First Lady praises ‘outstanding’ Scorchers after second straight WAFCON win
First Lady Getrude Mutharika has expressed her overwhelming excitement over the Malawi Women’s National Football Team’s remarkable run so far at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco, as the nation continues to celebrate the Scorchers’ historic form.
Her delighted reaction came after the Scorchers, competing in their first-ever appearance at the continental showpiece, secured a second successive victory, thrashing Egypt 3-1 to sit top of Group C — following their earlier stunning win over defending champions Nigeria.
The First Lady, a vocal and passionate supporter of the team, took to social media to gush over the squad’s achievements, insisting their performances had proven that anything is possible when talent meets hard work.
“I am overjoyed and thrilled by the outstanding performance of our girls’ national football team at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco,” she said.
“In just two games, the girls have proven that anything is possible with dedication, commitment and discipline,” she added, praising the squad for their resilience and fighting spirit on the continental stage.
Reflecting on her role as one of the team’s most enthusiastic backers, the First Lady admitted the Scorchers’ spirited displays had brought her enormous personal joy.
“As their number one supporter, such spirited performances bring a massive smile to my face,” she said.
Looking ahead, the First Lady offered her continued support and encouragement to the squad, wishing them further success as attention now turns to the team’s ambitions of qualifying for the World Cup — a feat that would mark an extraordinary milestone for Malawian football on the global stage.
Her comments add to the growing wave of national pride surrounding the Scorchers’ campaign, with excitement building back home as Malawi eyes a historic run deep into the tournament, starting with a crucial final group match against Zambia next Wednesday that could determine their path to the quarter-finals.