"OYIMBIRA AKU MALAWI ATHA KUMAYIMBIRA MIPIKISANO IKULUIKULU" - HAIYA

Mtsogoleri wa bungwe la Football Association of Malawi, Fleetwood Haiya, wapereka chiyembekezo kuti oyimbira a mdziko muno akhonza kumayimbira mipikisano yaikulu ngati African Cup of Nations ndi CHAN poti zonse zili mchimake.

Iye amayankhula pa mwambo wopereka zitupa kwa oyimbira omwe bungwe la FIFA lawavomereza ku hotela ya Sunbird Livingstonia ku Salima lamulungu masana.

Iye wayamikira oyimbira kuti ayimbira bwino mu chaka cha 2024 pomwe zoliralira zinachepa kwambiri mu chakachi ndipo wati tsopano oyimbira akuno atha kumakayimbirano mipikisano ikuluikulu.

Iye anati: "Chimene chimavuta ndi choti oyimbira athu anali asanakhale ndi maphunziro a VAR koma apa tsopano aphunzira mwayi umenewu ukhonza kutseguka."

Oyimbira 16 ndi omwe apatsidwa zitupa za FIFA ndipo asanu ndi oyimbira apakati, asanu ndi anayi ndi othandizira ndipo awiri ndi oyimbira masewero apagombe.

HAIYA WATI OYIMBIRA ONSE AZIPATSIDWA ZITUPA ZA MDZIKO MUNO

Mtsogoleri wa bungwe la Football Association of Malawi, Fleetwood Haiya, wati ali ndi ganizo loti oyimbira a mdziko muno azikhalanso ndi chitupa cha mulingo wapa dziko ndipo yemwe azipalamula azilandidwa.

Iye amayankhula pa mwambo umene amapereka zitupa za pansi pa bungwe la FIFA kwa oyimbira mpira wamiyendo khumi ndi awiri (12) komanso a masewero apagombe awiri.

Iye wati FAM ikhale ikubweretsa chitupa chapadziko ngati momwe chilili cha FIFA kuti mwina oyimbira azilimbikira komanso izitha kuchotsedwa kwa iwo ngati apalamula.

"Chitupa chimenechi chizipereka chilimbikitso kwa oyimbirawa komanso kuwapangitsa kugwira ntchito moyenerera ndi kubweretsa chikhumbokhumbo chopeza chitupachi zikatero mpira upita patsogolo." Iye anafotokoza.

Haiya anatinso yemwe adzapezeke olakwa pa milandu ina ndiye kuti azidzalandidwa chitupachi.

Match fixing free season excites CRFA

The Central Region Football Association says they believe the Chipiku Stores Premier Division League champions, Blue Eagles, will win the TNM Super League next season after finishing unbeaten to set a new record for the team.

The Association's General Secretary, Antonio Manda said this when Eagles were playing their final match of the season where they beat Panthers 1-0 thanks to Chikondi Mvula's lone goal.

Manda congratulated Eagles for finishing unbeaten and was happy to produce a champion without match fixing claims which is an achievement to their committee.

"Others had doubts but we have managed to deliver, finishing the League without match fixing claims and without any team missing a match so we are very happy." He said.

He further said Eagles finishing unbeaten in the League has never happen before and the fact that Eagles also won the FDH Bank Cup, they believe they have sent a rightful owner and that they will win the Super League.

INVICIBLES: Eagles finish Chipiku League unbeaten

Blue Eagles has returned in the TNM Super League in style after finishing the whole season unbeaten to set a new record the League.

The team set the record after beating Panthers FC 1-0 on their final match of the season with Chikondi Masamba scoring the lone goal of the match.

Out of 22 matches, Eagles managed to claim 19 wins and three draws, scoring 52 and conceding 11 goals to claim a massive 60 points in the League.

Head coach for the team, Eliya Kananji, says the team has no time to rest as they start fixing things to avoid another shock relegation in the League.

He said, "Hopefully we will bring some new faces to strengthen our side as we do not want to repeat the past mistake. We have seen good players with potential in the League, we need to bring them and expose them."

KHUMBENI SIGNS FOR GILLINGHAM FC

Malawian England based attacker, Nelson Khumbeni, has secured a move to Gillingham United from Bolton Wanderers in an undisclosed fee.

