By Edwin Mbewe
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and the Women’s Football Association have jointly conducted the highly anticipated draw for the 2024 Goshen City Women’s Football National Championship.
The week-long tournament is set to take place at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre, beginning with play-offs from March 13 to 15, 2025.
The play-offs will feature three teams: Mighty Wanderers Queens, Silver Strikers Ladies, and Topik Sisters, competing for the final two spots in the quarterfinals.
Full Tournament Draw
Quarterfinals:
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women vs. Kukoma Ntopwa Women
MK Academy vs. Ascent Academy
Civil Service Women vs. Play-off Winner
Moyale Sisters vs. Play-off Runner-up
Semifinals
Winner of MK Academy vs. Ascent Academy vs. Winner of Civil Service Women vs. Play-off Winner
Winner of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women vs. Kukoma Ntopwa Women vs. Winner of Moyale Sisters vs. Play-off Runner-up
Commenting on the draw, FAM Women’s Football Association Vice General Secretary Shambashe Kadzamira expressed satisfaction with the process and anticipated a highly competitive tournament.
“The draw has been conducted fairly, and as the governing body for women’s football, we expect tough competition among the teams. The league was supposed to conclude last year, so teams have been waiting eagerly for this tournament,” said Kadzamira.
She also highlighted the growth of women’s football in Malawi, particularly in the Central Region, where Civil Service Women finished in second place for the first time.
“This shows we are on the right track. I encourage all participating teams to work hard and maintain discipline throughout the competition,” she added.
Central Region Women’s Football Committee General Secretary Caroline Phiri was optimistic about her region’s chances in the tournament, noting that the draw has worked in their favor.
“This draw gives us hope because our teams have avoided facing each other in the early stages, which increases their chances of progressing further. While Southern and Northern region teams pose a challenge, it won’t be an easy win for them,” Phiri stated.
The championship brings together the top two teams from the 2024 Goshen-FAM Regional Leagues, along with two additional teams from the play-offs, which feature the third-placed teams from each region.
