Tying the loose ends

It is a very big day in world football today when Wembley Stadium in England hosts this year’s Uefa Champions League final which features two German teams — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Given what we know about the two teams, it promises to be an exciting final and it is my hope and that of many other fans that the match lives up to expectations.

Chilemba set for rematch

Malawi’s revered boxing envoy Isaac ‘Golden Boy’ Chilemba has vowed to sweat blood today (Saturday) when he takes to the ring for a rematch against Briton Anthony Bellew at the O2 Arena in London.

Malawi to embark on sports infrastructure project

Malawi government has said it will from this year start implementing a five-year strategic plan to take sports to the grass roots by building required infrastructure.

Plans to renovate Kamuzu Stadium still on

Malawi Government has said while the focus has shifted towards the construction of the state-of-the-art stadium in Lilongwe, plans to rehabilitate the fallen giant Kamuzu Stadium are still on the cards.

GOtv Netball Challenge kicks off today

The much hyped K12 million (about $30 000) GOtv Netball Challenge starts today Saturday at College of Medicine Sports Complex in Blantyre with the cream of netball from Lilongwe and Blantyre clashing.

Nomads face tough test against BT Utd

The K60 million (about $150 000) Presidential Cup rolls into life this afternoon with the kickoff of the national phase in all the three regions.

Flames, Warriors rivalry back

The rivalry between Malawi and Zimbabwe national football teams, which dates back to three decades, returns in Blantyre this Saturday afternoon as they clash in a friendly encounter at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.

FAM to be fully in charge of coaches

Malawi Government has said it will change the current system whereby Flames coaches are employed by government.

Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Alex Mseka faulted the current system whereby the coaches are hired and managed by Football Association of Malawi (FAM) but sign employment contracts with government.

Coaches committee to conduct preparatory course in CK

The Southern Region Coaches Committee (SRCC) will conduct a preparatory C Licence coaching course in Chikhwawa from June 6-9.

Chiukepo pleads for Flames consideration

Discarded Flames 2010 Africa Cup of Nations qualification hero Chiukepo ‘Yakubu’ Msowoya has said he wants to play a part in the Flames’ ambitious 2014 World Cup qualification campaign.