Malawi: Silver Strikers Ladies Open CAF Campaign With Thrilling 2-1 Comeback Win

Silver Strikers Ladies stunned their opponents with a remarkable 2-1 comeback win against Mozambique's Costa Do Sol in their opening match of the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers. The game took place at the Gaborone United Stadium in Botswana on Friday. Costa Do Sol took an early lead just 18 seconds into the match, with forward Lucia Moçambique scoring one of the quickest goals seen in continental competition. However, the Silver Strikers were not intimidated and steadied themselves for the second half.

Ireen Khumalo equalized for the Malawian side in the 68th minute by scoring a free-kick, reigniting hope among her teammates. Silver Strikers then took control, with Chikondi Gondwe and Madyina Nguluwe dominating the midfield and setting the stage for a winner. Grace Kakangula sealed the victory with a goal in the 86th minute, completing a memorable fightback and securing a 2-1 win for Silver Strikers Ladies.

This promising start puts Silver Strikers Ladies at three points in Group B, as they face South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns and eventually eSwatini's Nsingizini Hotspurs in what promises to be a highly competitive Group B campaign. The team's confidence appears high after this impressive second-half performance, as they look to carry their momentum into the next stage of qualifying.