Lucius Banda and son John thrill Mangochi fans at Davido Lounge launch

Malawi music icon, ‘Soldier’ Lucius Banda, his son, John, and Zembani Band were the centre of attraction Saturday night at Mangochi Boma as they dished out their best at the launch of the new club in town, Davido Lounge. Soldier and his Zembani Band kept the fans busy on their feet throughout the night up […]

John Banda appointed Ferroviaro captain: Malawi star vows to up his game

Former Blue Eagles and Flames international attacker has expressed delightment with his appointment as Captain for Mozambican top league side Ferrovario de Nampula. Banda was appointed to the position during the pre-season by coach Salvado. He told Nyasa Times that to be handed the position simply means the coach has trust in him. “I feel […]

Done deal: ‘CJ’ Banda, Kuwali to join Ferroviario de Nampula

It’s a done deal! Blue Eagles duo of John ‘CJ’ Banda and Schumacher Kuwali can afford a smile following the completion of their transfer move to a Mozambican top premier league side Ferroviario de Nampula. The deal was finally sealed on Thursday 25th February, 2015. Both the players agent Nelito James Pondamale and Blue Eagles […]

‘CJ’ Banda attracts interest of another Mozambique club: Ferroviario offers ‘lucrative deal’

Malawi international and  Blue Eagles midfielder John ‘CJ’ Banda who is currently on trials with Ferroviario de Nampula currently in Johannesburg, South Africa has attracted interest of another Mozambican top-flight football league side Desportivo de Maputo. However, Blue Eagles have advised Desportivo to wait “untilafter his current trials,” according to club vice-general secretary Benjamin Msowoya. […]

Blue Eagles duo join Mozambique club on South Africa tour

Blue Eagles captain Christopher John Banda and striker Schumacher Kuwali are on the verge of joining Mozambique top league side Ferroviaro de Nampula. Banda and Kuwali left Durban, South Africa to join the team which is preparing for next season. Blue Eagles team manager Gabriel Chirwa confirmed that Ferroviaro were interested in the two players […]

John Banda move to Cosmos called off

Malawi national team and Blue Eagles midfielder John Banda  move to South Africa Premier Soccer League (PSL) outfit Jomo has collapsed. Cosmos have however opted to fill its remaining foreign quota by recruiting a goalkeeper during the January transfer window. According to Cosmos’ local-based agent Ben Chiwaya, Banda  “did well”  during week-long trials early this […]

Malawi striker John Banda  passes trials at Jomo Cosmos

Blue Eagles captain and Flames international attacker John ‘CJ’ Banda claims he has passed two weeks trials he underwent at the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Jomo Cosmos. Banda who returned home on Thursday said  he received an assuarance from Cosmos owner Jomo Sono that he has been impressive and that he successfully passed the […]

Dedza players leave for South Africa for trials

Dedza Young Soccer players Chisomo Mpachika and Mishindo left on Monday to undergo trials at South Africa’s top league Umtata Bushbucks. Dedza Young Soccer coach Milias Jegwa Pofera confirmed that the Mpachika and his teammate had been on Bushbucks radar throughout the season. Pofera said an official from Bushbucks came in Malawi to assess the […]

CJ off to South Africa for Cosmos trials: Malawi midfielder upbeat to clinch deal

Blue Eagles captain and Malawi national senior soccer team international attacker John ‘CJ’ Banda has been invited for eight weeks trials at newly promoted Premier Soccer League side Jomo Cosmos in South Africa. The Blue Eagles captain confirmed with Nyasa Times on Tuesday morning before his departure for the rainbow nation. Banda said he feel […]

John Banda out rest of season: Ngosi to return for Malawi Carlsberg Cup final

Flames and Blue Eagles marksman John Banda, who was set to resume training at his club is likely to miss the rest of the soccer season as he has not fully recovered from the injury he sustained while on national duty earlier this year. Banda got injured during the Flames’ World Cup first leg group […]

Simkonda voted Standard Bank best player, Bango gets media prize

Youthful Moyale Barracks Football Club sneaky forward Gustin Simkonda has been voted the best player of the 2011 Standard Bank Top 8 Trophy. Player of tournament The Flames striker was voted by Standard Bank customers as the most outstanding player after assisting his team to reach this year’s finals in which they lost 1-2 to […]