Henry's brace lifts Silver Ladies close to NBM Premiership trophy

Silver Strikers Ladies are just three points away from winning the National Bank of Malawi National Women Premiership after capitalising on Ascent Academy's slip to beat Mighty Wanderers Queens 2-0 at the Silver Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Bankers were ahead just 8 minutes into the game through their hot prospect Deborah Henry who later grabbed her second of the game in the 91st minute to seal the win and take her tally to 22 goals this season.

The two goals for Henry earned her another player of the match accolade while extending her scoring streak to 13 straight game as she failed to get a goal in the Bankers opening League match only.

Head coach for the Bankers, Andrew Chikhosi, said it was a tough match as Wanderers Queens forced them to play their unusual game but was happy with the win.

''We planned earlier on that we should be trying to be getting points in our games, if we do not score we should not

Chavinda stars as Bullets Women stun Ascent

Super Substitute, Mary Chavinda, marked off her return from injury with a super brace after guiding FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women to a 2-1 comeback win over Ascent Academy in a very physical match at the Mpira Stadium.

Fatima Lali opened the scores in the fourth minute before getting injured prior to half time and Chavinda, who was introduced in the 34th minute, finished off brilliantly from Matamando Makawa's trivea pass in the 47th minute beforr scoring directly from a free kick 8 minutes later to complete the comeback.

Assistant coach for Bullets Women, Charles Lubani, said he was happy with the win and a sweet revenge as they were also beaten in the first round away in Lilongwe.

''It's a game which we wanted to win most and we are happy that we have managed to get it, we have been doing well in this second round because we want to finish on high and this win means a lot to us,'' said Lubani.

Civil Women beat TOPIK to enter into top five

Civil Women bounced back from their loss against Ascent Academy last week brilliantly after beating relegated TOPIK Academy 2-0 to claim their fourth win in the second round at the Civo Stadium on Saturday.

Anna Bazilio netted a brace to take her tally to three goals in the league and guide the Civil servants past the bottom-of-the-table side to move up into the top five of the League.

Head coach for Civil Women, Collins Pofera, was happy with the win that has pushed the team near the top three in the League.

''It was a good game where we started very well and we created a lot of chances unfortunately we failed to convert them then we told the girls to stop playing casually and it paid off in the second half,'' said Pofera.

On the other side, head coach Levi Mhone, said that his team has improved greatly in the League and was happy with the performance of the team.

''It was a good game where it was balancing and first half we have

All North teams relegated from NBM Womens Premiership

The Northern region will be representated by one team that will be promoted from their regional league next season following the relegation of MK Academy and Moyale Sisters to join TOPIK Academy who were confirmed out last week.

The two teams' fate was confirmed at Mzuzu Stadium when they faced up in a derby and MK Academy got their first victory of the season with a revenge in a 1-0 win but it could not earn them survival in the League.

Esther Boko scored the lone goal in the early minutes of the second half for the hosts to secure a revenge over Moyale Sisters as they were hammered 4-1 in the first round.

Head coach for the team, Khumbo Sibale, said that he told his players to believe in themselves hence getting the win but it means nothing as their main aim is to groom players.

''It is good that we have won but like we said that our main focus is to help these players get developed so that they should be stars for the

Bullets Women beat Moyale to move fourth in NBM Premiership

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women moved up to fourth in the League after beating Moyale Sisters 1-2 at the Mzuzu Stadium on Saturday.

Leah Mussa and Linda Nyangu were on the scoresheet for the People's team in the first half before the hosts getting one back through Maurine Phiri's fifth goal of the season in the 76th minute which was a consolation goal for them.

Head coach for Bullets Women, Maggie Chombo-Sadick, said their win was important as they needed it to move up in the League.

''It was a good game as we needed a win into the game because last week we played a draw so i am happy that we have taken these vital points,'' said Chombo-Sadick.

On his part, John Chimwala of Moyale Sisters, hailed his players for their brilliant performance despite the defeat in the game.

''We gave it away in the first half where we conceded easy goals but in the second half we came strong and i am happy that my players are improving a lot in