TEMWA SETS A RECORD IN USA

Temwa Chawinga has become the first ever female player in the USA's National Women's Soccer League to score most goals in a season after surpassing a record that stood from 2019.

Chawinga scored a lone goal as Kansas City Current beat Bay FC 0-1 to secure maximum points but also set a heavy record as her 19th goal of the season is the most scored by one player in a season.

She joined the team prior to the start of the season and has become a prolific scorer for the team after now scoring in 14 goals in her last 14 games for the team.

The record had been held by Sam Kerr who netted 18 goals in 2019 but Chawinga matched it last week before breaking it this weekend.

MAFCO OUT OF THE CASTEL CHALLENGE CUP

MAFCO FC has become the first Elite League side to be knocked out of the Castel Challenge Cup after suffering a 5-4 defeat on penalties following a 1-1 draw against second tier League side, Panthers FC at the Nankhaka Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Salima based soldiers were the first to score when Joseph Mbewe rose high to guide the ball into the net on 27th minute of the game but Noel Sibale levelled the scores in the added time of the first half and Panthers fought hard in the second half to force the game into post match penalties.

Geoffrey Sumani netted the winning penalty for Panthers after Aubrey Chafewa missed the last penalty for the visitors as the other four, Peter Kasonga, Ben Mbewe, Paul Ndhlovu and Yohane Malunga scored their kicks while Happy Kasamba, Noel Sibale, Rodwell Chibambo and Aggrey Msowoya also got their's right for the victors.

MAFCO FC deputy coach, Macdonald Kumwembe, accepted the defeat and congratulated Panthers

"BULLETS YAPATSIDWA ZIGOLI ZITATU" - KATCHIKA

Mphunzitsi watimu ya Kumanda Stars, Innocent Katchika, wati wothandizira kwa oyimbira mmasewero omwe timuyi imakumana ndi FCB Nyasa Big Bullets wapereka zigoli zitatu kwa anzawowa zomwe sizimayenera kukhala zololedwa.

Iye amayankhula atatha masewero omwe agonja 22-1 pa bwalo la Kamuzu kuti atuluke mu chikho cha Castel Challenge Cup ndipo iye anaonetsa kusakhutira kwake ndi wothandizira oyimbirayu.

"Mukhonza kuona kuti oyimbira makamaka othandizira kwa oyimbira mmodzi wapereka zigoli zitatu kwa Bullets." Anatero Katchika.

Iye wati timu yake inagonja chifukwa anyamata ake anachita chabe mantha kuti amasewera ndi timu yaikulu ndipo wati mpikisanowu wawaphunzitsa zambiri zomwe agwiritse ntchito popita chitsogolo.

Pa zigolizi, khumi ndi chimodzi zinagoletsedwa mchigawo choyamba pomwe khumi ndi chimodzi zina zinalowa mchigawo chachiwiri.

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Reported by Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr

"WE HAVE DIFFERENTIATED SUPER LEAGUE AND SOCIALS" - PASUWA

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach, Kalisto says he is happy to see how his boys played when going forward as every attack they made was turned out into a goal.

He said this after his team recorded a 22-1 victory over non-League side, Kumanda All Stars at the Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday afternoon as his team booked a place in the round of 32 in style.

He said he was happy to see how his team went forward ways as many attacks turned out to be converted.

"There isn't much to talk about only maybe the offensive part of the boys the mindset saying we are playing these guys and to show them that this is super League and the difference with Socials. You could see we witnessed that every time we sit into the attacking third we got a goal." Said Pasuwa.

He was also left happy to see Alick Lungu returning to action following a long time injury but was introduced on 72nd minute.

In the match, Chawanangwa Gumbo scored 8, Precious Phiri

"WE WERE PLAYING A MORE QUALITY TEAM" - MABEDI

Flames coach, Patrick Mabedi, says a red card given to his team on 16th minute cost them a lot and after trying to contain their opponents, Senegal being a good team found a way through into their defense hence the huge margin.

He said this after the team suffered a 4-0 defeat on Friday afternoon when the team conceded three goals in 8 minutes to complete the damage and minimize the chances of progressing to Africa Cup of Nations.