Gillingham made the announcement on Friday afternoon after completing the deal and has signed a two and half year deal with the team.

Speaking after penning the deal to complete the move, the Malawian born star said he was happy to join the team.

"It is a big team and i would like to help the team push ahead so that we secure promotion so i am very happy to join this big club." He said.

Meanwhile, the team plays in the Sky Bet League in England which is the third tier League and they sit 16th in the 24 team log table having picked 30 points from 24 games and managed to score 25 goals and concede 28.

They stay 28 points adrift leaders, Walsall which has 58 points but its only 14 points behind the third place which is a qualifying position into the League One.

Match fixing free season excites CRFA

The Central Region Football Association says they believe the Chipiku Stores Premier Division League champions, Blue Eagles, will win the TNM Super League next season after finishing unbeaten to set a new record for the team.

The Association's General Secretary, Antonio Manda said this when Eagles were playing their final match of the season where they beat Panthers 1-0 thanks to Chikondi Mvula's lone goal.

Manda congratulated Eagles for finishing unbeaten and was happy to produce a champion without match fixing claims which is an achievement to their committee.

"Others had doubts but we have managed to deliver, finishing the League without match fixing claims and without any team missing a match so we are very happy." He said.

He further said Eagles finishing unbeaten in the League has never happen before and the fact that Eagles also won the FDH Bank Cup, they believe they have sent a rightful owner and that they will win the Super League.

NOMADS SHOT IN THE HANDS

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers has secured a kit sponsorship deal with the up and coming Betting company, 888 bets ahead of the 2025 season.

The team's Chief Executive Officer, Panganeni Ndovi, expressed his happiness over the deal which will see the Nomads earning K100 million from the company.

The company becomes the fourth betting company to storm the Malawian Football as Betway works with Silver Strikers, Premier Bet is for Dedza Dynamos and Betika works with Mzuzu City Hammers.

TIGERS YAPEREKA MWAYI KWA ONSE

Timu ya Mighty Tigers yapereka mwayi kuti onse omwe akufuna kukapezekako ku zokonzekera zawo zomwe zikuyamba pa 21 January 2025 kuti atha kukapezekako.

Mkulu watimuyi, Robin Alufandika, watiuza kuti makonzekeredwe ali mu magawo atatu omwe athandize kuti aliyense akhale ndi mwayi wokhala mbali imodzi ya timuyi.

Iye anati, "Pali akatswiri mbambande omwe tawayitana amenewo azisewera pa okha ngati timu yaikulu tikukonza zamigwirizano ndipo ena azisewera ndi Reserve yathu koma ngati achite bwino tiziwatenga ndipo achisodzera azikasewera ndi Under 16 yathu."

Iye watinso osewerawa akufunikira kutenga zonse zomenyera mpira basi ndipo malo ndi bwalo la Mpira mu mzinda wa Blantyre.

Timuyi ikuyamba zokonzekera mofulumira ndi cholinga choti apeze osewera amphamvu omwe athandize timuyi mu ligi ya chaka cha 2025.

Wolemba: Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr

TIGERS YAPEREKA MWAYI KWA ONSE

Timu ya Mighty Tigers yapereka mwayi kuti onse omwe akufuna kukapezekako ku zokonzekera zawo zomwe zikuyamba pa 21 January 2025 kuti atha kukapezekako.

Mkulu watimuyi, Robin Alufandika, watiuza kuti makonzekeredwe ali mu magawo atatu omwe athandize kuti aliyense akhale ndi mwayi wokhala mbali imodzi ya timuyi.

Iye anati, "Pali akatswiri mbambande omwe tawayitana amenewo azisewera pa okha ngati timu yaikulu tikukonza zamigwirizano ndipo ena azisewera ndi Reserve yathu koma ngati achite bwino tiziwatenga ndipo achisodzera azikasewera ndi Under 16 yathu."

Iye watinso osewerawa akufunikira kutenga zonse zomenyera mpira basi ndipo malo ndi bwalo la Mpira mu mzinda wa Blantyre.

Timuyi ikuyamba zokonzekera mofulumira ndi cholinga choti apeze osewera amphamvu omwe athandize timuyi mu ligi ya chaka cha 2025.

