Malawi Qualify for First-Ever WAFCON After Historic Win Over Angola

The Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, have made history by qualifying for their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Angola 2–0 in Lilongwe.

After a goalless draw in the first leg, Malawi rose to the occasion in the decisive return match. Faith Chinzimu was the hero of the night, scoring twice in quick succession, 81st and 83rd minutes sending the home crowd into celebration. The opening goal came after Tabitha Chawinga, who plays for Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in France, produced a dazzling solo run past several defenders before setting up Chinzimu for a calm finish.

Coach Lovemore Fazili’s side displayed determination, discipline, and attacking flair throughout the encounter, fulfilling his earlier promise to guide the team to WAFCON qualification. The victory marks a proud moment in Malawi’s football history and a major boost for women’s football in the country.

Chester scores 9th goal, leads golden boot race in Mozambique

Yamikani Chester continues to shine in his first season at UD Songo after scoring his 9th goal of the season as the league leaders beat Baia de Pemba 0-2 in the Mocambola League in Mozambique on Friday afternoon.

The former Mighty Wanderers and Mighty Tigers winger found the back of the net in the 34th minute to put Songo ahead at half time before Vitinho doubling the scores midway in the second half to secure the win.

The win means Songo has opened a 17-point gap on top of the League as they have 44 points from 14 wins, two draws and one defeat in the League while defending champions, Black Bulls come second with 27 points from 14 games.

Chester now leads the golden boot race as he has 9 goals in the League, one above his teammate, Luis Miquissone, who has 8 goals in the League.

Meanwhile, his counterpart Richard Mbulu missed his second straight match since returning from Flames due to injury.

MPHASI TO PLAY IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP STAGES

Malawian attacker, Chifundo Mphasi will play in the CAF Champions League group stages with Power Dynamos after the Zambian Champions became the first team to qualify for the group stages on Friday afternoon.

This comes after the team knocked out Ugandan side, Vipers SC 3-2 on aggregate as their second leg match ended 1-1 adding to their 1-2 away win last weekend.

Meanwhile, Mphasi missed both matches due to injury but was the one who scored a decisive penalty for the Aba Yellow to progress past the first preliminary round.

He remains the Malawian player outside the country whose team still remains in the tournament after William Thole and his Simba Bhora side were knocked out of the competition.