Update: The Malawi Scorchers suffered a 5-0 defeat against Australia in their opening match of the FIFA Women's Series 2026 on Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya, according to FIFA.com. Goals from Emily van Egmond, Sam Kerr, Alex Chidiac, McNamara, and McKenna gave the Matildas a decisive victory over a Malawian side playing without key forwards Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga. Following the loss, Malawi will face India in the tournament's third-place playoff, while Australia advances to the final against host nation Kenya, SportPesa Blog adds.
Update: In youth football, the Malawi Under-17 women's national team lost 2-1 to Burundi in the first leg of their World Cup qualifiers at Bingu National Stadium, the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) reports. Burundi opened the scoring before Enelesi Fabiano equalised for the Young Scorchers in the second half. Burundi then secured a late winner to take the advantage. Head coach Chisomo Nkhoma maintained optimism for a comeback ahead of the return leg scheduled for April 18 in Burundi, according to FAM.
On the domestic front, the 2026 TNM Super League season continues following its official kickoff on April 5, MBC notes. The regular season follows a highly anticipated Charity Shield match in late March between Silver Strikers, managed by Peter Mgangira, and Mighty Wanderers, led by Bob Mpinganjira.
Update: The Malawi women's national cricket team secured a narrow one-wicket victory over Mozambique in the third-place playoff of the BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament in Gaborone, Botswana, according to the Hindustan Times. After winning the toss and electing to field, the Malawian squad successfully chased down the target to finish third in the regional competition, The SportsTak confirms.