The thoughts of most 14-year-olds will be on getting their homework done, or playing video games with friends.
But for Sammy Harvey, that was the age he was making his international debut.
Related news How will Man City cope without injured Rodri?
The teenage goalkeeper started for the Turks and Caicos Islands last month in their Concacaf Nations League match against Anguilla – whose starting goalkeeper in contrast was 41.
Unfortunately for Harvey that game ended in a 2-0 defeat, but his team-mates have the chance to gain revenge when the two sides meet again on Sunday (03:00 BST).
- Kukwiya Kosankha kwa HRDC: Ndani Akuyenera kupepesa kwa a Malawi?By Suleman Chitera Pempho la bungwe la HRDC loti Chihana apepese likubweretsa funso lofunika kwambiri kuposa lomwe bungweli likufuna kuyankha:…
- HRDC’s Selective Outrage: Who Really Owes Malawi an Apology?By Suleman Chitera The demand by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for an apology from Chihana raises a far…
- MADRA Brings Hope to Flood-Hit Families in Lower ShireBy Suleman Chitera Muslim Disaster Relief Aid (MADRA), a coalition of Muslim organisations, has brought renewed hope to communities reeling…
- MCP Inapindula ndi Ndalama za Katangale za Greenbelt Popangira KampeniUmboni Ukuwonetsa Kuba Kwadongosolo Olemba Mtolankhani Wa Kafukufuku Zomwe zikuwonekera mu kafukufuku wa Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) zikuwonetsa chithunzi choopsa cha…
- Concerned citizen urges Malawians to remember where coming fromBy Vincent Gunde A concerned citizen of Malawi Austin Innocent Muthoro popularly known as Game Changer Muthoro, has urged Malawians…
- Bobi Wine calls Ugandans to reject FAKE resultsBy Vincent Gunde Ugandans opposition candidate Kyagulanyi Sentamu Robert also known as Bobi Wine, has called upon fellow Ugandans to…
- How CR20 Took Over a Strategic Rail Contract from Mota-Engil — and Why the Public Was Never ToldNSANJE RAILWAY MYSTERY By Suleman Chitera The takeover of the Nsanje railway construction contract by CR20, originally linked to international…
- MCP Akuti Inagwiritsa Ntchito K36.7 Biliyoni ya Greenbelt Authority pa KampeniKafukufuku wa ACB Wayambitsa Mkangano Waukulu Wandale Olemba Mtolankhani Ofufuza Kafukufuku wa Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) wayika chipani cholamulira cha Malawi…
- MCP Campaign Allegedly Bankrolled with K36.7 Billion Greenbelt FundsBy Investigative Desk Investigations by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) have dragged the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) into a deepening…
- ACB Cracks Down on K36.7 Billion Greenbelt Scam, Arrests Senior GBA Officials and ContractorsBy Suleman Chitera The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested six people—three senior officials from the Greenbelt Authority (GBA) and three…
- Nathenje Parish Launches Fundraising InitiativeBy Mabvuto Kalawa, Correspondent Malawi Freedom Network The St. Peter & Paul Parish in Nathenje has taken a significant step…
- Kamphangala accuses HRCC of forcing government to comply with court orderBy Vincent Gunde A Malawi Congress Party (MCP) diehard of Mvera in Dowa district Mr. Rodgers Kamphangala, has accused the…
- Judiciary pa Mlandu: Ma Court kuti Akulimbikitsa Katangale ndi Kuyika Dziko pa ChiopsezoBy Malawi Freedom Network Wochokera ku Chiradzulu, yemwe ndi activist, political komanso social commentator, watulutsa mawu amphamvu akudzudzula dongosolo la…
- Judiciary on Trial: Chiradzulu Activist Accuses Courts of Fueling Corruption and Endangering MalawiBy Malawi Freedom Network A Chiradzulu-based activist, political and social commentator has issued a blistering indictment of Malawi’s justice system,…
- Corruption Cannot End If The Judiciary Remains RottenBy Suleman Chitera Corruption continues to grow in Malawi, not because anti-graft agencies are inactive, but because the judiciary itself…
- Ziphuphu Sizingathe Ngati Judiciary Ikupitiliza kukhala YovundaOlemba ndi Suleman Chitera Zipembedzo za ziphuphu ku Malawi zikupitiriza kukula tsiku ndi tsiku, osati chifukwa chakuti palibe mabungwe olimbana…
- K28.9 Billion Greenbelt Scandal Explodes as ACB Nets Senior Managers, ContractorsBy Suleman Chitera Malawi’s deepening corruption crisis took a dramatic turn on Friday after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested senior…
- Where is the investigation into the plane crash that killed Dr Saulos Chilima? Malawians question APMBy Suleman Chitera Many Malawians continue to demand clear answers regarding the absence of concrete findings from the investigation into…
- Kodi kafukufuku wa ngozi ya ndege yomwe inapha Dr Saulos Chilima zili pati? Amalawi akufunsa APMBy Suleman Chitera Amalawi ambiri akupitiriza kufunsa ndi kudandaula za kusowa kwa zotsatira zomveka pa kafukufuku wa ngozi ya ndege…
