FAM MOURNS CHILIMA

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has expressed its sadness over the death of the state Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima saying the country has lost a great leader.

The Association said this through a press release after the confirmation of the tragedy when the plane that carried Dr Chilima and 8 other people on Monday went missing only to be found 26 hours later crashed with noone alive.

Meanwhile, the Association has described Chilima as a visionary and transformative leader who placed the interests of the nation above his and that they shall remember him for holding different roles in Football.

"He shall be remembered for his enormous contribution to sports and football in particular. Among others, Dr. Chilima played a crucial role as chairman of the fundraising committee that raised funds for the first ever FAM Cup in 2005 when the country played the whole season without a corporate sponsor.

NO GAMES THIS WEEKEND

Super League of Malawi has rescheduled games that were to be played over the weekend following the death of the State Vice President, Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima.

This has been announced on Tuesday as SULOM showed it's sadness towards Chilima's death.

The League games were to resume this weekend after an international break where Flames had two games over the past days.

WANDERERS JOIN FAM IN MOURNING CHILIMA

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers through its President, Dr Thomson Mpinganjira, Board Directors, management, staff and Supporters, have all expressed their sadness over the death of State Vice President, Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima.

The club said this through a Press release on Tuesday after the confirmation of the death of the VP and 9 other people who crashed in a plane they boarded on Monday.

The Nomads said they will remember Chilima as one of the persons who have worked hard to develop Football in Malawi.

"The Wanderers family will remember Dr Chilima for his passion for sports development and love for his country. Mighty Wanderers FC extend heartfelt condolences to His Excellency the State President Dr Lazarus Chakwera, Madam Mary Chilima and family, families of the nine others and all Malawians of good will." Read the Press release.

Chilima and the other 9 people crashed on Monday in the Chikangawa Forest due to bad weather in Mzuzu.

Timu ya Nyasa Big Bullets ilinawo pa mndandanda wa matimu amene atenge nawo gawo mu mpikisano wa CECAFA Kagame Cup m'dziko la Tanzania kuyambira pa 6 July mpaka pa 22 July 2024.

Ena mwa ma timu omwe ayitanidwa nawo ku mpikisanowu ndi a TP Mazembe kuchoka ku DRC komanso Red Arrows ya ku Zambia.

Timu ya Bullets siidayankhulepo kanthu pankhaniyi koma chikalata chomwe atulusa a CECAFA chikuonesa kuti timuyi yavomera kutero

WHERE IS RICHARD RAPSON?

A lot of questions have been asked on where is former Mighty Mukuru Wanderers attacker, Richard Rapson after leaving Blue Eagles.

The player left the Area 30 side soon after the club's relegation from the Elite League and the player missed transfer deals to Bangwe All Stars and Civo United due to monetary issues.

Meanwhile, the player is now in Mozambique and plays for Desportivo de Nacala in the Moçambola League. He confirmed to us and said the team is good.

The team in on position 7 in their current season with 8 points from 7 games, 11 points behind leaders, Black Bulls.

TEMWA SHINES IN KC CURRENT WIN

Scorchers forward, Temwa Chawinga, scored two goals and provided one assist as Kansas City Current beat Seattle Reign 5-2 in the National Women's Soccer League in USA.

The visitors got a goal through Huitema on 24th minute but Chawinga levelled after four minutes and Huitema's 41st minute goal was also cancelled out before half by Lauren Leal for KC Current.

DiBernardo fired KC Current ahead through a Chawinga's assist on 46th minute before the World's Top scorer in 2023 netting her second of the day a minute later and La Boita netted the final of the day on 67th minute.

This means that Chawinga has 7 goals and 3 assists in the League and has ended her four game drought in the League.

Eswatini eyes Mwase

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers interim coach, Meke Mwase, is one of the coaches lined up to take over the coaching role for the Eswatini National team.

The team is looking for a new coach to lead them and have one eye set on the former Flames gaffer.

Mwase was known in the country after he coached one of the biggest teams in the country, Nsingizini Hotspurs in 2023.

Meanwhile, the former TN Stars mentor has just taken the biggest role at the Nomads after the departure of his counterpart, Nsanzurwimo Ramadan two weeks ago.

Source: Malawi News