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President Mutharika Mourns Football Legend Esau “Black Mamba” Kanyenda

President Peter Mutharika has conveyed his condolences to the family of the late Esau “Black Mamba” Kanyenda, who died on Tuesday after battling liver cancer. In a statement issued yesterday, the President said he was deeply saddened by Kanyenda’s passing, noting that Malawi has lost a sporting treasure. “The First Lady and I are saddened by the death of one of the country’s football legends, Esau Kanyenda, who died in the United Kingdom on Tues…

Malawi Mourns Former Flames Player Esau Kanyenda who Died at 43

Former Malawi national team striker Esau ‘Black Mamba’ Kanyenda has died of liver cancer in the United Kingdom, sending shockwaves across the country on Tuesday morning. Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika led the nation in mourning, saying he was deeply saddened by the loss of one of Malawi’s football greats. “His death has robbed Malawi of a true son of the soil and a man who devoted his energy to raising our national flag high across Afri…

Malawi leader mourns passing of football icon Esau Kanyenda Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Malawian football legend Esau Kanyenda, who passed away in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. In a statement issued Tuesday evening, Mutharika described Kanyenda’s death as a significant loss to the nation, noting that Malawi had been robbed of “a […] The post Malawi leader mourns passing of football icon Esau Kanyenda appeared first on Malawi 2…

Parliament Pauses in Silence as Malawi Mourns Football Legend Esau Kanyenda - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

For one rare, fragile moment this afternoon, the august House—Nyumba ya Malamulo—fell completely silent. No debates. No murmurs. No rustle of papers. Just a deep, collective stillness, as Malawi bowed its head to honour a son who carried the nation’s flag with pride, fire, and unshakable devotion. Esau “Black Mamba” Kanyenda—the fearless forward who […] The post Parliament Pauses in Silence as Malawi Mourns Football Legend Esau Kanyenda appeared…