The Malawi Kings men's netball team has established a training camp in Blantyre to prepare for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 16 to 26. According to Nyasa Times, head coach Garvey Nyondo has named a 26-player provisional squad for the upcoming tournament. Netball Association of Malawi General Secretary Yamikani Kauma stated that the camp offers an important opportunity for the players and technical staff to improve fitness and tactical execution before the final roster is confirmed.
In basketball, Lilongwe is set to host the Bravehearts International Basketball Challenge from September 3 to 5 at the ABC Blue and Malcon Gyms, Nyasa Times reports. The tournament will feature visiting teams from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa competing for a $5,000 top prize. The host club's women's team enters the competition as defending champions, while the Bravehearts men's squad is aiming for the title after a runner-up finish last year.
Meanwhile in domestic football, local club Bolero United secured a 0-0 draw against the established Blue Eagles FC at the Bolero Community Ground, according to Nyasa Times. The result drew public praise from UTM presidential running mate Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka, who commended the local side for their fearless performance against a heavily favored opponent. Bolero United currently competes in the regional Mtumbuka League, an annual tournament in Nkhamanga that carries a K20 million prize pool across its football and netball divisions.