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Mighty Wanderers’ Bob Mpinganjira crowned coach of the month

Jones Gadama

By Jones Gadama

Mighty Wanderers head coach Bob Mpinganjira has been recognized for his outstanding leadership skills after being named Coach of the Month.

Mpinganjira led his team to an impressive run of three wins and a draw, showcasing his tactical prowess and ability to motivate his players.

The prestigious award is part of a year-long partnership between MMM Sports Plus, a sports merchandise company, and the Coaches Association, aimed at acknowledging the best-performing coach each month.

Mpinganjira’s impressive performance earned him a K150,000 cash prize and a miniature trophy valued at K100,000.

MMM Sports Plus Commercial Director Alice Munthali hailed the initiative as a milestone in efforts to support and motivate local coaches.

“This partnership is a significant step towards recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our coaches,” Munthali said.

In a gracious gesture, Mpinganjira dedicated the award to his technical panel, acknowledging their crucial role in the team’s strong performance.

This sentiment highlights Mpinganjira’s leadership style, which emphasizes teamwork and collaboration.

Mpinganjira’s appointment as head coach of Mighty Wanderers has been widely praised, with many believing he is the right person to lead the team to success.

Under his guidance, the Nomads have shown significant improvement, including a Castel Challenge Cup victory and a second-place finish in the TNM Super League.

The Coach of the Month award is a testament to Mpinganjira’s coaching abilities and his potential to lead the team to even greater heights in the future.

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Mpinganjira, Chatama drafted into Malawi Flames U-20 team

Maravi Post Reporter

By Twink Jones Gadama

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In an exciting development for Malawian football, Bob Mpinganjira and Enos Chatama have been appointed to lead the country’s Under-20 National Football Team.

The duo brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team, and their appointment has been met with enthusiasm by fans and players alike.

Mpinganjira, a former professional footballer and seasoned coach, is set to take on the role of Head Coach for the Under-20 national team. Known for his tactical acumen and ability to develop young talent, Mpinganjira is expected to bring a fresh perspective and innovative approach to the team.

Joining him as 1st Assistant Coach is Milias Pofera, who brings his own unique coaching style and years of experience to the table.

Enos Chatama, who will serve as the 2nd Assistant Coach, is a respected figure in Malawian football and is known for his ability to motivate and inspire players.

The technical panels for both the Men’s Senior and Under-20 national teams have also been announced, with a mix of experienced coaches, trainers, and support staff coming together to ensure the success of the teams.

For the Men’s Senior national team, Patrick Mabedi has been appointed as Head Coach, with Charles Kamanga and Eliya Kananji serving as Assistant Coaches.

The team will also be supported by a team of experts including Technical Advisor Aubrey Nankhuni, Goalkeepers Trainer Victor Mphande, and Physical Fitness Trainer Peter Mgangira.

The Under-20 National team will benefit from the expertise of Fitness Trainer Mcdonald Yobe, Team Manager Nicholas Mhango, and Goalkeeper Trainer Vincent Gona.

With the addition of Technical Advisor Audro Mason Makonyola, the team is set to receive top-notch support and guidance as they prepare for upcoming competitions.

Overall, the appointments of Mpinganjira, Chatama, and the rest of the coaching staff represent a new era for Malawian football.

With a focus on developing young talent and building strong national teams, the future looks bright for football in Malawi.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the debut of the new coaching staff and are hopeful for success on the pitch.

With the right leadership and support in place, Malawian football is poised for great things in the coming years.

As Bob Mpinganjira and Enos Chatama take the reins of the Under-20 National Football Team, all eyes will be on them to lead the team to victory and inspire a new generation of footballers in Malawi.

The future of Malawian football is looking brighter than ever, and with the right leadership in place, the sky’s the limit for the national teams.

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of Malawian football, and all signs point to a successful and promising future ahead.

Malawi, Sports

Covid-19 hits Malawi national team; 9 players test positive ahead of Cosafa games

Maneno Chimulala
Nine players positive to Covid-19

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)—Malawi national team has been dealt with a heavy blow after nine player tested positive, few days before the team travels to South Africa for COSAFA Cup.

The nine players are goalkeeper Brighton Munthali, Yamikani Chester, Peter Cholopi, Gomegzani Chirwa, Chikondi Kamanga, Anthony Nfune, Gaddie Chirwa, Paul Ndhlovu and Stain Davie.

Flames assistant coach Bob Mpinganjira , who was in charge of the match against Tanzania following the exclusion of head coach Meck Mwase due to Covid-19, has also been found positive.

According to information made available to Maravi Post, all the nine players and Mpinganjira are asymptomatic and have gone into isolation.

Head coach Meck Mwase is still in isolation.

Assistant coach Lovemore Fazili will be in charge of the team until Mwase returns.

FAM Competitions and Communication Director Gomezgani Zakazaka said FAM will continue monitoring the individuals and those that will recover will be available for consideration.

“All the players and officials underwent PCR tests while at home and those that tested negative are the ones that have gone into camp.

“We will be following up with all the positive cases to see who will recover in time for the trip to COSAFA. It is a big blow but we will have to work with the players that are available and no new players will be called into camp,” said Zakazaka.

The Flames are in Group B alongside defending champions Zambia, Comoros Islands and Madagascar.

Malawi will start Cosafa Cup against Madagascar on July 7 at Isaac Wolfson Stadium before meeting Comoros at the same venue three days later.

The team’s last match in the group stages will be against Zambia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 13.

The team regrouped on Tuesday morning at the Mpira Village in Blantyre in preparation for the 2021 COSAFA Cup to be held in South Africa next month.

As it is, Fazili has 25 local players in camp with Tawonga Chimodzi as the only foreign based player having joined camp on Tuesday morning. Mozambique based duo of Ndaziona Chatsalira and Schumacher Kuwali are expected to join the team on Wednesday.

Striker Khuda Muyaba and defender Dennis Chembezi will join the squad in South Africa.

The Flames are expected to leave the country on Sunday July 4, 2020 for the 2021 COSAFA Cup where they are in group B alongside Zambia, Madagascar and Comoros.

Malawi, Sports

Tanzania beat Malawi in friendly match

Maravi Post Reporter
Tanzania players celebratibg a goal

Tanzania’s Taifa Stars managed to beat Malawi 2-0 in an international friendly match on Sunday at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

Second half goals from John Bocco and substitute Israel Mwenda gave Tanzania a deserved win despite missing star players Mbwana Samatta and Simon Msuva.

Bocco slotted home the opener after a low neat assist from Salum Abubaker who had benefited from Malawi’s recklessness with the ball in the 68th minute.

Tanzania were two up in the 74th thanks to a well struck free-kick from Mwendwa that left the keeper rooted on his line.

The victory is a big boost for Tanzania ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers where the side is in Group J alongside DR Congo, Benin and Madagascar.

However, Malawi played in absence of coach of the moment Meck Mwase and his assistant Lovemore Fazili due to Covid-19. Defender Peter Cholopi also missed the game due to the same.

Elsewhere, Amity Shamende scored the only goal as visiting Zambia Chipolopolo beat Sudan in Khartoum on Sunday.

On Saturday, Ghana and Ivory Coast played out a goalless draw at the Cape Coast Stadium.

Morocco edged Burkina Faso 1-0 at the Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium thanks to an Achraf Hakimi’s second half goal.