Flames started their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign with an undesirable result after they were held to a goalless draw by Kenya's Harambee Stars at Moi Inter¬national Sports Centre in Nairobi Saturday.

Football Association of Malawi (Fam) is expected to lose nearly K40 million through untapped gate collections after revelations that the Kamuzu Stadium capacity would again be trimmed to 25,000 during Flames' World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers which kick off next month.

Three years ago, Fifa declared the stadium a security hazard and ordered that it must not be filled to its capacity during international matches unless thorough renovations are carried out to reinforce the six open stands.

After hectic weeks of battling against match fixing allegations, defender Chipiliro Jose says he, at last, feels relieved to have finally joined Silver Strikers especially when the deal appeared to be heading for a fall amid the then fierce accusations.

Flames preparations for next month's triple World Cup and Africa Cup battles will now reach the climax following the arrival of foreign-based players this week with defender James Sangala and striker Robin Ngalande expected to fly in on Sunday.

Big Bullets is undoubtedly on the highway to recovery after a disappointing campaign last season which saw them, at some point, embroiled in a battle against relegation.

Escom United defender, Chipiliro Jose, says he now fears for his future after being implicated in the match-fixing storm that swept across the country's football circles last month.

Happiness Nkhoma has become Malawi's second professional female boxer after receiving a licence to box in the club of elites by the Malawi Boxing Association (Maba).

Wellington Balakasi's preparations for his forth-coming international title bout have taken an odd twist, with the pugilist's promoters planning to square him up against three opponents on May 6 alone.

There are fears that local boxing, which has been rising in popularity and star attractions, is going to suffer following an exodus of some big name pugilists who have joined the Malawi Defence Force (MDF). These include star boxers Wilson Shasha Masamba and Osgood Kayuni.

Efforts to be fit have taken a bizarre twist at central region netball heavyweights Blue Eagles Sisters where players have pressured their authorities to make the club become a basketball team as well.

The move, according to the players, will enhance their fitness in a year they will com

Just over two years ago, national soccer team coach Kinnah Phiri was a most sought after instructor who was courted by clubs far and famous; they knocked on his door, hunted for his signature and enticed him with lucrative offers.

Telecommunications giant, Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL) has said it is coming back to sponsoring football next season and that the process is in final stages.

Players for Blantyre-based non-league football outfit, Highlanders, went through an unforgettable ordeal after spending a good seven hours pushing their car to Blantyre from Thyolo after playing a friendly match on Sunday.

The sports fraternity is mourning the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika with an appeal to the in-coming administration to maintain the K120 million Presidential Initiative on Sports (PIS).

It is just two weeks ago that President Bingu wa Mutharika and Tigresses netball team laid down 'big plans' to transform the club into a colossal force; now that the team's sponsor is dead, the club's future looks bleak.

Alfred Manyozo used to be a household name at Wanderers Football Club in the 1980s. Here was a natural goal-scorer and, simply put, a complete striker.

Chimango Kayira's prowess usually goes unnoticed. Maybe it's because he is a reserved character and lets his brilliance do the talking.

Mzuzu should have decent football facilities by July this year after the handing over of a piece of land where the facilities would stand in Luwinga location, officially paving way for commencement of construction work.

Flames striker Esau Kanyenda has conceded defeat in his hunt for a club in South Africa after learning the bitter truth that clubs that were interested in his services have filled up their foreign players' quota.

Fed up with unpleasant results during international events, Malawi Olympic Committee has promised to reward any athlete that will win the any medal at the 2012 London Olympics Games with K1 million.