Mabedi congratulated Senegal and said his team played badly in the match but they need to adjust themselves in order to start performing better once more.

"We started very bad but what cost us most was the red card that changed the reflection of the game but overall we have to adjust because we have to act as soon as possible, we sat back because we didn't have numbers when going forward and tried to contain them but like I said Senegal is a good team, they found a way to get through us." Said Mabedi.

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MAFCO ASKS SULOM TO PUNISH LUNGU TOO

MAFCO FC has asked Super League of Malawi to act on the incident that showed that Wongani Lungu also kicked Victor Mwale following the incident that took place when they played FCB Nyasa Big Bullets.

This follows a response to the charges placed on them by SULOM after their four players, Blessings Chandiyang'ana, Vitumbiko Phiri, Victor Mwale and Christopher Mikuwa were charged of assaulting Bullets players.

In a letter signed by the team's general secretary, Captain Mike Utale, says the Association should also look into the clip which showed Lungu kicked Mwale during the incident.

"We also released a media statement to the effect of condemning the unsportsmanlike behaviour perpetrated by the two players apart from the fact that Mr WONGANI LUNGU is also seen in some clip kicking VITUMBIKO PHIRI between the legs. We would also like to request your office to look into the matter where Mr WONGANI LUNGU is seen kicking VITUMBIKO PHIRI between the le

I am Phillip Chipala from Mwanza district.

"WE NEED THE POINTS" - MABEDI

Flames coach, Patrick Mabedi, says his team will fight hard in order to get maximum points against Senegal on Friday as they do not have any point in their group but that will not come in an easy way.

He said this ahead of the match on Friday where he said the team is ready and had adapted well to the hot conditions in the country which will help them to have a good game.

He said he knows that Senegal is a very good team but at the end of the game, each team fields 11 players and they will strive for success.

"We need points as you know we don't have points so the points will help us to build much confidence when we are going home, I know it will not be easy but we need to dig much deeper if we are to get them." Said Mabedi.

He further said he is happy with the shape of the professional players who are looking better than the locals and expects a good game from them.

The team will play Senegal in their third match of their group having lost the first

CHIKUPIRA FIRES BRACE IN ZAMBIA

Scorchers forward, Vanessa Chikupira, was in top form after scoring twice to help Green Buffaloes Ladies secure a 4-2 win over Police Dove Queens FC in the National Women's League in Zambia on Thursday afternoon.

The defending Champions went ahead through Maylan Mulenga on 7th minute of the game before Patricia Solo levelling the scores on 17th minute but Chikupira's quick brace on 39th and 41st minute put the team 3-1 at half time.

Edah Lungu had to put the game alive for Police Dove on 82nd minute but Mulenga killed off the game with her second goal of the match two minutes later.

The former FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women forward is also included in the Scorchers Provisional squad for the COSAFA Women's Championship of this year.

Reported by Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr

"ANYAMATA ANALI ACHILENDO NDI BWALO" - KAMANGENI

Mphunzitsi watimu ya Mulomba FC yaku Chikwawa, wati anyamata ake asewera bwino kwambiri koma amaliona bwalo la Mpira kukhala lachilendo mmasewero awo omwe agonja 1-2 ndi Durban FC lachinayi masana.

Iye amayankhula atatha masewero omwe achititsa kuti asiyane ndi chikho cha Castel Challenge koma kupatula za bwalo, iye wati ndondomeko yosainira mapepala a osewera awo sinayende bwino yomwe yachititsa kuti osewera ena asasewere nawo mmasewerowa.

"Anzathu a FAM anabweretsa ma kadi mochedwa zomwe zapangitsa kuti osewera ena athu makadi awo asowe olo pepala lokatenga pa boma pathu takatenga lero komanso zama ID zapanga lero lomwe lino nde kukonzekera kwathu kunali kovutirapo moti osewera athu ena ali kumtunda uko nde zakhala ngati zatisokoneza." Anatero.

