2026 U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Malawi take command with victory in South Sudan

Malawi’s U20 women’s national team earned a vital 2-0 win over South Sudan in Juba on Tuesday, giving them a strong advantage in their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

The Young Scorchers showed resilience after a difficult opening period, during which the hosts pressed aggressively and looked the more dangerous side.

South Sudan created early pressure, but Malawi’s discipline at the back prevented them from taking control.

Head coach Maggie Chombo Sadik made a crucial tactical adjustment in the 33rd minute, withdrawing Victoria Mkwala for Kondawo Banda.

The switch immediately changed the momentum. Just four minutes later, Sarah Mulimbika surged down the left flank and delivered a precise cross into the