Malawi Women's National Football Team Secures Back-to-Back 3-0 Wins Against Lesotho with Four FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women Players Leading the Charge
Blantyre, Malawi – The Malawi Women's National Football Team, also known as the Scorchers, continued their impressive form with back-to-back 3-0 victories against Lesotho in a series of friendly matches. Four players from FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women were in the starting lineup, showcasing the strong contribution of the club to Malawi's national team success.
Goalkeeper Thokozani Mwase, defenders Bernadetta Mkandawire and Trizza Chiwere, and midfielder and club captain Zainab Kapanda all started in the Scorchers' lineup. The team dominated both games, with Malawi creating several goal-scoring opportunities and Lesotho threatening only occasionally.
In the first half of the second friendly match, played at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre, Lesotho nearly took the lead midway through, but Mwase produced a stunning close-range save to keep the scores level. Malawi responded with pressure of their own, but Lesotho defended well and forced some corners. Coach Lovemore Fazili made strategic substitutions in the 27th minute, bringing on Maureen Kenneth to reinforce the backline and midfielder Fatima Lali to strengthen the attack.
Despite the changes, it was the Scorchers who took the lead in the 45th minute. Kapanda picked out Sabina Thom, who earned a corner after a brilliant run. Thom's delivery was inch-perfect for Simwaka, who rose highest to head home and hand the Scorchers a 1-0 lead at the break.
In the second half, Bullets skipper Kapanda was forced off with an injury and replaced by Funny Moyo of Mighty Wanderers Queens. The Scorchers pushed for a second goal and were rewarded in the 71st minute when Simwaka struck again, heading home from another precise Thom delivery to make it 2-0. Just four minutes later, Simwaka completed her hat-trick with another header, this time connecting with a superb cross from Ireen Khumalo of Silver Strikers Ladies, securing a commanding 3-0 victory.
Bernadetta Mkandawire and Zainab Kapanda both completed the full 90 minutes in the first game, while Thokozani Mwase and Trizza Chiwere saw action in the other. Mary Chavinda missed both games through injury, while Sharon Dzimau was included on the bench for both fixtures but did not feature.
Over the two friendlies, the Scorchers secured two clean-sheet wins against Lesotho, showcasing their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. Bullets Women's contribution to Malawi's national team success was once again evident, with the team's four representatives playing key roles in the team's victories.
The friendly series against Lesotho was an important step in the development of Malawian women's football, providing valuable experience for the players ahead of future international matches. With the team's strong performances and the continued involvement of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women, Malawi is well on its way to making a mark on the international stage.
The Malawi Women's National Football Team will next face Ethiopia in the African Women's Championship qualifiers in March. Fans can follow the team's progress on the Malawi Football Association's official Facebook page, https://web.facebook.com/premierbettingmalawi.
Summary: The Malawi national women's football team, known as the Scorchers, played two friendly matches against Lesotho, winning both games convincingly. Four players from the FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women team started in the lineup, with goalkeeper Thokozani Mwase, defenders Bernadetta Mkandawire and Trizza Chiwere, and midfielder and club captain Zainab Kapanda. The team dominated the matches, creating several chances and scoring three goals in each game. The first match was played on Sunday at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre, with the Scorchers winning 3-0. The team's performance was impressive, with goalkeeper Mwase making several excellent saves and the defense holding strong. The midfield and attack also contributed to the team's success, with players such as Simwaka and Kapanda creating chances and scoring goals. Overall, the Scorchers' performance in these friendlies shows the team's strength and potential ahead of future international matches.
