Malawi army promotes Flames star Mbulu to sergeant from rank of corporal

Following his impressive performance with the Malawi national football team, the Flames, in 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualification the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has promoted  South Africa-based striker  Richard Mbulu from the rank of corporal to sergeant. MDF spokesperson Major Emmanuel Mlelemba confirmed  the promotion, saying  it is purely in recognition of the […]

Mbulu inspires Baroka to claim Limpompo derby bragging rights, named man of the match

South Africa -based Malawi striker Richard Mbulu was on Tuesday named player of the match after helping his side Baroka FC make it two wins from two matches in the DSTV Premiership. Mbulu scored a brace in a 3-1 triumph over Limpopo rivals Black Leopards on Tuesday evening at Giyani Stadium. Bakgaga got off to […]

Malawi secure second win under RVG, beat Togo in friendly

Malawi  national  football team, the Flames, on  Monday posted a second win under Belgian Coach Ronny Van Geneugden when they laboured a 1-0 win over West  African nation of Togo in a friendly match played in Morocco. Malawi used the international break to play international friendly matches under the sponsorship of Morocco Football Association. On […]

Mafco blocks Mbulu deal, KB duo hunted by Mozambican Clubs

Malawi Golden Boot award  winner Richard Mbulu will not be able to join Mozambique club Costa da Sol as Mafco FC said they will not allow the player to leave over disagreement of signing on fee. Overton N’goma, Mafco team manager, said the Mozambique club already remitted $3,500 for siging Mbulu but they are sending […]

Mbulu collects Golden Boot award in Malawi TNM Super League

Mafco FC striker Richard Mbulu  has been presented with the TNM Super League Golden Boot after finishing the season as top scorer with 19 goals. Nyasa Big Bullets captain Chiukepo Msowoya  was second in the race for the league’s top scorer with 17 goals. Msowoya shared the accolade with Red Lions striker Innocent Bokosi in […]

Mbulu whisked away from Bullets hooligans: Malawi TNM Super League

Mafco FC striker Richard Mbulu was whisked away in a police van after their 2-0 defeat to Nyasa Big Bullets in the TNM Super League at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. The Peoples Team, who moved to second position with 48 points on the log table, scored their goals through Mussa Manyenje and Muhammad Sulumba. However, […]

Golden boot race down to the wire: Malawi TNM Super League

The 2016-2017 Tnm Super League Soccer season has reached a juncture where no one can predict what will  happen next as a result of stiff competition in the process reminding soccer fanatics used to experience and enjoy close to two decades ago. It is not only the battle for the league championship that has reached […]

Malawi Golden Boot chase: Wadabwa closes in on Mbulu

The battle for the prestigious golden boot award continues  as Mighty Be Forward Wanderers striker Peter Wadabwa closed in the gap with the leading scorer Richard Mbulu on Sunday. Mbulu scored a brace on Sunday to inspire his side to a 2-0 victory over Azam Tigers at the Kamuzu Stadium. On the other hand, Mbulu was not in […]

Mbulu notches a hat trick as Mafco beat Karonga to go 3rd: Malawi TNM Super League.

Mafco FC Striker Richard Mbulu continues to shine and score goals for fun in the TNM Super League after registering a hat trick on Sunday to inspire his side to a deservedly 3-1 victory over relegation bound Karonga United. Visiting Karonga United gave themselves force hopes after taking the lead in the early minutes of the game through a […]

Mbulu still leads Malawi’s golden boot chase, his Mafco take the lead

Mafco FC’s sniper Richard Mbulu is still leading the chase for golden boot title as his two goals in his team’s 2-1 win on Saturday added his tally to 13 goals, two ahead of his closest rivals – Chiukepo Msowoya (Nyasa Big Bullets), Manasseh Chiyesa (Kamuzu Barracks) and Peter Wadabwa (Be Forward Wanderers). Four weeks […]

From hero to villain: Leading scorer Mbulu in Malawi’s TNM Super League

Mafco FC’s Richard Mbulu, who is joint leading scorer with 11 goals together Mighty Be Forward Wanderers’ striker Peter Wadabwa, is no longer in contest for the Golden Boot award as he has been suspended for the rest of the season for being involved in the violent fracas that erupted on the eve of a […]

Mbulu branded ‘bad news’ for top scoring in Malawi flaship league

It has become common practice over the years for Malawian football stars to embrace nicknames either of their own creation or by renowned commentators and analysts. Still fresh in memories of many soccer followers is the nickname “weapon of mass destruction” endowed on Malawi’s soccer star Jimmy Zakazaka by Zambia’s football commentator, late Dennis Liwewe. […]