Idana makes debut for ZANACO: Malawians outside Malawi

Your favourite feature comes again this week as we highlight how Malawian players have performed in their respective teams over the weekend.

EUROPE

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Shaquille Gwengwe

The 24 year old striker scored a hat-trick to inspire Poole Town Football Club to a 3-4 victory over Bracknell Town in England on Saturday in the Southern Region Premier South League. This means he has three goals in the first two matches for the team.

Charles Petro
The defender played full match as FC Botosani played a 3-3 draw against CFR Cluj in the Romanian Superliga in Romania on Sunday.

Nelson Khumbeni
The defensive midfielder was introduced in on 79th minute as Gillingham FC scored late to force a 1-1 draw against Tranmere Rovers in the Skybet League two in England on Saturday.

Tabitha Chawinga
The Scorchers was a starter as Ol Lyonnes beat Nuremberg 3-0 in the second pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Faith Chinzimu
The 18 year old midfielder was not even on the bench for her new team, BK Hacken as they beat Vaxjo DDF 0-5 on Sunday in Sweden.

AMERICA

Temwa Chawinga
The Scorchers played full minutes as Kansas City Current played a 0-0 draw against Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League in USA on Saturday. She is now second on the scoring chart with 10 goals and two assist while Esther Gonzalez Rodriguez of Gotham Women has 11 goals.

Mayele Malango
The towering forward was on the bench as Monterey Bay scored late to play a 2-2 draw against El Pasco Locomotive FC in the USL Championship on Saturday.

AFRICA

Yamikani Chester

The speedy winger was voted as the man of the match as UD Songo beat Ferroviario da Beira 1-0 in the Mocambola League in Mozambique on Friday. The team remain top with 20 points in the League.

Richard Mbulu
The center forward was introduced on 70th minute as UD Songo beat Ferroviario da Beira 1-0 in the Mocambola League in Mozambique on Friday.

Lloyd Njaliwa
The forward was a starter as Costa do Sol beat Ferroviario de Maputo 0-1 in the Mocambola League in Mozambique on Saturday. The team is 6th on the table with 13 points.

Chikoti Chirwa
The defending midfielder was on the bench as Costa do Sol beat Ferroviario da Maputo 0-1 in the Mocambola League in Mozambique on Saturday.

Chifundo Mphasi

The winger was introduced on 63rd minute as Power Dynamos lost 2-0 to APR FC of Rwanda in their last international friendly ahead of the MTN Super League in Zambia and CAF Champions League.

Chimwemwe Idana

The midfielder was given full minutes in his full debut as ZANACO FC kicked off the league with a 0-0 draw against FC MUZA in the MTN Super League in Zambia on Saturday.

Robert Saizi

The midfielder was a starter before being replaced on 64th minute as ZANACO FC played a goalless draw against FC MUZA in the MTN Super League in Zambia on Saturday.

Chawanangwa Kaonga
The forward was introduced on 81st minute as ZANACO FC played as goalless draw against FC MUZA in the MTN Super League in Zambia on Saturday.

Gabriel Banda
The left back was not avaliable even on the bench as Kabwe Warriors played a goalless draw against Kansanshi Dynamos in the MTN Super League in Zambia on Saturday.

Christopher Kumwembe

The forward was not even on the bench as Green Buffaloes kicked off the season with a 1-2 win over Nkhwazi Football Club in the MTN Super League in Zambia on Sunday.

Tendai Sani

The Scorchers midfielder made her debut at ZISD FC with two goals as the team kicked off their 2025-26 Eden University Women’s Super League with a 2-6 defeat over Kamfinsha Blue Eagles on Sunday.

Chisomo Banda
The Scorchers was on the bench for her new team, Konkola Blades Queens in their 2-0 defeat over Red Arrows Women in the Eden University Women’s Super League on Saturday.

William Thole

The goalkeeper kept his 13th cleansheet as Simba Bhora reclaimed their top spot with a 0-1 win over MWOS FC in the Castle Lager Premier League in Zimbabwe on Saturday. The team have 50 points from 14 wins, 8 draws and three losses.

Khuda Muyaba

The forward was an unused substitute as Scottland FC beat ZPC Kariba 2-1 in the Castle Lager Premier League in Zimbabwe on Saturday. The team is second with 49 points from 14 wins, 7 draws and four losses.

Nickson Nyasulu

The center back played full minutes as FC Platinum lost 2-0 to Triangle FC in the Castle Lager Premier League in Zimbabwe on Sunday. The team is fifth with 40 points from 9 wins, 13 draws and two defeats.

Vincent Nyangulu

The forward was introduced on 59 minutes as FC Platinum lost 2-0 to Triangle FC in the Castle Lager Premier League in Zimbabwe on Sunday.

Precious Phiri
The midfielder was an unused substitute as FC Platinum lost 2-0 to Triangle FC in the Castle Lager Premier League in Zimbabwe on Sunday.

Mark Fodya
The left back was not even on the bench as Manica Diamonds played a goalless draw against Chicken Inn in the Castle Lager Premier League in Zimbabwe on Saturday.

Gomegzani Chirwa
The right back remains injured and missed Ngezi Platinum Stars match which they played a 1-1 draw against Bikita Minerals in the Castle Lager Premier League in Zimbabwe on Saturday.