Update: Following earlier preparations, the Malawi national football team, the Flames, officially begins its campaign in the Four Nations Tournament in Botswana today, March 23, 2026, according to Owinna. The regional competition features Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and host nation Botswana. The tournament runs until March 31 and serves as a testing ground ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
In domestic football updates, the National Bank of Malawi Championship wrapped up its national finals over the weekend at Champion Stadium in Mponela. Africa Top Sports reports that regional champions Karonga United Reserve and Mponela FC competed for the national title after advancing from their respective semi-final matches on Friday. Karonga defeated Kababa Academy 2-0, while Mponela overcame QPL Stars 3-1 to reach the final.