The Malawi National Women's Football Team, known as the Scorchers, is set to play two international friendly matches in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as part of their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations, according to Africa Top Sports. The team will face Tanzania on June 3 before playing Ghana on June 6. Head coach Lovemore Fazili is expected to announce the squad ahead of a training camp at Mpira Village in Blantyre. These fixtures will serve as the team's third and fourth friendlies of the year, following earlier matches against Australia and India.
In martial arts, the Judo Association of Malawi hosted a Judo for Peace Open Day at the Dzaleka Refugee Camp near Lilongwe, according to the International Judo Federation. The event brought together 60 refugee participants and 14 local athletes to demonstrate techniques and promote community connections. Judo Association of Malawi President Osbourne Banda attended the gathering, which concluded with a symbolic tree-planting activity.
Meanwhile, in domestic men's football, Songwe Border United secured an early weekend lead in the NBS Bank National Division League standings after earning a 1-0 victory over Mzuzu City Hammers, according to the Football Association of Malawi. However, Sunday's fixtures saw Extreme FC secure a 3-0 win over Changalume Barracks, subsequently pushing Extreme FC to the very top of the table.