOGOLETSA" - BUNYA

Mphunzitsi watimu ya Dedza Dynamos, Andrew Bunya, wati timu yake ili ndi ntchito yokonza kutsogolo kwawo ngati akufunikira kuti ayambe kupezanso zipambano mu ligi ya TNM.

Iye amayankhula patsogolo pa masewero awo ndi MAFCO pa bwalo la Dedza lamulungu ndipotu wati anyamata ake akusewera bwino ndipo akangokwanitsa kumagoletsa ndekuti zipambano ziwapeza.

"Masewero apita aja mipata tinayipeza yochuluka kwambiri koma kuti tigoletse kukanika, timatha kupita kutsogolo komanso kupangitsa kuti anzathu alakwitse kumbuyo kwawo koma kuti mpira ugunde ukonde ukamanika nde tikonza mbali imeneyo zimatheka tiyambanso kuchita bwino." Anatero Bunya.

Timuyi ikupita mmasewerowa ikusaka chipambano chawo choyamba pomwe yagonja kamodzi ndi kufanana mphamvu katatu kuti akhale ndi mapointsi atatu pa masewero anayi pa nambala 12.

"THE PITCH IS NOT IN GOOD SHAPE" - MPONDA

Silver Strikers head coach, Peter Mponda, said the pitch at the Karonga Stadium is not in good shape but that will not be an excuse for them as they want three points on Saturday.

Mponda said this ahead of their match against Baka City on Saturday and said the rookies will be looking for maximum points but they need a win to consolidate their fine start of the season.

"We have prepared very well, we know we are playing on a bad pitch but that will not be our excuse as we want to win in this match so that we prove to ourselves that we have started well in the League." Said Mponda.

The Bankers will be playing their second away match as their first ended in a draw at Dedza Dynamos two weeks ago.

The Bankers are on top of the table with 10 points from 4 games having won three games and drawn once in the TNM Super League.