Mutharika says Scorchers united Malawi ahead of WAFCON final

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has praised the Scorchers for bringing the country together as the women’s team prepares for Sunday’s WAFCON final. He said their run had created a level of national unity that politics had failed to achieve.

Mutharika spoke after returning from South Africa and described the team’s progress as a source of pride for Malawi. The Scorchers are preparing for a final that represents a historic moment for the country.

The president also disclosed that he and the First Lady would pray for the players before and during the match. His message placed the team’s achievement at the centre of a wider moment of national support ahead of the decisive game.

Mutharika used the Scorchers’ campaign to highlight the importance of collective effort. He pointed to the way footballers must work together, including passing to the teammate best placed to help the team succeed.

He said that approach offered a lesson for Malawi, arguing that selfishness should give way to teamwork and a shared purpose. The comments linked the team’s performance on the field with his call for greater unity across the country.

The Scorchers’ progress has therefore become more than a sporting success for their supporters. With Malawi waiting for Sunday’s final, Mutharika’s remarks presented the team as an example of cooperation and a unifying force during a significant WAFCON campaign.