Deborah Henry Scores Eight Goals, Leading the Race for the NBM Women's Premiership Golden Boot
In the ongoing National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women's Premiership, Deborah Henry of Silver Strikers Ladies is making heads turn with her impressive goalscoring form. Henry has netted eight goals in just five matches, placing her at the top of the goalscorers' chart.
Henry's Impressive Performance
The forward's impressive display started in Match Week 2, where she scored a brace in Silver Strikers Ladies' 2-1 victory over Ascent Soccer. Henry's performance earned her the Player of the Match award. She repeated the feat in the team's 6-1 win over Topik Academy and in the 3-1 triumph over Kukoma Ntopwa Women, once again earning Player of the Match accolades.
Silver Strikers Ladies: Unbeaten Leaders
As a team, Silver Strikers Ladies are unbeaten and remain at the top of the log with a perfect winning record of six games. The Bankers have also been the most prolific side in the league, scoring a total of 18 goals and conceding just four. Their impressive form has made them a force to be reckoned with.
Hat-Tricks Galore
Henry is not the only one making headlines in the league. Three players have already scored hat-tricks in the NBM Women's Premiership. Leticia Chinyamula of Ascent Soccer was the first to achieve the feat, inspiring her team to a commanding 6-0 victory over Topik Academy. Kukoma Ntopwa's Kondawo Banda and Moyale Sisters' Maurine Phiri followed suit, scoring all three goals in their respective teams' 3-0 and 4-1 victories.
Competition Heats Up
Henry's lead in the goalscorers' chart is not uncontested. Malawi Scorchers internationals Leticia Chinyamula and Mayamiko Mkandawire of Ascent Soccer are hot on her heels, having each scored five goals. Kondawo Banda of Kukoma Ntopwa Women and Vanessa Issa of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women are also in the running, having netted four goals each.
The Future of Women's Football in Malawi
The NBM Women's Premiership is a significant step forward for women's football in Malawi. With talented players like Henry and the hat-trick scorers leading the charge, the league is set to produce more moments of brilliance and inspire the next generation of female footballers.
As the competition heats up, fans are eagerly anticipating the next round of matches, hoping to witness more standout individual performances and team victories.
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Summary: Deborah Henry of Silver Strikers Ladies is the leading goalscorer in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership with 8 goals in 5 matches, followed closely by Malawi Scorchers internationals Leticia Chinyamula and Mayamiko Mkandawire of Ascent Soccer with 5 goals each. Other top scorers include Kondawo Banda of Kukoma Ntopwa Women and Vanessa Issa of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women with 4 goals each. Nine players have scored 2 goals each, including Ireen Khumalo and Linda Manda of Silver Strikers Ladies, Fatima Lali of Ascent Soccer, and Catherine Kachala of MDF Lionesses. The team with the most goals scored is Silver Strikers Ladies with 18 goals and the least conceded is Silver Strikers Ladies with 4 goals. Three players have scored hat-tricks so far in the season, including Leticia Chinyamula of Ascent Soccer, Kondawo Banda of Kukoma Ntopwa Women, and Maurine Phiri of Moyale Sisters.
