The victory, which saw Faith Chimzimu score both goals, secured Malawi’s spot in the continental tournament and sparked nationwide celebrations.

Following the triumph, the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President, Fleetwood Haiya, announced that each player and member of the technical panel will receive K1.5 million as a reward for the team’s outstanding performance tripling the initial bonus of K500,000.

Speaking during a celebratory dinner hosted at The Forty Four Hotel in Lilongwe, Haiya said the association decided to increase the bonus to recognize the players’ hard work and to motivate them ahead of future competitions.

He also conveyed a congratulatory message from President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, who praised The Scorchers for making the nation proud and proving

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