Sankhani's misfortunes knock Eagles out of Castel Cup

Substitute Sankhani Mkandawire made a costly blunder in the very last minute of the game before missing a penalty kick in the shootout as Blue Eagles bottled away their lead to suffer a 4-3 defeat against Goshen City Dedza Dynamos in the Castel Challenge Cup on Saturday at the Kamuzu Stadium.

Blue Eagles came inches closer to book a place in the final twice, in the regulation time and shootout but failed as luck went on Dynamos.

Micium Mhone stroke in the 84th minute with a powerful strike but Mkandawire's blunder enabled substitute Gift Magola to score and take the game to the penalties.

In the shoutouts, Mkandawire, Lanken Mwale and Chikumbutso Bello Jr failed to score for Eagles as Christopher Phiri and Friday Osagie also missed for Dynamos but Peter Zulu netted the winner for the hosts.

Head coach for Eagles, De Klerk Msakakuona accepted the defeat saying luck was not on their side.

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Mphasi Stars in Dynamos' CAF CL Win

Flames attacker Chifundo Mphasi came off the bench to deliver one of his best performances in the CAF Champions League, providing an assist to help Power Dynamos beat RS Berkane 2-0 on Saturday.

Mphasi, introduced in the 65th minute, was a thorn in the side of the Moroccan team, forcing many fouls and cards against the opposition.

In the 92nd minute, he made a brilliant run, beating his marker before setting up captain Charles Zulu to double the lead and seal the win.

The win gives Dynamos 7 points from two wins, one draw, and two defeats, setting up a must-win final match in the group stages.

Dedza Dynamos Edge Blue Eagles, Reach First Cup Final

Goshen City Dedza Dynamos produced a dramatic comeback to score a 95th-minute equalizer before going on to beat Blue Eagles 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time, in the Castel Challenge Cup semifinals at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday.

The late goal scored by substitute Magola forced the game into penalties where Dynamos emerged victorious. This thrilling win marks their first-ever cup final appearance since promotion to the Elite League in 2021.

Micium Mhone had put Eagles ahead in the 84th minute, but Magola's late strike leveled the game. In the penalty shootout, Dynamos proved stronger, winning 4-3.

Head coach Alex Ngwira praised his team's fighting spirit, saying, "We could have finished the game in the first half, but we missed chances. Our complacency helped Eagles score, but we thank God we didn't give up."

Dynamos will face the winner of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mzuzu City Hammers in the final.

Henry Leads NBM Premiership Player of the Season Nominees

Silver Strikers Ladies forward, Deborah Henry, appears to be a favourite to win the NBM Women's Premiership Player of the Season award following her brilliant performance in the league.

Henry scored 24 goals from 18 games, won more Player of the Match awards than any other player (six), and scored against every team in the tournament. She has been nominated alongside her teammate Ireen Khumalo and Ascent Academy's Leticia Chinyamula for the award.

Meanwhile, Khumalo will compete with Ascent's Maureen Kenneth and Civil Women's Emily Samuel for Best Defender. Chinyamula's competitors for Best Midfielder are Sarah Mlimbika of Ntopwa and Wanderers' Funny Moyo.

Henry is set to claim the Top Goal Scorer accolade, while Ireen Sibande of Silver Strikers is likely to be named Best Goalkeeper for keeping the most clean sheets in the league.

"Tidzakhala ndi molalo yaikulu tikakatenga COSAFA" - Fazili

Mphunzitsi watimu ya Scorchers, Lovemore Fazili, wati matupi a osewera a timuyi akuoneka kuti ndi okonzeka kugwira ntchito ndipo akukhulupilira kuti akachita bwino kwambiri ku mpikisano wa COSAFA ku South Africa.

Iye amayankhula mu tsiku lachiwiri la zokonzekera za timuyi mu m'bindikiro wawo ndipo wati ndi Sabina Thom komanso Asimenye Simwaka omwe sanafike.

Iye anati ali ndi chiyembekezo chokatenga chikho kuti adzakhale ndi molalo popita ku WAFCON.

"South Africa ndi timu ya mphamvu yomwe imatha mpira komanso tinayichinyapo nde tikayambira pomwepo. Khumbo lathu ndi lofika ndike yotsiriza ndi kutenga chikho chifukwa kutero tidzakhala ndi molalo popita ku WAFCON," iye anatero.

Iye watinso akukonza kwambiri pagolo, kumbuyo ndi pakati kuti osewera omwe amatumikira matimu a mdziko muno akhale okupsa pa mipikisanonso ikudzayi.