Update: Malawi's U-20 women's national football team is preparing to host Nigeria's Falconets in the second leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers at Bingu National Stadium on May 9. Following a 2-0 first-leg defeat, head coach Maggie Chombo told Pulse Sports Nigeria that her squad is actively correcting their mistakes and remains confident in their ability to secure a home victory. To boost team morale, Head of Delegation Dr. Lameck Zetu Khonja has promised the players and coaching staff "surprise rewards" if they manage to defeat the Falconets and advance, Sports247 reports.
In domestic football, the Blantyre derby between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers has been scheduled to take place at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe this Sunday, according to the official FCB Nyasa Big Bullets website. The upcoming fixture follows the Bullets' recent 1-0 victory over MAFCO FC at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium.
In other sports news, the Judo Association of Malawi continues its community outreach at the Dzaleka refugee camp through the Judo for Peace programme. The International Judo Federation reports that a specialized first aid and safety course concluded earlier this week for 15 participants, including 10 from the refugee camp. District Sports Officer Loveness Phiri officially closed the event, which the federation notes is part of a broader regional strategy linking Malawi with neighbouring countries to support community development through martial arts.