Timuyi inali akatswiri a boma la Chikwawa kutsatira kuchita bwino mmasewero awo mu bomali ndipo zateremu tsopano yatuluka mu mpikisanowu ndipo Kamangeni wati waphunziramo zambiri mu mpikisan

"WE WANT TO DEFEND THE COSAFA CUP" - FAZILI

Scorchers coach, Lovemore Fazili says he has set a target of defending the COSAFA Women's Championship this year to prove that it was not a fluke when they won it last year in South Africa.

He said this when reacting to a draw conducted by COSAFA on Tuesday after which saw the team placed in Group B alongside Botswana, Madagascar and Mauritius.

Despite the group looking a bit easy, Fazili says it is going to be tough and needs hardwork in order to perform better in the tournament.

"It's going to be tough as we need to be more ready and also work hard but I'm sure we will still do well this year. My target is to defending it so that we show people that it was not a fluke." Said Fazili.

He said the team he has this year will be used to build a strong team for continental tournaments next year which will be featured in professional players and has said two players playing outside the country will debut in the team. Here is the draw:

SULOM CHARGES MAFCO

Super League of Malawi has charged MAFCO FC and its four players, Vitumbiko Phiri, Blessings Chandiyang'ana, Duncan Mwale and Christopher Mikuwa following their unsporting behaviour they did when they played FCB Nyasa Big Bullets last Sunday.

In a letter signed by General Secretary for SULOM, Williams Banda, has placed four charges on the teams and it's players.

The three players, Chandiyang'ana, Mwale and Phiri have been charged of Assault on Wongani Lungu, Mikuwa has been charged on assault on Chawanangwa Gumbo, all players have been charged an act of violence in the match and MAFCO has been of bringing the game into disruption.

Meanwhile, MAFCO and the four players have been given 48 hours to respond to the charges accordingly before a disciplinary hearing.

Reported by Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr

DRC based midfielders Lanjesi Nkhoma and Patrick Mwaungulu as well as Zambia based duo of striker Chawanangwa Kaonga and Robert Saizi joined the Flames camp in Dakar Senegal last night.

The other foreign country based players John Banda, Yamikani Chester, Denis Chembezi and Lloyd Njaliwa will join the team this evening.

The Flames will face Senegal on Friday in Dakar before hosting them at BNS in Lilongwe on Tuesday in the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

MAFCO sends apology to Bullets and Lungu

MAFCO FC captain, Paul Ndhlovu, has apologised to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and their midfielder, Wongani Lungu, following an incident that led to the injury of the star towards the end of the match.

On the 92nd minute of the game, Lungu went down into MAFCO's box before the players from both teams tussling and Yohane Malunga was seen deliberately stepping on Lungu's left leg before Blessings Chandiyang'ana stepping on his right causing the injury.

The former Mzuzu City Hammers vice captain was in tears when he received his player of the match award after the game due to pain and the Palestinians were also angered as they nearly stormed into the pitch but the stewards managed to control them.

Following this incident, Bullets fans stormed MAFCO's Facebook page with their abusive words to show their anger but their Captain Paul Ndhlovu has humbly apologize for the incident.

"We are Sorry to the Bullets Family and Wongani​ Lungu as well on what

MAFCO IPEREKA CHILANGO KWA OSEWERA OPONDA LUNGU

Timu ya MAFCO yadzudzula khalidwe la osewera ake atatu lomwe anaonetsa pa masewero omwe amasewera ndi timu ya FCB Nyasa Big Bullets pomwe anamuponda mwadala Wongani Lungu mpaka kuvulala.

Timuyi yalemba kalata yopepesa kwa katswiriyu komanso FCB Nyasa Big Bullets kamba ka khalidweli lomwe ladzudzulidwa ndi anthu ochuluka kwambiri mdziko muno.

Iyo yati osewera omwe anachita izi ali mmanja mwawo ndipo Duncan Mwale, Blessings Chandiyang'ana komanso Vitumbiko Phiri apatsidwa chilango ku timuyi kamba kochita khalidwe lonyasa tero.

Pomaliza, timuyi yati imatsatira malamulo omwe bungwe la Super League of Malawi lili nawo ndiponso lipitiliza ubale wawo wabwino ndi matimu onse mdziko muno.