Malawi’s Flames have been drawn into Group B of the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup alongside Angola, Namibia, and Lesotho.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 4-15, 2025, in Mangaung, South Africa. This year’s edition promises to be exciting, with top teams from the region competing for the coveted trophy.
Peter Mponda
Assistant Coach Peter Mponda described the draw as fair and competitive, noting that each team in group B has chance to qualify to semi finals.
Mponda’s comments reflect the team’s confidence and determination to make a strong showing in the tournament.
The group stage format is designed to ensure that the best teams progress to the semi-finals. The top team from each of the four groups will advance, making every match crucial for the teams involved.
One notable aspect of this year’s tournament is the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
This innovation aims to enhance the accuracy of refereeing decisions and improve the overall fairness of the competition.
The Flames are returning to the competition after missing the 2024 edition due to the tragic passing of Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima.
Ekhaya FC have moved to the third position on the TNM Super League log table following their 2-0 win over Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Wednesday afternoon.
Chimwemwe Yasini and Clever Chikwata were on target for the Cowboys who were coming from a bad outing as they were beaten 1-0 by Kamuzu Barracks over the weekend.
Yasin beat Karonga goalkeeper McLean Mwale to put the host ahead just 7 minutes from kick-off after receiving a brilliant pass from Clever Chikwata.
Man of the match Clever Chikwata
Three minutes later, Stanley Billiat almost doubled the lead for Ekhaya after receiving a pass from James Lumbe but the effort was beautifully saved by Mwale.
Mwale came to the rescue again in the 17th minute, saving Stanley Billiat’s shot to deny the home side from extending the lead.
In the second half, Karonga looked a changed side and Nature Kaonga almost found the back of the net in the 54th minute when his shot missed the upright after Ekhaya goalkeeper Elias Missi went out of position.
Two minutes later Ekhaya had an opportunity to score as Lovemore Mbeta headed wide from close range after receiving a cross from Stanley Billiat.
Clever Chikwata who was also voted man of the match scored Ekhaya’s second goal in the added time after beating two defenders and the goalkeeper to ensure maximum points for the home side.
Ekhaya are now level on 12 points with second placed Mighty Wanderers but the Cowboys have played two more games than the Nomads.
Karonga are now fifth on the log table with 9 points from 5 games.
Elsewhere, the match between Creck Sporting and Kamuzu Barracks ended goalless at Aubrey Dimba Stadium in Mchinji.
Creck are now 14th on the log table with five points after playing five games and KB are fourth with 10 points from six games.
Ekhaya FC have moved to the third position on the TNM Super League log table following their 2-0 win over Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Wednesday afternoon.
Chimwemwe Yasini and Clever Chikwata were on target for the Cowboys who were coming from a bad outing as they were beaten 1-0 by Kamuzu Barracks over the weekend.
Yasin beat Karonga goalkeeper McLean Mwale to put the host ahead just 7 minutes from kick-off after receiving a brilliant pass from Clever Chikwata.
Man of the match Clever Chikwata
Three minutes later, Stanley Billiat almost doubled the lead for Ekhaya after receiving a pass from James Lumbe but the effort was beautifully saved by Mwale.
Mwale came to the rescue again in the 17th minute, saving Stanley Billiat’s shot to deny the home side from extending the lead.
In the second half, Karonga looked a changed side and Nature Kaonga almost found the back of the net in the 54th minute when his shot missed the upright after Ekhaya goalkeeper Elias Missi went out of position.
Two minutes later Ekhaya had an opportunity to score as Lovemore Mbeta headed wide from close range after receiving a cross from Stanley Billiat.
Clever Chikwata who was also voted man of the match scored Ekhaya’s second goal in the added time after beating two defenders and the goalkeeper to ensure maximum points for the home side.
Ekhaya are now level on 12 points with second placed Mighty Wanderers but the Cowboys have played two more games than the Nomads.
Karonga are now fifth on the log table with 9 points from 5 games.
Elsewhere, the match between Creck Sporting and Kamuzu Barracks ended goalless at Aubrey Dimba Stadium in Mchinji.
Creck are now 14th on the log table with five points after playing five games and KB are fourth with 10 points from six games.
Vice President Dr. Michael Usi has described the Ministry of Mining as a potential cash cow that can help revitalize Malawi’s economy.
Usi made the remarks during a Public Sector Reforms Review Meeting with the Ministry of Mining, where the ministry presented progress on five key reform areas in Lilongwe on Tuesday.
The reform areas include improving geological and mining services, strengthening outreach in the mining sector, supporting small-scale mining industries, improving governance, and enhancing monitoring and evaluation systems.
Vice President Michael Usi
Usi emphasized the need for the ministry to adopt a business-oriented approach and recruit exceptional officers who can drive the sector forward.
“This is a business ministry, and there is a need to properly undertake your reforms as this will help revitalize the country’s economy.You need to adopt a business unusual mentality and recruit officers who are extra-ordinary and aggressive in driving the mining sector”Usi explained.
Minister of Mining Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma commended Usi for his passion for developing the mining industry and his understanding of mining issues.
Ng’oma pleaded with the government to prioritize the mining industry by allocating sufficient funds to the ministry, which he believes has the potential to transform the country’s economy within a few months if properly supported.
Mining Minister Hon Zikhale and the Vice president
An international organization, African Enterprise is involving itself in evangelical outreaches reaching out to primary and secondary schools in Lilongwe City encouraging and praying to both teachers and learners that Jesus is all about life.
African Enterprise on Tuesday, visited Mvama Primary school in Chimutu Education Zone in Lilongwe Urban to encourage standard 8 learners seating for Primary School Leaving Certificate of Educations (PSLCE) to put God first for the examinations successes.
Evangelist Shadreck Moyo-Christ is the only hope of life, tells teachers and learners…….
The visit had an opportunity to pray to the teachers at the school to appreciate their great job they are doing of teaching the students and pray to them to seek God’s guidance in their everyday life situations they are meeting at school and after school.
Speaking in an interview, Evangelist Shadreck Moyo, said African Enterprise has been involved in outreach evangelism which started from the Easter festivities and are ongoing till early June, 2025 targeting schools in Lilongwe City in Jesus All About campaign.
Evangelist Moyo said the evangelical outreaches has taken them to Tsabango secondary school, Ngwenya and M’buka priimary schools, among others, before coming to Mvama school with the word of God and praying for them.
He said they are visiting schools to share the love of God that Christ is the only hope of life and God can give them the grace and success if they put him first assuring the students and teachers that there is nothing impossible with God.
“We are going around meeting people to trust God and God will lead their lives in their teaching and learning activities,” said Evangelist Moyo.
He said African Enterprise is in 12 countries which include Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda and Ghana, among others, and has been around in Malawi implementing the business of sharing the word of God with a vision of transforming lives through an empowered church.
Evangelist Moyo said African Enterprise is working with churches in evangelizing cities of Africa in partnerships saying the church is very critical in their assignment of reaching out many people that Christ is the only hope of life.
African Enterprise came to Malawi in 1986 through Evangelist the late Steven Lungu as its team leader and currently, Dr. Cornelius Huwa is its team leader, he is also a Reverend of the Revival Life Church and he is the organization’s Chief Executive Officer.
