The Football Association of Malawi has released the list of nominees for the 2025 Women’s Young Player of the year awards.
Below are the nominees:
Name: Mayamiko Mkandawire
Position: Forward
Club: Ascent Academy
Number of games Played: 15
National Teams games Played: 2
POTM: 4
Assists: 2
Goals: 15
Mayamiko Mkandawire was highly influential for Ascent Academy in the inaugural NBM Women’s Premiership, scoring 15 goals and providing two assists. She also won four Player of the Match awards. At international level, she scored for the Young Scorchers during the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign against Guinea-Bissau.
Name: Sarah Mlimbika
Position: Midfielder
Club: Kukoma Ntopwa Women’s
Number of games Played: 16
National Teams games Played: 11
POTM: 5
Assists: 3
Goals: 3
Sarah Mlimbika was a marvel to watch in the NBM Women’s Premiership with Kukoma Ntopwa Women. She won the second-highest number of Player of the Match awards, only behind Deborah Henry. In 16 appearances, she scored three goals and provided three assists, showcasing her all-round impact on the competition. She was also influential in the Young Scorchers’ FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign.
Name: Maureen Kenneth
Position: Defender
Club: Ascent Academy
Number of club games Played: 18
National Teams games Played: 14
POTM: 3
Assists: 4
Clean sheets: 12
Goals: 2
Maureen Kenneth was one of the most ever-present players in the NBM Premiership, featuring in all 18 matches. She won three Player of the Match awards, provided four assists, scored two goals, and was part of a defence that recorded 10 clean sheets during the season. She also contributed to the Young Scorchers’ solid performances at the back, helping the team keep two clean sheets during the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualification campaign.
