"WE NEED TO TRAIN THE BOYS TO SCORE" - MWASE

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers deputy coach, Meke Mwase, said his team found what they went for at the Kamuzu Stadium but his boys missed a lot of chances that could have turned into goals easily.

Mwase said this after the match where the Nomads beat Karonga United 1-0 to move up to the second on the table but Mwase believes the team needs to do more to sharpen up their strikers.

"I think we came here for a win and we've gotten it we have to be happy. Our problems have been scoring but today we have taken one, we have so many of them that could have been goals but we missed I think it's what we have to look into now." Said Mwase.

Clement Nyondo's first goal for the club in the League secured all maximum points as the Nomads moved second with 12 points from 6 games and remain unbeaten for the season.

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"THE BOYS HAVE PLAYED WELL! KUDOS!" KAUNDA

Karonga United head coach, Oscar Kaunda, siluted his boys for playing very well despite suffering a loss as they lost 1-0 to Mighty Mukuru Wanderers at the Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Kaunda said this after the match and said he has seen a lot of positives as the team has new players who have never played at the artificial turf but managed to hold the Nomads.

"It was a good game and I have to congratulate my boys for they have played very well and they are young and we are still building the team so we had other boys have never played at the turf but they played well I'm happy." Said Kaunda.

The team is on position 7 after dropping points today as they have 8 points from their opening 6 games in the 2024 season.

"WE STARTED SLOWLY BUT SECOND HALF BETTER" - PASUWA

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach, Callisto Pasuwa, said his team were an improved side in the second half only that they failed to find a winner but admitted that his boys performed poorly in the first half.

He said this after the match which the team scored a late goal to draw 1-1 with MAFCO and said the team failed psychologically to cover spaces and be on the ball but at least second half they were good.

"A game again that we started slowly if you could see we were not having numbers in the box in terms of our attack and too hesitant also standing in spaces most of the time in the first half but second half were were better, we could run behind the ball, run behind the defense and we were having so many chances unfortunately we did not find the winner but good show to us and opponents." Said Pasuwa.

The team stay fourth with 10 points from 6 games after recording two wins and four draws in the season.

"ZABWINO ZIKUBWERA TSOPANO" - MZUNGA

Wachiwiri kwa mphunzitsi watimu ya MAFCO, Jimmy Mzunga, wati timu yake inaphonya mipata yabwino yomwe anayipeza kuti akanike kugonjetsa FCB Nyasa Big Bullets koma wati tsopano zabwino zayamba kubwera.

Iye amayankhula atatha masewero omwe matimuwa afanana mphamvu 1-1 pa bwalo la Chitowe pomwe Patrick Mwaungulu anagoletsa nthawi yothaitha kuletsa chigoli cha Innocent Makawano cha mchigawo choyamba ndipo wati timu yake iyamba kupambana posachedwa.

"Anali masewero ovuta koma tinayesetsa kuti tichite bwino kungoti mipata yomwe tinayipeza sitinagwiritse ntchito. Zabwino zikuoneka kuti zikubwera ndipo posachedwa tikhale tikupeza chipambano." Anatero Mzunga.

Timuyi sinasunthe pomwe ikadali ndi mapointsi atatu pa masewero asanu ndi imodzi omwe asewera ndipo agonja katatu ndi kupambana mphamvu katatunso ndipo ali pa nambala 15.

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WANDERERS PLANS TO RETURN TO WINNING WAYS

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers have set plans to bounce back from their two successive draws in the past two weeks and return to winning ways as they return to the pitch on Saturday.

The team's deputy head coach, Meke Mwase, said the week has been good his boys have been working to pick a win as they host Karonga United at the Kamuzu Stadium in their third home match in the league.

"We have set our sights to collect three points against Karonga as we have drawn in two games [against Bangwe All Stars and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets] so if we want to fight for a top position we have to be winning so tomorrow we will fight." Said Mwase.

Meanwhile, the former Flames coach said he has no injuries except Vitumbiko Kumwenda who will be out for personal commitments and also hopes to see Sama Tanjong in the match.

The Nomads are fourth on the table with 8 points from five games this season.

"TIKUFUNA KUPAMBANA NDI WANDERERS" - KAUNDA

Mphunzitsi watimu ya Karonga United, Oscar Kaunda, wati timu yawo yakonzekera kuti apeze chipambano pamwamba pa timu ya Mighty Mukuru Wanderers pomwe akukumana nayo loweruka.

Iye wayankhula patsogolo pa masewerowa omwe aseweredwe pa bwalo la Kamuzu ndipo wati akuwatenga masewerowa ngati aliwonse poti chipambano chimafanana kwa matimu onse.

"Tikadakonzekerabe masewerowa poti tikufunika kuti tipeze chipambano pa masewerowa loweruka. Tikukonzekera monga masewero aliwonse poti kupambana ndi Wanderers ndi mapointsi atatu, kupambana ndi Creck ndi mapointsi atatunso nde tachita chimodzimodzi basi." Anatero Kaunda.

Timu ya Karonga United ili pa nambala yachisanu ndi chiwiri (7) pomwe ili ndi mapointsi asanu ndi atatu (8) pa masewero asanu omwe yasewera.

LEVERKUSEN CANT LOSE

Bayer Leverkusen has done it again on Thursday after netting a 98th minute equaliser to avoid their first loss of the season and extended the unbeaten to 49 to reach the final of the UEFA Europa League with a 4-2 aggregate win over AC Roma.

The team trailed 2-0 at 80 minutes but an own goal at 82nd minute gave them life to lead 3-2 on aggregate before Joseph Stanislas scored in the added time to cement the win.

Leverkusen have won their first ever Bundesliga trophy, ending Bayern München's utsamunda and secured final spots in DFB Pokal and now UEFA Europa League.

The team has never lost a game in 2023/24 season and their unbeaten run has stretched up to 49 games.

"TIKUFUNA KUKHALA OYAMBA KUPHA SILVER" - MTETEMERA

Mphunzitsi watimu ya Creck Sporting Club, Macdonald Mtetemera, wati wakambirana ndi osewera ake kuti timu yawo ikhale yoyamba kugonjetsa timu ya Silver Strikers kumathero kwa sabatayi.

Mtetemera wayankhula patsogolo pa masewerowa omwe akukumana lamulungu pa bwalo la Silver ndipo Mtetemera wati ngakhale anyamata awo ena sapezeka kamba koti ali pa ngongole kuchokera ku Silver Strikers, timu yake ichita bwino.

"Takonzekera bwino kwambiri tikufuna kuti sitikhala ndi osewera ena chifukwa anachokera pangongole ku Silver komweko koma tili ndi anyamata oti atha kugwira ntchito ndipo ifeyo tawauza anyamatawa kuti tikhale oyamba kugonjetsa Silver ndipo ndi zotheka chifukwa nafe 3 points tikuyifuna." Anatero Mtetemera.

Anyamata omwe sapezeka ndi Akuzike Lifa, Emmance Nyirenda komanso Tathedwa Willard kamba ka migwirizano kuti sadzisewera akakumana ndi Silver komanso George Chaomba ali ndi kadi yofiira.

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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).

"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.

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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

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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.

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