The Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, top Group B of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following a 2-1 victory over South Sudan at Bingu National Stadium. Babatunde Adepoju and Lloyd Njaliwa secured the win on Friday, placing Malawi ahead of Egypt and Angola, who played to a goalless draw, according to Nation Online. Head coach Kallisto Pasuwa cautioned that the team must improve its game management and avoid dropping tempo after taking a lead, Malawi24 reports, as the squad prepares for its next qualification match against Angola on October 6.
Update: Following their qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup, the Malawi Queens claimed the bronze medal at the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi. According to Nation Online, the Queens defeated Namibia 50-45 in the third-place play-off on Saturday after suffering a 62-46 semi-final loss to South Africa. Head coach Debbie Fuller praised the team's defensive work but stated that the squad must elevate its performance levels to compete globally next year, Nyasa Times reports.
In athletics, Mphatso Nadolo and Fostina Mbemba secured victories at the eighth edition of the Blantyre 42.195 Kilometre Race. According to Maravi Express, Nadolo finished with a time of 2:25:01, while Mbemba won in 3:00:10. Nadolo claimed his fourth men's title and Mbemba won her first women's marathon title, Nyasa Times reports. Both winners crossed the finish line at Kamuzu Stadium to receive K2 million each and earn spots in a regional half marathon scheduled for November in South Africa, according to Nyasa Times.
Meanwhile, the Taekwondo Association of Malawi held an awareness campaign at Chichiri Shopping Mall in Blantyre to promote the sport's core values. Malawi24 reports that the event featured demonstrations, sparring matches, and inclusive youth activities aimed at building discipline, character, and respect while encouraging wider community participation.