- Dalitso Kabambe ndi Yankho Lathu la 2030: “Sitifunanso Kulakwisanso,” Atero AmalawiOlemba Mtolankhani Wathu Amalawi ambiri akuyamba kulankhula momveka bwino za tsogolo la dziko lawo pamene chisankho cha 2030. M’mawu omwe…
- Malawians demand Kabambe 2030: A call for competence, Not politics as usualBy Malawi Freedom Network A growing and unmistakable call is rising from across Malawi: Kabambe 2030. This is not mere…
- Mangochi calls for new reforms in the JudiciaryBy Vincent Gunde Karonga based rights activist Comrade Lytone Mangochi, has expressed his disappointment over the way some court Judges…
- Malawi and Australia Strengthen Parliamentary TiesBy Suleman Chitera The Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi, Sameer Gaffar Suleman, MP, has held high-level bilateral talks with…
- From hunger to relief: Chakwera And MCP is Hunger, APM And DPP Is ReliefBy Suleman Chitera For years, Malawians have asked a simple but painful question: why did life become unbearable under one…
- Malawi commemorates 2026 Chilembwe Day with proven leadershipBy Vincent Gunde Malawians across the country and in the Diaspora are celebrating 15th January, 2026 Reverend John Chilembwe Day…
- Why the Judiciary Never Changes – and Why Malawi Is Paying the PriceBy Suleman Chitera Malawi is constitutionally governed by three equal arms of the State: the Executive, Parliament, and the Judiciary.…
- NBM plc’s Akossa Hiwa named Africa’s top 100 corporate communications leadersBy Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc’s Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager, Akossa Hiwa, has been recognised among…
- Mam, Kuwaiti charity partner for hospital, college projectsBy Aubrey Thom Vakhani Kuwaiti Horizons Charity Society has pledged the construction of a state of the art hospital in…
- Paul Kagame Road Renamed John Chilembwe Road In historic national honourBy Suleman Chitera President Peter Mutharika has officially directed that Paul Kagame Road in Lilongwe be renamed John Chilembwe Road,…
- Justice for sale: how Malawi’S courts protect the powerful and crush the poorBy Suleman Chitera Corruption will not end in Malawi—not because laws are weak, but because justice itself has been captured.…
- When Justice’s fails the Poor: Inside Malawi’s untouchable JudiciaryBy Suleman Chitera Malawi is governed by three constitutional pillars: the Executive, Parliament, and the Judiciary. In theory, these arms…
- Judiciary That Punishes the Poor, Saves the RichBy Suleman Chitera In the public imagination, justice is blind. In reality, she often peeks—carefully, selectively—at the size of one’s…
- John Chilembwe Day: A call to unity, faith, And national renewal-MwanamvekaBy Suleman Chitera The spirit of patriotism, faith, and national purpose came alive at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) in Chiradzulu…
- FDH Bank plc takes over Super League with K5 billion sponsorshipCall it FDH Bank Premiership! By Our Contributor FDH Bank plc has officially taken over sponsorship of Malawi’s top-flight football…
- Law Professor questions Chimwendo’s judicial review’s bailBy Vincent Gunde A Malawian Law Professor basing in Cape Town- Republic of South Africa Danwood Mzikenge Chirwa, says he…
- Malawi Poised to Slash Load Shedding as 12 New Battery Units ArriveBy Suleman Chitera Malawians may finally see a break from the relentless power cuts that have plagued homes and businesses…
- Chiradzulu Activist Urges Government to Immortalize John Chilembwe Through Major National ProjectsBy Suleman Chitera, Chiradzulu-based activist, political and social commentator Chiradzulu—A passionate call has been made to President Professor Arthur Peter…
- John Chilembwe Day: A memory that refuses to dieBy Suleman ChiteraChiradzulu-based activist, political and social commentator Each year, as John Chilembwe Day dawns, Malawi is summoned to remember…
- From hand outs to high returns: the UK’s bold wakes up call for MalawiBy Suleman Chitera The United Kingdom’s decision to pivot from traditional aid to an investment-led development model in Malawi is…
- FDH Bank Seals K5bn Deal to Sponsor Malawi Super LeagueBy Suleman Chitera The Super League of Malawi has secured a massive financial boost after entering into a five-year sponsorship…
- Inside Lilongwe Police: how political zealous infiltrated protests as law enforcement looked onBy Contributor What was constitutionally designed to be a professional, neutral, and citizen-serving law enforcement institution was, by multiple insider…
- Kalindo praises government for 14 day’s ultimatum to land grabbersBy Vincent Gunde Political activist Bon Kalindo has hailed Minister of Lands Chimwemwe Chipungu and Home Affairs Security Peter Mukhito…
