Screenshot of a video clip showing Mwisho being sent in the stadium TV
* Comes is as sub in 2-0 defeat to FC Kaiserslautern in DFB-Pokal Cup
By Duncan Mlanjira
Malawi’s Mwisho Mhango made his debut appearance in Germany’s top tier Bundesliga on Wednesday night, coming is as a sub in their 0-2 loss to FC Kaiserslautern in DFB-Pokal Cup.
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Mwisho, a product of Malawi’s most successful academy, Ascent Soccer, joined the German Club in 2025 but due to his under-18 age, he was placed at the club’s 96 Academy.
In September last year, he was officially elevated to the main team and has now enjoyed game time.
Hannover 96 sit in 14th place of the Bundesliga 2 with 8 points from 8 matches of 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses and eliminated from the DFB-Pokal Cup.
On October 25, they also lost 0-2 away against rivals Eintracht Braunschweig in the Lower Saxony derby.
Their next match is at home against SG Dynamo Dresden in the 2. Bundesliga on Subdat, November 1, in which Mwisho might also be considered, whether from the bench of in First XI.
Mwisho is also in Malawi Flames’ coach Kalisto Pasuwa’s technical plans as he was included in the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Pamoja 2027.
Meeting with young Malawian fan, Yamikani Mzowa at the COSAFA U20 in eSwatini
However, he could not join the team in the opening match against South Sudan as he was part of the squad for the COSAFA U20 tournament that was played in eSwatini this month.
He was spotted by Hannover 96 after his standout performance at the 2025 COSAFA where he led Malawi U20 to a 3-1-1 record with five goals that earned the Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament honours.
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