Update: The Malawi Scorchers are set to play Ghana in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, according to CANews. The Football Association of Malawi confirmed the fixture after the Scorchers finished at the top of Group C, advancing to the knockout stage despite a 2-1 loss to Zambia in their final group match.
In club football, Malawi champions Mighty Wanderers have been drawn against Tanzanian side Simba SC in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, AfricaBrief reports. The first leg is scheduled for early September at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, followed by a return leg in Tanzania. The Wanderers secured their place in the tournament after winning the domestic Super League.
Update: Team Malawi athletes have returned from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. According to Nation Online, corporate sponsor Nico Group issued a statement praising the Malawi Queens for their seventh-place netball finish following their arrival. The company stated that the performance reflects positive progress in the team's rebuilding phase.