Striker Blessings Mwalirino will compete with defensive midfielder Felix Zulu and rising star Adam Wallace for Mighty Wanderers’ Player of the Month award for August.

The three players delivered outstanding performances during a challenging month for the Nomads, who managed just two wins alongside three draws across all competitions.

Mwalirino earned Player of the Match honors when Wanderers defeated Mafco FC in the league, with his solitary goal securing all three points in their second-round opener. The striker also featured in a 1-1 home draw against Chitipa United, goalless draws against Civil Service United and Creck Sporting Club, and the team’s 3-0 FDH Bank Cup victory over Mafco FC.

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Felix Zulu also impressed during his five August appearances, earning one Player of the Match award. Meanwhile, Wallace claimed his own star performance recognition when Wanderers [note: the original text appears incomplete here – please provide the missing details about Wallace’s standout match].

Pemba Rubber Stamps, the official sponsors of the monthly award, have renewed their partnership with Mighty Wanderers FC for the 2025 football season. The rubber stamp manufacturers have enhanced their commitment since first backing the award in 2023.

Managing Director Dave Pemba, who also operates Pemba Driving School, announced during the signing ceremony in Blantyre that the monthly package has increased from K1 million to K1.2 million for the new season.

“The award winner will receive K300,000, and K900,000 will go towards driving lessons,” Pemba explained. “From now on, Wanderers’ Player of the Month recipients can choose to learn truck driving as part of their prize package.”