Malawi’s women’s national football team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Zimbabwe 7–0, with Temwa Chawinga scoring a hat-trick in an emphatic victory.

Temwa was the star of the encounter, scoring three goals in the 10th, 30th and 56th minutes to put Malawi firmly in control. Her clinical finishing set the tone for a one-sided contest as the Malawian side overwhelmed their opponents.

Tabitha Chawinga added Malawi’s fourth goal in the 52nd minute, further extending the team’s advantage and underlining the Chawinga sisters’ influence on the match.

Chisomo Banda also got on the scoresheet in the 85th minute before Asimenye Simwaka struck in the 86th minute to make it 6–0.

Sarah Mulimbika completed the rout in the 90th minute, sealing an impressive seven-goal victory for Malawi.

Zimbabwe struggled to contain Malawi’s attacking pressure, while the Malawian team demonstrated clinical finishing to turn their superiority into a convincing scoreline.

The emphatic result sends Lovemore Fazili’s girls to the third round of the qualifiers, where they will face Kenya.