*Fazili Praises Scorchers' Performance, COSAFA Tourney Timing*

Scorchers head coach, Lovemore Fazili, is satisfied with his team's performance in the COSAFA Women's Championship, citing that most players performed well, giving him hope ahead of the Women's African Cup of Nations in Morocco next month.

Fazili said this on Tuesday afternoon after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Angola in their final Group A match, finishing second with 6 points from two wins and one defeat.

The team played their final match knowing they were out of the competition after Zimbabwe had already secured the best runners-up place.

Against Angola, Scorchers needed a 44-meter free kick from Ireen Khumalo to secure the win, despite a poor performance that saw their opponents dominate the game.

However, Fazili praised the timing of the tournament, saying it helped him assess the players' capabilities ahead of WAFCON.

"We faced South Africa and Angola as strong teams, and the players did well.

Duwe, Chihana, and Mchema Nominated for Young Player of the Year Award

The Football Association of Malawi has nominated Festus Duwe, Allen Chihana, and Francis Mchema for the 2025 Young Player of the Year award.

The names were released on Wednesday afternoon as FAM prepares for the FAM Annual Awards function at the COMESA Hall in Blantyre on 6 March 2026.

Duwe starred in his first year with Silver Strikers, claiming a golden boot award in the Airtel Top 8 with three goals in three games and netting 7 goals and five assists in 17 league games, winning three man-of-the-match awards.

Chihana played 24 league games for Karonga, scoring 7 goals and registering five assists, winning two man-of-the-match awards. He played four cup games, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

Mchema, playing for Kamuzu Barracks, played 30 league games, bagging 8 goals and four assists, winning two man-of-the-match awards. He scored five goals in five cup games for KB.

The winner of the award will be

Mpinganjira, Mgangira and Pofera Nominated for Coach of the Year Award

The Football Association of Malawi has nominated three coaches, Bob Mpinganjira, Peter Mgangira, and Millias Pofera, for the 2025 Men's Coach of the Year award.

The Association released the names on Thursday, and the winner will be announced during the FAM Annual Awards on 6 March 2026 at the COMESA Hall in Blantyre.

Meanwhile, Mpinganjira has earned the nomination after guiding Mighty Wanderers to a TNM Super League title, securing 27 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses in 41 matches with the team.

Mgangira, on the other hand, looks to be the favourite after claiming 28 wins, 10 draws, and 4 losses in 42 games with Silver Strikers, winning the FDH Bank Cup and the Charity Shield.

Pofera had a good run with Malawi Under-20, guiding them to the COSAFA Cup finals where they lost to South Africa. He won three, drew one, and lost one as well.

Khumalo's free kick cleans Scorchers' mudy performance

Scorchers have finished their COSAFA Women's Championship Group matches on a high note after securing a 1-0 win over Angola despite putting an unimpressive performance at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in South Africa on Tuesday.

Ireen Khumalo scored a 44 metres free kick to secure the win in the 79th minute as Malawi finish second in Group A and knock out of the tournament.

The team missed the top spot after their second match on head to head with South Africa and failed to secure a best second placed team spot following victories of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, Malawi put up a very low performance as Angola dominated the game with the Scorchers surviving scares several times into the game following the defense's and goalkeeper's patience.

The team failed to keep possession as their midfield was dead forcing defenders to play long balls that strikers failed to copy up with into the game.

Mpinganjira joins Black Bulls

Mighty Wanderers talented attacker, Wisdom Mpinganjira has joined Mozambican giants, Associacao Black Bulls, in a loan deal.

According to Nation Publications limited, the team's board member, David Kanyenda, has confirmed the deal saying both parties are satisfied with the terms agreed.

The contract will expire on December 31, 2026 starting from 1 March and will play in the Mocambola League.

Black Bulls finished second last season but after winning two consecutive league titles and also plays in the CAF Competitions.

Mpinganjira is a product of the Nomads Reserve side and has been with the senior team since 2021.