Ascent thump Lioness

Ascent Academy went riot over MDF Lioness at the Champions Stadium after handing them a heavy 0-3 defeat to secure a league double over them in a Lilongwe mini-derby on Saturday.

Mayamiko Mkandawire grabbed a brace as Fatima Lali got her fourth goal of the season to secure a big win and edge closer to secure the second spot in the League.

Head coach for Ascent Academy, Thom Nkolongo, hailed his players for their outstanding performance of the match.

"We played very well especially in the first half where we scored two goals but in the second half, Lioness began to attack more but after the third goal we closed them. Second position is possible as we just need a win to achieve it," said Nkolongo.

On his side, Captain John Kaputa of MDF Lioness dismissed that Champion Stadium is their home and said he has noted areas for improvement in the team.

TOPIK earn first League win

Topik Academy have finally gotten their first win of the NBM Women's Premiership after beating fellow relegated side, MK Academy, 1-2 at the Luwinga Technical Centre Ground on Saturday.

Cecilia Nzima assisted Christina Chirwa in the 30th minute before doubling the scores two minutes later but Esther White's 78th minute for the hosts could not deny them the much sought win.

Assistant coach for Topik Academy, Scolastica Khunga, said they are happy with the win which they have waited for so long to achieve it.

"It was a tough game as this is a derby but we told the players to do everything in order to get a win and I thank them because we have finally gotten it," said Khunga.

On the other side, head coach for MK Academy Khumbo Sibsle accepted the defeat saying Topik Academy needed the win most from the game.

Kukoma Ntopwa wallop Moyale Sisters to move fourth

Kukoma Ntopwa Queens have broken into the top four of the NBM Womens Championship after thumping Moyale Sisters 4-0 in an early kick off match at the Mpira Stadium on Saturday.

Takondwa Gambuleni scored her 8th goal of the season in the first half before Mary Chindeya doubling the scores in the 75th minute and Kondawo Banda got her brace to secura big win.

Assistant coach for the Amaghetto Kids, Chikumbutso Henry, thanked his players for their outstanding performance in the League.

"I am a happy person because at least the team is able to do better in the second round. We have many injuries but other players have stepped up and shown a brilliant performance as well," said Henry.

His opposite number, John Chimwala, said that his players have already given up that they are already relegated from the League.

Civil Women stun Silver Ladies

Civil Women made a revenge over their fierce rivals, Silver Strikers Ladies, after claiming a 2-0 win to hand the Champions their second defeat of the season in a Lilongwe Derby played at the Civo Stadium on Saturday.

The Civil servants were coming from two consecutive losses and they needed a win in the game as Emily Samuel and Vitumbiko Mkandawire scored in either half to secure the win.

Head coach for Civil Women, Collins Pofera, said that they have been working so hard to be getting positive results against Silver Ladies which has been dominating over the years.

"It was a good game for our team because we played well from the first whistle and I told the girls that let us work hard to get maximum points and move out of where we are so they indeed delivered well," said Pofera.

On the other side, Andrew Chikhosi said that her players failed to perform during the match.

Civil Women stun Silver Ladies

Civil Women made a revenge over their fierce rivals, Silver Strikers Ladies, after claiming a 2-0 win to hand the Champions their second defeat of the season in a Lilongwe Derby played at the Civo Stadium on Saturday.

The Civil servants were coming from two consecutive losses and they needed a win in the game as Emily Samuel and Vitumbiko Mkandawire scored in either half to secure the win.

Head coach for Civil Women, Collins Pofera, said that they have been working so hard to be getting positive results against Silver Ladies which has been dominating over the years.

"It was a good game for our team because we played well from the first whistle and I told the girls that let us work hard to get maximum points and move out of where we are so they indeed delivered well," said Pofera.

On the other side, Andrew Chikhosi said that her players failed to perform during the match.

Bullets Women claim League double over Wanderers Queens

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women sealed a double in the NBM Womens Premiership over Mighty Wanderers Queens this season after claiming a narrow 1-0 win in a much heated match played at the Mpira Stadium on Saturday.

The People's team edged the Nomads with the same margin in the first round and Triza Chiwere's second half strike sealed the win to stay just one win away from securing the third spot in the League.

Head coach for the team, Maggie Chombo-Sadick hailed her players for their hard work which has kept them unbeaten in the whole of the second round this season.

"We had a team full of youngsters who were learning but now they are able to deliver and know what we want. I believe that if we continue this then next season we will have a very good team to compete for the championship," said Chombo-Sadick.

On his side, head coach for the Nomads Thom Kazembe blamed the officiation for contributing to their defeat.

Wanderers Queens shine over Civil Women

Mighty Wanderers Queens ended their two game losing streak in the National Bank of Malawi National Womens Premiership in style after handing Civil Women their second straight win with a 2-0 win at the Mpira Stadium.

The Nomads scored through Tawina Kawaga's 9th goal of the season and Esther January's beauty to seal the win and complete a double over the civil servants while Vitumbiko Mkandawire hit the post a penalty kick in the game.

Head coach for the Nomads, Thom Kazembe, said the win was good as his players were gradually losing confidence.

''We were passing through hard times and we had to win this game. Of course we started badly but after tactical changes, we managed to unlock them,'' said Kazembe.

On his part, head coach for Civil Women, Collins Pofera, said that his team made mistakes and also failed to replicate their first half performance.

''We had a good first where we created chances that we could have scored but second half,

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