"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.

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.

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.

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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