Banda's hat-trick powers Ntopwa second in NBM Premiership

Southern Region giants, Kukoma Ntopwa Queens moved up to second in the National Bank of Malawi National Women's Premiership with their second win after recording a 3-0 win over Topik Academy at the Mpira Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Forward Kondawo Banda netted a hat-trick into the game to secure a win for the Amaghetto Kids and earn herself a player of the match award after the game.

Head coach for the team, Isaac 'Jomo' Osman, was happy with the win and satisfied with the scoreline as the game was tough on their side.

"It was a tough game as Topik also came to win, it was not simple as we missed a lot of chances but still we managed to get three goals. We won 1-0 in our first game and now it's three which is good, we will keep on improving daily so that we continue doing better in the League." Said Osman.

On his part, Topik Academy head coach, Levi Mhone, saluted his girls for an improved performance into the game

Ascent beat Wanderers to maintain top spot

Central region giants, Ascent Academy, maintained their perfect start in the National Bank of Malawi National Women's Premiership after beating Mighty Wanderers Women 0-2 at the Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Mayamiko Mkandawire scored in each half of the game as the visitors sweated to edge the Nomads and seal their second win in their opening two games in the League.

Head coach for the team, Thom Nkolongo, was however not impressed with the team's play into the game as he said there is much to be looked into.

"It was not a good game as both teams did not play well. We kept the much but we could pass without purpose which is a concern because when you keep the ball much and score less means it's a problem." Said Nkolongo.

Meanwhile, Mighty Wanderers Women Sungeni Msiska, said the attitudes of the players into the game in the first half cost them a lot in the game.

"It was not a tough match but I think in the first half the g