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Malawi’s historic win in reaching Cosafa U17 girls’ finals

Maravi Post Reporter

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Under-17 girls’ national team has made history by reaching the finals of the Cosafa U17 Girls’ Championship.

In the semifinal match against Mozambique, the young Stars triumphed with a 1-0 victory, thanks to Talandira Kachala’s decisive goal in the 84th minute.

Coach Chisomo Nkhoma praised her team for their determination and hard work, saying, “I told my players during halftime to work hard. I knew Mozambique was enjoying the game, especially in the middle, but we settled in well in the second half.”

With confidence boosted by their win, Coach Nkhoma expressed no fear about facing Zambia in the final, saying, “I’m not afraid of Zambia.” This confidence will likely serve the team well as they prepare for the biggest match of their lives.

This marks the first time Malawi’s Under-17 team has reached the final of the Cosafa championship.

The final match against Zambia promises to be an exciting encounter between two talented teams.

Zambia’s Copper Queens have qualified for their fifth consecutive final after beating Zimbabwe 5-1 on Friday.

Malawi and Zambia teams will be looking to outdo each other and claim the championship title.

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Malawi u-17 girls’ team ready to shine in COSAFA championship

Maravi Post Reporter

By Jones Gadama

The Malawi Under-17 Women’s National Football Team is set to face a tough challenge in the upcoming Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Under-17 Girls’ Championship.

The team, led by coach Chisomo Nkhoma, has been drawn into Group A alongside hosts Namibia and the Comoros Islands.

Malawi’s journey in the tournament begins on May 10, when they take on Namibia at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia.

The team will then meet the Comoros Islands on May 11. The top team in each pool will advance to the semifinals, along with the best-placed second team.

This year’s championship, which runs from May 10 to 17, promises to be an exciting event, with nine teams competing for the top prize.

The tournament has been instrumental in developing young players, with past participants going on to become senior internationals.

Malawi has shown promise in the tournament, finishing third in the 2022 edition, which it hosted.

Star player Rose Kadzere won the Golden Boot with eight goals, highlighting the team’s potential. In fact, Malawi defeated Botswana 9-0 to secure the bronze medal, showcasing their skills on the field.

Coach Chisomo Nkhoma has selected a young squad, including multiple Under-15 players who represented Malawi in the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Ghana. While the team’s inexperience may put them at a disadvantage, Nkhoma believes it will pay off in the long run.

“I know with that young squad, in two to three years, they’ll be much better and they’ll produce good results,” Nkhoma said.

The team’s matches will be streamed live on FIFA+, providing fans with an opportunity to follow their progress. With a mix of youthful energy and determination, Malawi’s Under-17 girls’ team is ready to take on the best of Southern Africa and make a name for themselves in the tournament.

The tournament schedule is as follows: Malawi will play Namibia on May 10 and the Comoros Islands on May 11.

The semifinals will be held on May 16, and the final and third-place playoff will be held on May 17.

With their young squad and determination, Malawi’s Under-17 girls’ team is set to give it their all in the COSAFA Championship.

Will they build on their previous success and make a deep run in the tournament? Only time will tell.