Update: Malawi's women's national football team, the Scorchers, received a significant squad boost ahead of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifying match against Zimbabwe, SuperSport reports. Influential midfielder Faith Chinzimu has returned to the team for the second leg, scheduled for October 13 in Harare. The Scorchers carry a 2-0 advantage into the fixture after sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga secured a first-leg victory at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Head coach Lovemore Fazili has warned his players against complacency as they prepare to face the Mighty Warriors on away soil.
Update: In domestic netball, the Nico Group has increased its sponsorship for the One Nico Top 12 National Netball Cup from K60 million to K75 million, according to Nyasa Times. Nico Group Head of Marketing Taweni Gondwe Xaba announced the funding boost during the second season's launch at the Blantyre Sports Arena, noting the tournament's role in developing young female players and supporting the Netball Association of Malawi's rebuilding strategy. Following the launch, Kukoma Diamonds claimed the Southern Region title by defeating Tigresses 51-47, while Giants NC secured third place over the Pacers, TVI reports.
Meanwhile, members of Malawi's security agencies are competing at the 2026 Inter-Security Agencies Sports Festival, which recently opened at the Bingu National Stadium. Nyasa Times reports that Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito presided over the opening ceremony, urging fair play and discipline among the participants. The festival runs until October 16 and features athletes from the Malawi Defence Force, Malawi Police Service, Prison Service, and Immigration Department. Participating teams, including Red Lions and Blue Eagles, will compete in disciplines such as football, netball, athletics, basketball, and judo.