Wolemba: Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr

NOMADS SHOT IN THE HANDS

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers has secured a kit sponsorship deal with the up and coming Betting company, 888 bets ahead of the 2025 season.

The team's Chief Executive Officer, Panganeni Ndovi, expressed his happiness over the deal which will see the Nomads earning K100 million from the company.

The company becomes the fourth betting company to storm the Malawian Football as Betway works with Silver Strikers, Premier Bet is for Dedza Dynamos and Betika works with Mzuzu City Hammers.

CRECK CONFIRMS KAMWENDO AS HEAD COACH

Creck Sporting Club has officially announced the appointment of Joseph Kamwendo as a new head coach replacing Macdonald Mtetemera who left the team on a mutual agreement.

The team has also said that Kamwendo will be assisted by Gift Mkandawire and Harrison Saidi as vice and second vice coaches respectively.

It has been a bright day for the former Flames captain after Football Association of Malawi also confirmed Kamwendo's name as one of the coaches who have passed the CAF B Coaching license exams meaning he is able to coach in the elite League.

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Mponda: Nkungula is one of the best goalkeepers

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach, Peter Mponda, says he is very happy to see Clever Nkungula extending his stay at the team as he is one of the best goalkeepers in modern Football.

Mponda said this after the player signed a two years extension deal on Friday afternoon as he is expected to enjoy game time in 2025 after struggling last year due to injuries.

He said Nkungula is a young player but plays beyond his age and he is one of the goalkeepers needed in the modern football due to his footwork.

"He struggled last year not that he is not good but injuries so i hope this year, he will be with us and contribute to the greatness of the team." Added Mponda.

Nkungula becomes the third player to extend his stay at the team after Blessings Mpokera and Yankho Singo as the team awaits for other players to sign extensions.

NKUNGULA HAPPY TO STAY AT BULLETS

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets goalkeeper, Clever Nkungula, says he is expecting a very good season with the People's team and he is very happy to stay for other two years at the team.

He said this after penning an extension at the team on Friday afternoon and said he wants to help the team in 2025 after having a tough time last year due to injuries.

He said, "Injuries are one of the things a player should be expecting so last year i was working on my hearing now i am back, i need to contribute to the team's success."

Meanwhile, he further said the team got hard lessons in 2024 and they need to work hard in 2025 to retain their glory.

Nkungula came from the ranks of the team's Reserve side but his playing time has been minimal due to injuries as last season, he played three games only.

ABAMBO: TIGERS IKUFUNA OWATHANDIZA

Mkulu watimu ya Mighty Tigers, Robin Abambo Alufandika, wamema makampani ndi anthu akufuna kwabwino kuti abwere adzathandize timu mbambande poti padakali pano alibe owathandiza.

Alufandika amayankhula atafunsidwa momwe chaka cha 2025 akonzera kuti agwire ntchito ndipo wati makampani sadzakhumudwa poti Tigers simatuluka mu ligi.

"Timu mbambande ilibe wowathandiza chaka chino nde timeme makampani ndi akufuna kwabwino kuti abwere, iyi ndi timu mbambande, ankhala kale mu ligi, akatswiri odziwa kusula osewera ndipo sadzakhumudwa." Anatero Abambo.

Iye anatinso mu chaka cha 2025 si chaka choyankhula Kwambiri koma chogwira ntchito ndipo akufuna kuti apange zokupsa.

Matiga omwe anatengako ligi mu chaka cha 1989 anamaliza pa nambala 12 chaka chatha ndipo ayamba zokonzekera pa 21 January 2025 pa bwalo la Mpira.

Wolemba: Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr

FOMO: Tikufuna kubwerera mu Supa ligi pompano

Timu ya FOMO FC yati ikufunitsitsa kusunga osewera omwe amagwiritsa mu Supa ligi cholinga choti awathandize kubwerera mu ligi posachedwapa poti padakali pano ali ndi luso kale losewera mu ligi yaikuluyi.

Mlembi wamkulu watimuyi, Jimmy Maloya, amayankhula izi pomwe amatsimikiza kuti asewere nawo mu ligi yaing'ono yadziko lonse yomwe ikuyambika mu chaka chino.

