BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s football fans have been left disappointed after Scorchers forwards Temwa Chawinga and her elder sister Tabitha missed out on the final three nominees for the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award.
The Chawinga sisters had been among the early favourites following another outstanding year for both club and country.
Temwa enjoyed an impressive run with in America finishing the season as one of the league’s top scorers, while Tabitha continued her dominant performances in France.
Despite their strong credentials, CAF released the final shortlist on Sunday confirming that neither of the Malawian stars made the cut.
The announcement has sparked debate among Malawians supporters and analysts who believe at least one of the sisters deserved a place in the top three given their consistency, influence and international track record.
Football Enock Banda say Temwa’s speed, scoring rate and impact in global competitions had placed her among the continent’s best attacking talents.
Tabitha, on the other hand, has long been a household name in African women’s football, praised for her versatility, leadership and goal contributions both in France and for the Scorchers.
Local supporters have also taken to social media to encourage the duo, reminding them that missing the top three does not take away their achievements or reduce their influence in African football.
Many expressed hope that the sisters will come back even stronger in 2026, especially as Malawi continues to build a competitive women’s national team.
Discover more from The Maravi Post
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