- NGO Appeals for Help to Rebuild Classroom Destroyed by Heavy Rains in ChikwawaBy: Felix Van Captain Oggesscorrespondent Chisa Children, Youth and Community Development Organization (CCYCDO) a Non-governmental organization working in different districts…
- Board sets policy targets to improve ESCOM service deliveryBy Suleman Chitera The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited Board Chairperson, Alfred Nhlema, says the Board has set…
- Controversy Unravels Lilongwe Private School’s Primary HeadBy Malawi Freedom Network Maria Asghar’s exit from Lilongwe Private School marks the culmination of a tumultuous tenure, marred by…
- Kalua claims some people going to Mutharika to destroy othersBy Vincent Gunde Freedom fighter and activist Hon. Kamlepo Kalua, has claimed that there are some people in the Democratic…
- FDH Bank gives K50 million food aid through BEAM Trust By Suleman Chitera FDH Bank plc has given maize flour worth K50 million to the Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM) to…
- Land Grabbing Warning: Chipungu Draws a Line as Government Moves to Reclaim Stolen PropertyBy Suleman Chitera Government has issued a stern warning to individuals who have illegally seized land by hiding behind political…
- FDH Bank Plc Bolsters National Flood Relief Efforts with K50 Million Maize Flour DonationBy Suleman Chitera Malawi Stock Exchange–listed FDH Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to national development and humanitarian support by…
- Iran Draws the Line as Khamenei Defies Foreign PressureBy Suleman Chitera Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has issued a blunt message to both domestic opponents and…
- Balaka District Council Moves to Boost Emergency Health Care with Constituency Ambulance PlanBy Suleman Chitera Balaka District Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to procure an ambulance for each constituency, a move…
- Iran Draws a Red Line as Trump’s Rhetoric Fuels TensionsBy Suleman Chitera Iran has issued a firm warning that it is fully prepared to defend itself should the United…
- UK Shifts from Aid to Investment in New Africa Strategy, Says British EnvoyBy Suleman Chitera The newly appointed British High Commissioner to Malawi, Leigh Stubblefield, has underscored the importance of macroeconomic stability…
- Lin Yunhua Denies Fresh Corruption and Abuse ChargesBy Our Staff Reporter Convicted wildlife crimes and money-laundering offender Lin Yunhua has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of…
- Citizens for Justice and Equity calls Mutharika to reverse Mathanga’s appointment.By Vincent Gunde The Citizens for Justice and Equity, has called on President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to rescind and…
- Speaker Worried Over Office Space Shortage at ParliamentBy Suleman Chitera Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi, Rt. Hon. Sameer Gaffar Suleman, MP, has expressed concern over acute…
- 2026 Toyota Prado: Next-Gen SUV with Power and StyleBy Suleman Chitera 2026 Toyota Prado: The Toyota Prado has long been a symbol of strength, reliability, and adventure. For…
- Lilongwe Businesswoman Wrongly Fined by Traffic Police, Later Refunded After ComplaintBy Suleman Chitera A troubling case of abuse of authority by traffic police has emerged in Lilongwe, exposing how some…
- From Law Enforcement to Political Weapon By MCP— and Back Again to serve People By DPPBy Suleman Chitera An Investigative Examination of Policing in Malawi Across Two Political Eras For five consecutive years, Malawi lived…
- ADMARC Opens Over 60 Maize Markets Nationwide to Stabilise PricesBy Suleman Chitera The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has opened more than 60 maize markets across Malawi following…
- Who does HRDC really serve?An Investigative look into A Civic body that has lost its moral compassBy Suleman Chitera For years, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has projected itself as the conscience of the nation…
- Betrayal in Life, Silence in Death: The Unsettled Spirit of Malemu KazomboBy Suleman Chitera Malemu Madalitso Kazombo’s funeral should have been a moment of solemn remembrance, but instead, it has revealed…
- Police Strike Back: Criminals Warned as Undercover Operation Thwarts Mbowe HeistBy Suleman Chitera Lilongwe – The Malawi Police Service has issued a stern warning to all lawbreakers: anyone attempting to…
- Vanessa Sisters Lead Central Region Charge into Mukuru Under-21 FinalsBy Suleman Chitera Vanessa Sisters, Lioness, and Baby Eagles will represent the Central Region at the national finals of the…
- Exclusive Interview | Service, Faith, and Inclusion: Minister Mary Thom Navicha, on transforming lives in Malawi,By Jones Gadama In an exclusive sit-down with MaraviPost, the Minister of Gender, Children, Disability, and Social Welfare, Mary Thom…