Iye wati iwo ndi khumbo lawo lobwereranso mu ligiyi ndipo nkhani yake ndi yosewera mu ligi yaing'onoyi.

"Tikukhulupilira kuti tikhale ndi osewera omwe timagwiritsa mu Supa ligi poti tsopano ali ndi ukadaulo wokwana ndipo ziphweka kubwereranso mu ligi." Anatero Maloya.

Pa nkhani ya mphunzitsi, iye wati timu ikabwerera ku tchuthi, akhale akulongosola koma malingana ndi malipoti, Elvis Kafoteka saonekako kutimuyi ndi Jimmy Zakazaka atha kutenga timuyi.

FOMO inatuluka mu ligi ya TNM itangosewera kwa chaka chimodzi pomwe inathera pa nambala 14.

BULLETS YASIYANA NDI OSEWERA 9

Timu ya FCB Nyasa Big Bullets yakhala yoyamba kuchotsa osewera mu ligi ya chaka cha 2025 pomwe yalengeza mayina asanu ndi anayi omwe akhale akusuntha kutimuyi.

Timuyi yatsimikiza za mayinawa kudzera pa tsamba lawo la mchezo masana a lachisanu pomwe osewerawa sali mu dongosolo la aphunzitsi ndipo ena achoka atakambirana ndiponso ena migwirizano yatha. Osewerawa ndi:

Colin Mujuru
Felix Demakude
Kesten Simbi
Matthews Masamba
Mphatso Magaleta
Precious Phiri
Thomson Magombo
Ronald Chitiyo
Kenneth Pasuwa

Ndipo timuyi yati yapereka migworizano yoonjezera kwa osewera monga Gomegzani Chirwa, Stanley Biliati komanso Nickson Nyasulu ndipo zili ndi iwo kuti asayine.

ZIMBABWE'S PLATINUM SIGNS MALAWIAN PHIRI

Former FCB Nyasa Big Bullets midfielder, Precious Phiri, has signed a two years contract with Zimbabwe's top side, FC Platinum, days after leaving the People's team.

Phiri's manager, Isaac Kamanga, has confirmed about the news and the player himself wrote the news on his Facebook page to confirm about his new home.

"New Home, PURE PLATINUM PLAY......FC PLATINUM ⚽" He wrote.

Meanwhile, Phiri wrote a farewell letter to Bullets earlier this week to end his 7 year stay at the team as he joined from Mighty Tigers in 2018.

He has managed to win five TNM Super League trophies during his time at the team and many other trophies including FDH Bank Cup, Castel Challenge Cup and Airtel Top 8.

Chatama: Demotivating factors cost us

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve head coach, Enos Chatama, says the 2024 Thumbs Up Premier Division was the easiest to win but faced some demotivating factors which need to be ironed out for the future of the team.

He said this on the final day of the League where they lost 2-0 to Ekhaya FC and said these factors which did not mention, starting from coming late on the day as those which has cost them in the League.

"Balancing the team from defence to attack, you would see that we did well in defence than attack. We conceded 6 goals in 14 games and in the group stages, we conceded three and finished top but we haven't been scoring." Said Chatama.

He said the team lost it when coming to the Christmas and new year holiday when they lost to Mighty Wanderers Reserve and failed to win in the following two games due to factors not revealed to the media.

He said: "They demotivated us with some factors and these needs to be ironed out for better future

Civo: Manda not for sale

Civil Service United had labelled their vice captain as a property of Malawi Government as they have told Mighty Mukuru Wanderers that Manda is 'not for sale'.

The team's Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Chipalanjira, wrote this in response to Mighty Mukuru Wanderers' proposal asking for the availability of the player.

"Kindly be advised that the player currently has a running contract with the Civil Service United Football Club and that we do not have any plans of releasing him on transfer." said Chipalanjira.

Meanwhile, he said the response is also going to all teams who are looking for the signature of the player.

Manda pegged at K10 million

Civil Service United says they have received a proposal letter from Mighty Mukuru Wanderers seeking the services of defender, Masiya Manda, for a possible move to the Lali Lubani side.

In a letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Panganeni Ndovi, asked if the player is available for sale, if they may start discussions and the price of the player.

