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Tabitha Chawinga has retained her spot in the team of the week after named again in the D1 Arkema's best 11 of the Week 18.

She got a goal against Montpellier to make it 15 goals in France.

"I DID NOTHING WRONG" - MAPENZA

Zimbabwe head coach, Norman Mapenza, said he did not do wrong that could have made referee Godfrey Nkhakananga give him a red card and that his players were affected psychologically.

The Zimbabwean said this in a post match interview saying his boys played very well and Congratulated Kenya for winning the match but said some decisions from the referee were not fair.

"First I should congratulate Kenya for winning the match, but to us we played very well mostly in the first half, we sticked to our plan and got the early goal as we planned but in some moments Kenya dominated before we came back unfortunately we conceded in the final three minutes. Then that commotion began, I think there were some decisions that I was speaking but I think I overreacted then the referee sent me off of course the Kenyan referee was also on the pitch so I think I did not do anything wrong." Said Mapenza.

Meanwhile, his captain, Marshall Munetsi called for fairness in Afric

FLAMES READY FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS - MABEDI

Flames coach, Patrick Mabedi, said he has gotten what he wanted for the team and it is good to go for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in June.

Mabedi said this after a 1-2 defeat against Zambia and said the competition gave him a platform to see how to use other players in absence of other regulars.

"I wanted to see how other players can perform and surely they have passed and I can comfortably say that we are ready to play in the World Cup Qualifiers." Said Mabedi.

Meanwhile, the coach also explained the absence of some foreign based players.

"Okedina had a stomach problem that why he was replaced, Henri [Kumwenda] picked a knock at the training while Takondwa Maosa had a knock that's why they didn't play together. Chembezi did well as a left back, I think Kieran Ngwenya will come in our next games, as of now he was committed and the team could not release him." Mabedi added.

The team finished fourth in the Four Nations tournament aft

BANGWE SECURES UD SONGO FRIENDLY

Bangwe All Stars will play Mozambican giants, UD Songo in a friendly.

The Mark Harrison's side confirmed the news via their Facebook page.

The two teams will meet on Saturday in Mozambique.

Reported by Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr

MABEDI CLARIFIES MHANGO'S ACT

By Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr

Flames coach, Patrick Mabedi, said he gives players freedom to go to the dressing room after being substituted because as a team they don't have changing kits.

Mabedi said this as a response to what Gabadinho Mhango did after heading straight to the dressing room after his substitution on 52nd minute and he warned the media to "don't mix sugar and salt".

"I think on that issue let me make myself clear. In Europe we see players maybe changing clothes after being substituted but here, we don't have those kits so I give a freedom to go and change because you may end the 90 minutes while wet. As for Gaba, he came at the bench, we shoke hands, I think it could be worrisome if he just left without coming at the bench so don't mix sugar and salt." Said Mabedi.

The South African based player had had a very bad game after failing to shine with the team performing badly in the first half against Kenya. Malawi lost 1-2 in the match.