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Mponela FC Secures NBM Under-23 Title; Blue Eagles Sisters Dominate Netball Season
Mponela FC claimed the National Bank of Malawi Under-23 Championship by defeating Karonga United Reserves 3-2 in a penalty shootout. Concurrently, the Blue Eagles Sisters achieved an undefeated season to win the FDH Premier Netball League, concluding with a 58-33 victory over Tigresses Netball Team.
Mponela FC, based in Dowa, clinched the National Bank of Malawi Under-23 Championship in a closely contested final against Karonga United Reserves. The match, held at Champion Stadium in Mponela on Sunday, concluded with a goalless draw in regulation time, leading to a decisive penalty shootout. Mponela FC's head coach, Pascal Chirwa, lauded his team's resolve and composure following their historic win. Conversely, Karonga United Reserves' coach, Chris Chimkwita, believed his squad had performed strongly despite the loss. Meanwhile, the FDH Premier Netball League concluded its first season at the KUHeS Sports Complex in Blantyre, where the Blue Eagles Sisters secured the championship with an unblemished record. FDH Bank Plc has commended the league for elevating the sport's standards and providing a platform for player talent.
Key Facts
- Mponela FC won the National Bank of Malawi Under-23 Championship, beating Karonga United Reserves 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
- The championship final, played at Champion Stadium in Mponela, ended 0-0 in regulation time.
- Mponela FC's coach, Pascal Chirwa, highlighted the victory as a significant achievement for the team.
- The Blue Eagles Sisters were crowned champions of the FDH Premier Netball League.
- They completed their season undefeated, winning all 22 matches.
- The Blue Eagles Sisters secured their title with a 58-33 victory against Tigresses Netball Team.
- Civonets Netball Team finished third in the league after a 46-43 win over Kukoma Diamonds Netball Team.
- FDH Bank awarded K13 million to the netball champions, K10 million to the runners-up, and K8 million to the third-placed team.
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- Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi — Mponela FC clinch NBM U-23 Championship - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi
- Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi — FDH Bank impressed with inaugural FDH Premier Netball League - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi