Malawi women finish fourth after narrow defeat to India

Malawi national women’s football team ended their FIFA Series campaign in Kenya in fourth place following a closely fought 3-2 loss to India at Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday.

In an evenly contested encounter, the Scorchers twice came from behind but were ultimately undone by a late goal, as India secured victory in the closing stages of the match.

India, ranked 67th in the world, made an early breakthrough when Astam Oraon opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Malawi responded just before the interval, with Ireen Khumalo finding the equaliser in the 43rd minute to bring the sides level.

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However, the momentum shifted again in first-half stoppage time when Aveka Singh restored India’s lead, sending her side into the break ahead.

Malawi showed resilience after the restart and once again fought their way back into the match. Deborah Henry struck in the 60th minute to level the score at 2-2, setting up a tense final half-hour.

Despite their efforts, Malawi were unable to hold on, as Singh scored her second goal of the match in the 83rd minute to secure the win for India.

Following the defeat, Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili pointed to complacency as a key factor behind the result.

“I think the game was not as tough compared to the match against Australia. Maybe some players took India for granted after seeing them lose to Kenya. The goals we conceded are not ones we are supposed to allow. That is what happens when you take things for granted. Finishing fourth is disappointing,” he said.

The result means Malawi conclude the tournament without a win, having also lost their opening match against Australia earlier in the competition.

Despite the disappointment, Fazili emphasised the value of the tournament as preparation for future competitions, particularly the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

“These are good preparations for WAFCON. We have learnt important lessons and we will be very careful in selecting players. We will pick those who are ready to deliver, regardless of where they play,” he said.

The WAFCON tournament will also act as a qualifying pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, adding further importance to Malawi’s preparations.

While the Scorchers leave Kenya without a podium finish, the experience gained is expected to play a role in shaping the squad ahead of the continental competition.

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Andrews Sefa Bamfo is a promising young football writer and reporter, recognised as one of the rising talents in African football journalism. He specialises in match reporting, features and on-ground coverage, bringing fresh perspective and energy to the industry.He is educated at the University of Ghana and has gained valuable experience working with one of Ghana’s leading media organisations, TV3, where he developed his skills in both television reporting and football journalism.Andrews’ talent and potential were further recognised when he was selected for the prestigious CAF Young Reporters Programme, where he received advanced media training in partnership with CANAL+. This exposure has helped shape his understanding of modern sports journalism and storytelling.Since then, he has continued to grow in the field and is widely regarded as one of the emerging voices in African football media. He is currently a Staff Writer at African.Football, contributing to the platform’s coverage with insightful reports and engaging content for a global audience.

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