However, in fear of being violent in their latest transfers, the Nomads have also assured Civil of a respectful discussion for the player.

According to Bright Lunda, the player has a two years running contract and a release clause of K10 million.

The player was signed last year from Mighty Tigers in an undisclosed fee and was named as the team's vice captain.

Joseph: Mulungu amudalitse Mponda pondikumbukira

Wosewera watsopano ku timu ya FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Blessings Joseph, wati wathokoza kwambiri kwa mphunzitsi Peter Mponda pomwe wamukumbukiranso ndi kumukhulupilira kuti atha kugwiranso ntchito limodzi.

Iye amayankhula atasaina mgwirizano wa zaka zitatu kutimuyi pomwe tsopano wachoka ku timu ya Chitipa United ndipo wati ndi wokondwa popita ku Bullets.

Iye wati zikuonetsa kuti Mponda amakhala akumutsatabe kulikonse amayenda ndipo asewera chimodzimodzi momwe amachitira ku Chitipa.

"Chitipanso ndi timu yaikulu ndipo ngati ndimasewera bwino Bullets ndi kundiona ndekuti ndi zotheka kuseweranso kunoko nde ndilimbikira kuchepetsa kulakwitsa kuti anthu atikonde." Anatero Josephy.

Katswiriyu wasewerapo timu ya Wizards yomwe inali ya Mponda mu zaka khumi zapitazo ndipo uku ndi kukumananso kwa iye ndi mphunzitsiyu.

Henderson walonjeza zabwino ku Bullets

Katswiri wotseka kumbuyo watsopano ku timu ya FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Chikumbutso Henderson, wati akuyembekeza kusewera bwino kuposa momwe amachitira kutimu yomwe wachoka ndipo anthu ayembekezere zabwino.

Iye amayankhula atatha kusaina mgwirizano wa zaka ziwiri kuchokera ku timu ya Mzuzu City Hammers ndipo wati ndi okondwa kamba koti wapita ku timu yaikulu.

Iye wati akukhulupilira kuti apeza upangiri watsopano ku timuyi womwe upititse patsogolo kwambiri luso lake kumpira.

"Tikumana ndi anthu atsopano omwe andiphunzitse zambiri zomwe zindithandize kupita patsogolo ndi zina zomwe ndikudziwa kale nde masapota andilandire kuti tigwire ntchito." Iye anatero.

Henderson wakhala katswiri mbambande kutimu ya Mzuzu City Hammers pomwr mu chaka cha 2024 anayithandiza kuthera mu matimu anayi amu TNM Supa ligi komanso kufika mu ndime yotsiriza ya Castel Challenge Cup.

Mponda happy with Henderson, Josephy signings

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach, Peter Mponda, says the team has made very good signings as they look to cover their defense but their attack is okay.

He said this when Chikumbutso Henderson from Mzuzu City Hammers and Blessings Josephy from Chitipa United were signing contracts with the team on Monday afternoon.

He said the two are good signings of the teams and has explained their quality in the players.

"Josephy worked with me for three years before leaving for Sable Farming, he is good and composed, if you want to play from the back, he is a player suitable for that. Henderson is also good, got height and also plays with the ball." Said Mponda.

He has since not ruled out other new signings at the team but says only those who are more better than the players who are at the team are those who are coming.

The signings come after the departure of defenders, Nickson Nyasulu and Gomegzani Chirwa plus Precious Phiri, who have been outst

PHIRI SAYS GOODBYE TO BULLETS

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets midfielder, Precious Phiri, has confirmed his departure from the team ending his 7 years stay at the team.

Phiri wrote a farewell message to the team's board, players and fans announcing his departure in the period he was attending trials in Zimbabwe.

"I'm still processing the emotions, but I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you."

"Over the past 7 years, we've shared countless memories, triumphs, and setbacks. Your unwavering support has been the driving force behind my growth, and I'm forever grateful. From the highs of winning championships to the lows of tough losses, you've been there for every step of the way."

He has however thanked everyone at the team as he takes his next chapter in his football profession.

Phiri joined FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in 2018 from Mighty Tigers and he has been part of the team that won the League from 2018 to 2023.