- ADMARC Expands Maize Markets Nationwide, Boosting Access in High-Price AreasBy Suleman Chitera Grain trader Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has significantly scaled up its maize distribution efforts, opening…
- Dear President Peter Mutharika: It is time to sanitize district councilsBy Staff Reporter Public discourse on corruption in Malawi is often fixated on national politics—cabinet ministers, parastatals, and high-profile scandals…
- Malawi’s Medium-Term Economic Outlook Remains Positive, Says MwanamvekaBy Suleman Chitera Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization, Joseph Mwanamveka, has expressed confidence in Malawi’s medium-term economic prospects,…
- Stakeholders Unite to Revitalise Balaka Bus Depot, Restore Order and Boost Local EconomyBy Suleman Chitera Stakeholders in Balaka District have reached a landmark consensus to resolve longstanding operational challenges at Balaka Bus…
- Mutharika at 100 days: experience reclaimed, leadership restoredBy Suleman Chitera As President Arthur Peter Mutharika marks one hundred days since his return to State House, one truth…
- FGRF Extends Lifesaving Support to Chonde Community Hospital and Vulnerable Families in LuchenzaBy Suleman Chitera Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF), a non-profit humanitarian organization, has once again demonstrated its commitment to community…
- Speaker Extols Late Kazombo as a Pillar of Unity and Decorum in ParliamentBy Suleman Chitera Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sameer Gaffar Suleman, has paid glowing tribute to the late…
“After the first game, I did cry, knowing that my first game was a loss,” Harvey told BBC World Service Sport.
“[My coach] called me that same night to help me get my head back in it and get my head back up, and I was ready.
“I let it sink in knowing that, yes, I did play international level at 14 with a great experience. Let’s get ready for the next one to go again and prove to them that I can play at this level.”
Harvey says his footballing hero is his national team coach, Aaron Lawrence, who played in goal for Jamaica at the 1998 World Cup.
“I’ve watched a lot of his highlights from the World Cup days,” adds Harvey, who says he also admires Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and Manchester City’s Ederson.
The teenager says it was his sister who first got him into football at the age of five, but initially he did not play as a goalkeeper.
“I started off as a left and right-back,” he said. “But when coach Aaron joined the programme I was on, his first days there, he put me in a goal and worked on me, my first ever goalkeeper coach.”
Harvey following in footsteps of other youngsters
Incredibly, Harvey’s achievement for the Turks and Caicos Islands is not unique.
He is the third 14 year-old to play for them after Christopher Louisy and Watson Jean-Louis, who are both now 19.
“Christopher knew I was going to play for the team because he was actually in that line-up,” Harvey added.
“We also played under-20s together, and we trained together a lot. So he had confidence in me. He knew I was ready. He just told me, don’t let it get to my head.
“And Watson, he wished me good luck. [It’s nice to know] that I have people to back me up, and to follow in their footsteps.”
Why are so many young players making their debuts?
For Turks and Caicos Islands coach Lawrence, the creation of the Concacaf Nations League six years ago provided the opportunity to give younger players the chance of senior football.
Lawrence says the competition provides more regular international games in which players coming through can be tested competitively, aiding their development.
He said: “[Turks and Caicos is] really a small island, and some of the older ones that were in college couldn’t get a chance to come to perform – and have stopped playing and started to work – because they haven’t seen the way forward with football.
“We’re trying in the development stage, and this is what we’re doing for these kids to help them to grow and hope that these young ones can maintain [their interest] and stay in football for a long period.
“These players will have something to look forward to and to play for, and something to really go out there and achieve.”
What could future hold for Harvey?
While Harvey’s debut did not go to plan with two goals conceded, he has plenty of time to develop.
A big Liverpool fan, his dream is to one day play for the Reds, and Lawrence sees no reason why he cannot ultimately go all the way.
Asked about his best qualities, he said: “His catching ability, quick reflexes and leaving the line.
“I think he has most of the qualities that a great goalkeeper has for the Premier League.
