…as Scorchers stun Nigeria 3-2
Football fans who attended the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) watch party organised by the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc had an unforgettable moment as the Malawi National Women Football team opened their campaign with a 3-2 victory over the defending champions, Nigeria in Morocco.
The watch party was held on Tuesday evening at Woodlands Hotel in Lilongwe.
NBM plc organised the event to give customers and football fans the opportunity to watch the match together and support the national team.
One of the attendees, Eliza Nyaka, said she was excited to witness the Scorchers’ winning start to the tournament.
“I am very happy to be here and watch the game with fellow Malawians. The Scorchers played well and gave us a great victory. I hope they continue with the same spirit and play beautiful football throughout the tournament,” said Nyaka.
Nyaka also thanked the NBM plc for organizing the event, saying it brought Malawians together to celebrate an important national moment.
“We thank the National Bank of Malawi for not only organizing this watch party but also supporting our ladies in Morocco. It has been a wonderful experience, and the bank has shown that it truly supports the nation,” she added.
Speaking at the event, NBM Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager Akossa Mphepo-Hiwa congratulated the Scorchers on their victory, describing it as a proud moment for Malawi.
“We would like to congratulate the Malawi Scorchers on this outstanding victory. They have made the nation proud and shown the determination, teamwork and resilience that inspire all Malawians.
“As the National Bank of Malawi, we are proud to support our national team and to bring people together through this watch party. Football has the power to unite the nation, and tonight we have celebrated not only a win on the pitch but also the spirit of national pride and togetherness,” said Mphepo-Hiwa.
Among those who attended the event were Minister of Information and Digitalization Shadrick Namalomba, Minister of Natural Resources Patricia Wiskes, Super League of Malawi (SULOM) Vice President Ronald Chiwaula, and officials from women’s football association.
The Chawinga sisters registered their names on the scoresheet, with Temwa netting a brace and Tabitha the other goal.
Malawi’s next match is scheduled for Saturday against Egypt.
“We would like to congratulate the Malawi Scorchers on this outstanding victory.”
Akossa Mphepo-Hiwa
NBM Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager
