Monday, April 12, 2021
  • About Us
  • ImagiNATION
  • Adverts
  • Rate Card
  • Contact Us
The Nation Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports National Sports

Belgium trials excite Sambani, Banda

by Garry Chirwa
11/08/2018
in National Sports
2 min read
0
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on LinkedinLinkedinShare via Email

Blossoming left-back Precious Sambani and striker Peter Banda say they are thrilled with the prospects of undergoing trials at reigning Belgian champions Club Brugge.

The two-week trials, which will run from August 17 to 31,  have been arranged by Flames coach Ronny van Geneugden (RVG).

RelatedHeadlines

Civo displace Silver

Lifa, Simwaka qualify for African Championship on merit

RBM invests K500m in silver strikers

PRECIOUS SAMBANI | The Nation Online
Belgium bound: Sambani

It provides the upcoming duo with a window of opportunity to showcase their talents in a top European league.

An excited Sambani yesterday said: “I am thankful to the Almighty God and the coach for this opportunity and I promise to give all it takes for me to make the grade.

“It is very rare for such opportunities to open up and I will grab it with both hands. It is all about being focused and giving your all.”

On his part, Banda, who recently underwent trials at South African side Orlando Pirates, also said he is ready for the task.

“They are the champions of Belgium and obviously I am excited with such a prospect. Hopefully, I will impress,” said the Under-20 national team and Griffin Young Stars talisman.

RVG said in an interview on Thursday that he recommended the two players because they have shown a lot of potential.

“These are among the upcoming players that have shown a lot of promise, but I won’t say much until their visas are processed and they are ready to go,” he said.

RVG said the two players’ visas are currently being worked on “and normally they take about 10 to 12 days to be processed.”

He was also quoted by Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Facebook Page as saying: “Belgium is conducive for African players as most stars have made it big in Europe by passing through Belgium.

“It is part of my responsibility to facilitate opportunities for Malawian players. I will be taking more players to Europe in the coming days.”

Should Sambani and Banda make the grade in Belgium, they will join the Malunga brothers—the late Holman and Kennedy—who also played in the Belgian third-tier and top-flight league sides, respectively. Kennedy played for Cercle Brugge K.S.V.

Frank Sinalo and Gift Zakazaka are other players who had unsuccessful trials in Belgium.

Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging, commonly referred to as Club Brugge, are based in Bruges. The team was founded in 1891 and is one of the most decorated clubs in Belgian football. They have been Belgian league champion on 15 occasions, second only to rivals Anderlecht.

Currently, they have three Africans on their books including Zimbabwean Marvelous Nakamba and Angolan Clinton Mata.

Other Malawian players to have played in overseas leagues include Ernest Mtawali (France, Argentina, Italy and Saudi Arabia); John Maduka (Norway); Esau Kanyenda (Russia); Dan Chitsulo (Germany) Russell Mwafulirwa (Sweden);  Joseph Kamwendo , Clement Kafwafwa(Denmark) and Tawonga Chimodzi (Greece).

Avatar
Garry Chirwa
Previous Post

Economic diversification, key to job creation

Next Post

‘Politicians come and go, problems they create remain’

Related Posts

civo | The Nation Online
National Sports

Civo displace Silver

April 12, 2021
Simwaka (L) and Lifa flew the Malawi flag higher
National Sports

Lifa, Simwaka qualify for African Championship on merit

April 12, 2021
Silver players celebrate a recent victory
National Sports

RBM invests K500m in silver strikers

April 11, 2021
Next Post

‘Politicians come and go, problems they create remain’

Opinions and Columns

Political Uncensored

Managing the dream

April 11, 2021
My Thought

Malawi needs fixing, not politicking

April 11, 2021
People’s Tribunal

Don’t intimidate Nyasaland Union of Teachers

April 11, 2021
Emily Mkamanga

Longevity in power no solution

April 11, 2021
https://www.mwnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WFP-Afikepo-1-2.pdf https://www.mwnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WFP-Afikepo-1-2.pdf https://www.mwnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WFP-Afikepo-1-2.pdf

Trending Stories

  • Malawi Airlines is yet to post a profit since it took to the skies

    Malawi Airlines faces liquidation

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • MHC houses risk demolition

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Shareholders, Airtel tussle in court

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • MLS wants APM, Muhara property seized

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Industrial disputes choke IRC

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Values
  • Our Philosophy
  • Editorial policy
  • Advertising Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism disclaimer
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use

© 2021 Nation Publications Limited. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Life & Style
    • Every Woman
      • Soul
      • Family
    • Religion
    • Feature
  • Society
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Chichewa
  • Enation

© 2020 Nation Publications Limited. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.