Scorchers’ forward Deborah Henry selected in COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026 Group Stage Best XI

* Alongside left back Ireen Khumalo in the squad that has 3 Zimbabweans, one each from Lesotho, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and eSwatini under coach Zimbabwe’s Sithethelewe Sibanda * The NBM Women’s Premiership’s Golden Boot winner comes out of the tournament as leading top scorer with three goals sharing with Ireen Khumalo and Lesotho’s Makhotso Moalosi By Duncan Mlanjira In her debut appearance of the COSAFA Women’s Championship, Malawi Scorchers’ forward Deborah Henry has been selected the 2026 edition’s…

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The weight of the Soweto Derby jersey: Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday live on DStv and GOtv on Saturday

* When Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs clash, it is more than just a 90-minute football match  * It is a cultural phenomenon that divides families, halts traffic and captures the imagination of millions Maravi Express South Africa Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns clash this Saturday, February 28 to be beamed live on DStv and GOtv in the historical Soweto Derby. This will be a do-or-die battle for Orlando Pirates as they aim to…

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Scorchers’ 8-1 win over Lesotho didn’t count for consideration of best runners-up for COSAFA Women’s Championship semifinal slot

* Zimbabwe through to semifinals as they earn four points to qualify alongside with defending champions Zambia and hosts South Africa  * Madagascar will need just a draw against Mozambique in 3-team Group C this afternoon to progress By Duncan Mlanjira According to the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026 rules’ calculation for the best runners-up to qualify for the semifinals, the matches against the bottom side in Groups A and B were removed, which left Zimbabwe with four points in…

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Race still open in Group B for semis of COSAFA Women’s Championship as leaders and defending champions Zambia draw 0-0 with Zimbabwe

* South Africa first to qualify for the last four after winning their two games played against Malawi Scorchers (2-0) and Angola (2-0) * Namibia won their first match against Mozambique in the three-team Group C and face Madagascar this afternoon By Duncan Mlanjira Defending champions, the Copper Queens of Zambia, drew 0-0 with Zimbabwe yesterday to leave the fight for the semifinals open in Group B while South Africa were first to qualify for the last four after…

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Deborah Henry on fire as she scores hat-trick in Scorchers 8-1 trouncing of Lesotho at COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026

  * The NBM Women’s Premiership’s Golden Boot winner made her debut appearance for the Scorchers in the 0-2 loss to South Africa as an 84th minute substitute  * Scored her first international goal in the 9th minute, her second a minute later and completed her hat-trick in the 45+1′  * The Scorchers need to win their last game against Angola on Tuesday hoping for best runners-up qualification for the semifinals  * It will definitely be a grudge match…

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Malawi Scorchers need to win remaining two games to hope for best runners-up qualification for the semis of COSAFA Women’s Championship

* After losing 0-2 to hosts South Africa this afternoon in opening Group A match as Angola comfortably beat Lesotho 3-1  * Only group winners and one best runners-up will qualify for the semifinals and the Scorchers next match is against Lesotho on Saturday * This is the 3rd loss to Banyana Banyana in under a year following two during FIFA Window for friendlies in April last year By Duncan Mlanjira After playing out to stalemate up to the…

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Young Scorchers sole COSAFA representatives in contention for FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup 2027 qualification

* South Africa and Zambia were eliminated last weekend while Zimbabwe, Angola and Namibia exited in the second round * Five West Africans Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Benin dominate the fight for the final four slots of Poland 2027 finals By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi U20 national women’s football team, Young Scorchers, are the sole representatives of the Council of Southern African football Associations (COSAFA) in contention for a slot at the FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup Poland 2027…

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None has repeated Player of the Tournament award in past 9 editions of COSAFA Women’s Championship

  * Temwa Chawinga is among them attained in 2023 in which she also won the Golden Boot award from her nine goals scored  * It was difficult to look past forward Banda for Player of the Tournament in 2022 after her 10 goals guided Zambia to their maiden title Maravi Express In the past nine editions of the Council of Southern African football Associations (COSAFA) Women’s Championship, which has is a showcased incredible talent in the region by…

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NBM Women’s Premiership top scorer Deborah Henry makes it into coach Fazili’s final 24-member squad for COSAFA Women’s Championship

* She came under Fazili’s radar when she ended the first round of the NBM Women’s Premiership with 14 goals  * And made it in Fazili’s 32-member provisional squad that prepared for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) qualifying matches against Angola  * The NBM Women’s Premiership Golden Boot title winner with 23 goals from 18 games is also a nominee of the Player of the Season award By Duncan Mlanjira Inaugural champions of National Bank of Malawi…

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FAM committed to ensure Young Scorchers receive thorough preparations against two-time FIFA U20 World Cup silver medallists Nigeria

* In the final round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 qualifiers scheduled between May 1-10 * The girls have shown character and growth by overcoming Central African Republic, South Sudan and Guinea-Bissau * Four winners will qualify in matches between Nigeria v Malawi; Ghana v Uganda; Cameroon v Tanzania and Côte d’Ivoire v Benin By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya is over the moon following Malawi U20 national team’s qualification to the final round of the FIFA…

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