Ascent thump Lioness

Ascent Academy went riot over MDF Lioness at the Champions Stadium after handing them a heavy 0-3 defeat to secure a league double over them in a Lilongwe mini-derby on Saturday.

Mayamiko Mkandawire grabbed a brace as Fatima Lali got her fourth goal of the season to secure a big win and edge closer to secure the second spot in the League.

Head coach for Ascent Academy, Thom Nkolongo, hailed his players for their outstanding performance of the match.

"We played very well especially in the first half where we scored two goals but in the second half, Lioness began to attack more but after the third goal we closed them. Second position is possible as we just need a win to achieve it," said Nkolongo.

On his side, Captain John Kaputa of MDF Lioness dismissed that Champion Stadium is their home and said he has noted areas for improvement in the team.

TOPIK earn first League win

Topik Academy have finally gotten their first win of the NBM Women's Premiership after beating fellow relegated side, MK Academy, 1-2 at the Luwinga Technical Centre Ground on Saturday.

Cecilia Nzima assisted Christina Chirwa in the 30th minute before doubling the scores two minutes later but Esther White's 78th minute for the hosts could not deny them the much sought win.

Assistant coach for Topik Academy, Scolastica Khunga, said they are happy with the win which they have waited for so long to achieve it.

"It was a tough game as this is a derby but we told the players to do everything in order to get a win and I thank them because we have finally gotten it," said Khunga.

On the other side, head coach for MK Academy Khumbo Sibsle accepted the defeat saying Topik Academy needed the win most from the game.

Kukoma Ntopwa wallop Moyale Sisters to move fourth

Kukoma Ntopwa Queens have broken into the top four of the NBM Womens Championship after thumping Moyale Sisters 4-0 in an early kick off match at the Mpira Stadium on Saturday.

Takondwa Gambuleni scored her 8th goal of the season in the first half before Mary Chindeya doubling the scores in the 75th minute and Kondawo Banda got her brace to secura big win.

Assistant coach for the Amaghetto Kids, Chikumbutso Henry, thanked his players for their outstanding performance in the League.

"I am a happy person because at least the team is able to do better in the second round. We have many injuries but other players have stepped up and shown a brilliant performance as well," said Henry.

His opposite number, John Chimwala, said that his players have already given up that they are already relegated from the League.

Civil Women stun Silver Ladies

Civil Women made a revenge over their fierce rivals, Silver Strikers Ladies, after claiming a 2-0 win to hand the Champions their second defeat of the season in a Lilongwe Derby played at the Civo Stadium on Saturday.

The Civil servants were coming from two consecutive losses and they needed a win in the game as Emily Samuel and Vitumbiko Mkandawire scored in either half to secure the win.

Head coach for Civil Women, Collins Pofera, said that they have been working so hard to be getting positive results against Silver Ladies which has been dominating over the years.

"It was a good game for our team because we played well from the first whistle and I told the girls that let us work hard to get maximum points and move out of where we are so they indeed delivered well," said Pofera.

On the other side, Andrew Chikhosi said that her players failed to perform during the match.

Bullets Women claim League double over Wanderers Queens

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women sealed a double in the NBM Womens Premiership over Mighty Wanderers Queens this season after claiming a narrow 1-0 win in a much heated match played at the Mpira Stadium on Saturday.

The People's team edged the Nomads with the same margin in the first round and Triza Chiwere's second half strike sealed the win to stay just one win away from securing the third spot in the League.

Head coach for the team, Maggie Chombo-Sadick hailed her players for their hard work which has kept them unbeaten in the whole of the second round this season.

"We had a team full of youngsters who were learning but now they are able to deliver and know what we want. I believe that if we continue this then next season we will have a very good team to compete for the championship," said Chombo-Sadick.

On his side, head coach for the Nomads Thom Kazembe blamed the officiation for contributing to their defeat.