Striker Lameck Mithi netted a hat-trick to lead Mighty Wanderers FC to a 4-1 victory over Karonga United FC in a rescheduled FDH Bank Premiership match on Wednesday at Mpira Stadium, The Maravi Post reports. The win marks the third of the season for the Nomads, moving the team to third place on the league table.
Wanderers took early control of the game when Isaac Kaliati scored in the 15th minute from an assist by Blessings Mwalilino. Five minutes later, Mithi scored his first goal of the match with a header off a Kaliati corner kick. Karonga United managed to pull a goal back in the 35th minute when Alex Benson converted a pass from Michael Mwalilino. Despite second-half tactical changes from Karonga coach Audrow Makonyola, the Nomads maintained their pressure to secure the 4-1 result.
Update: The Malawi National Women's Football Team, the Scorchers, have finalized the details for their upcoming international friendlies, according to Africa Top Sports. Head coach Lovemore Fazili confirmed the squad will face Tanzania on June 3 before playing Ghana on June 6. Both matches will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, serving as critical preparation after the team's appearances at the FIFA Series tournament earlier this year.