Junior Scorchers edge close to WC Qualifiers

Malawi's Under-20 Women's Football team, the Junior Scorchers, are one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup after securing a spot in the final round of qualification with a 6-2 aggregate win over Guinea Bissau on Saturday.

The team delivered a stunning second-half performance, netting four goals to secure a 5-1 win at the Bingu National Stadium.

Guinea Bissau took an early lead through Lamarana Bali in the second minute but Malawi equalized four minutes later as it was 1-1 at break.

In the second half, Victoria Mkwala scored in the 53rd minute, and Fatima Lali extended the lead in the 72nd minute. Mayamiko Mkandawire scored a stunner from distance, and Lali sealed her brace in the 93rd minute.

Head coach Maggie Chombo-Sadick praised her team's fighting spirit, saying, "We had another bad performance in the first half, but after talking to the girls, they delivered an exceptional performance."

SULUMBA STAYS AT LALI LUBANI

Mighty Wanderers has announced that veteran forward, Muhammad Sulumba, has extended his stay at the team with a one year contract with the team.

Sulumba signed a 7 month contract last year to mark his third coming at the team and impressed with brilliant goals and vast experience at the team.

This ends all the speculations that the forward was about to join a team outside Malawi after his expiry of contract.

He has helped the team to win the TNM Super League in the 2025 season, ending an eight year drought.

Madinga Shines in Zambia as Zeliat, Macheso Make Debuts

Francisco Madinga was the star of the show when five Malawians converged in Zambia, scoring the lone goal in Kansanshi Dynamos' 1-0 win over ZANACO in the MTN Super League on Wednesday.

His 36th-minute strike secured a crucial win for Dynamos, lifting them out of the relegation zone. It was his fourth of the season, and it helped Dynamos pick up their fourth league win.

Meanwhile, Zeliat Nkhoma and Patrick Macheso made their debuts for Dynamos, with Nkhoma playing 66 minutes and Macheso featuring in the first half.

Chimwemwe Idana also started for ZANACO but was substituted at half time for Robert Saizi.

Dynamos now have 21 points from 19 games, moving up to 13th, while ZANACO drop to fourth with 28 points.

Embangweni United completes NDL teams

Embangweni United have completed the number of teams competing in the National Division League for next season after securing their promotion following their confirmation as the champions of the Mbelwa Northern Region Football League in a 6-0 thrashing of Chizumulu United on Wednesday.

The team dominated the game, scoring five goals in the first half through Blessings Nyirenda's brace and strikes from Petros Kamanga, Isaac Ngulube, and Saviour Nkhoma. Tawera Chunga added the final goal in the second half.

Embangweni United's win opened a 10-point gap over second-placed Lube Masters, with one game left to play. They finish the season with 62 points from 29 games, having won 20, drawn two, and lost seven.

The champions have joined Chilobwe United (South), Extreme FC (Centre), and Changalume Barracks (East) in the NDL.

Timu ya Civil Service United yalengeza kuti katswiri wawo wotseka kumbuyo John Dambuleni waonjezera mgwirizano wake ndi chaka chimodzi.

Iye akhalabe kutimuyi mpaka mu chaka cha 2027.