"Caps has beaten our Reserve side" - Msukwa

Silver Strikers Assistant coach Mapopa Msukwa has expressed satisfaction with his players' performance against Caps United, saying they dominated the Zimbabwean team, which managed to score only after introducing their reserve players.

Msukwa spoke after his team lost 1-0 in a friendly match at the Silver Stadium, where he noted that his team had only trained for four days.

"It was an open game where we just asked players who wanted to play to come, that's why we didn't have our regulars. But still, we dominated them, and I knew we would give them a good match because we are bigger than them – we play in CAF," he said.

Msukwa also praised Caps United, saying they need to improve coordination but have the potential to build a good team for the upcoming season in Zimbabwe.

The two teams will meet again on Wednesday for another friendly, with Msukwa promising to use his reserve side players to assess their promotion to the senior team.

Wanderers Youth Crowned FCB U-20 League Champions

Mighty Wanderers Youth have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 FCB Katswiri U-20 League, finishing top of the table at the Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday.

The Nomads secured a 2-0 win in their coronation match against Yizoyizo Warriors, ending the league on a high note.

Head Coach George Sangala praised his players for their brilliant performances throughout the season.

"I have to give credit to the lads for their effort, teamwork, and discipline throughout the season. Through hard work and unity, we are here today," he said.

The team's Chief Executive Officer, Panganeni Ndovi, said the success of the youth team is a sign that they are on the right track.

"Over time, we have invested significantly in football development. We believe the youth team is our nursery, and that's why we gave it the attention it deserves. We're excited that our investment is bearing fruit," he said.

The Junior Nomads played 30 games, recording 18 wins, 7

CONFIRMED! Malawi to Face Nigeria in Final Qualifying Round

Malawi's Under-20 Women's Football team will face Nigeria in the final qualifying round of the 2026 Poland FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria beat Senegal 2-1 on aggregate, drawing 1-1 on Saturday, while Malawi knocked out Guinea Bissau with a 6-2 aggregate win.

The Junior Scorchers are the only COSAFA region team left in the tournament, after South Africa and Zambia were eliminated by Ghana and Uganda, respectively.

Malawi will likely travel to Nigeria for the first leg between May 1-3, 2026, with the return leg from May 8-10, 2026.

The fourth round will produce four teams that will qualify for the World Cup from the following ties:

- Cameroon vs Tanzania
- Ghana vs Uganda
- Ivory Coast vs Benin
- Nigeria vs Malawi

Gwengwe’s Late Winner Boosts Golden Boot Race

England based Malawian forward Shaquille Gwengwe netted a 90th‑minute winner for Poole Town in their 2‑1 away victory over Basingstoke in the Southern League Premier South on Saturday.

His strike in the dying seconds handed Poole the three points, after the team’s goalkeeper also pulled off a last‑minute penalty save to seal the win.

Gwengwe’s tally now sits at 31 goals out of the 63 Poole have scored this season, to top the golden‑boot race. His closest rival, Ryan Seager of Havant & Waterlooville, has 30 goals.

Poole Town currently hold 58 points from 30 league matches, sitting in second place with 12 games remaining.

Junior Scorchers edge close to WC Qualifiers

Malawi's Under-20 Women's Football team, the Junior Scorchers, are one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup after securing a spot in the final round of qualification with a 6-2 aggregate win over Guinea Bissau on Saturday.

The team delivered a stunning second-half performance, netting four goals to secure a 5-1 win at the Bingu National Stadium.

Guinea Bissau took an early lead through Lamarana Bali in the second minute but Malawi equalized four minutes later as it was 1-1 at break.

In the second half, Victoria Mkwala scored in the 53rd minute, and Fatima Lali extended the lead in the 72nd minute. Mayamiko Mkandawire scored a stunner from distance, and Lali sealed her brace in the 93rd minute.

Head coach Maggie Chombo-Sadick praised her team's fighting spirit, saying, "We had another bad performance in the first half, but after talking to the girls, they delivered an exceptional performance."