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Malawi’s Sarah Mulimbika Shines in U-20 World Cup Qualifier

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Malawi’s Sarah Mulimbika Shines in U-20 World Cup Qualifier Malawi U-20 Women’s National Team winger, Sarah Mulimbika, proved to be a constant threat against South Sudan’s defense in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier played at Juba National Stadium. The pacey and skillful winger was simply too much to handle for the Bright Starlets’ backline. Her explosive runs down the left flank, combined with well-timed and powerful crosses, kept South Sudan under constant pressure throughout the match. Mulimbika’s dominance was eventually rewarded when she scored Malawi’s second goal — a fierce effort that began as a cross but swerved past the keeper and into the net. Quick, technical, and confident on the ball, Sarah Mulimbika stood out as one of the top performers of the day, playing a key role in Malawi’s 2-0 away win in the first leg. South Sudan will need to find answers to her threat when the two sides meet again on Friday, 26th September in the return leg at the same venue...

Malawi U-20 Women Stun Bright Starlets 2-0 in Juba — South Sudan Face Uphill Battle in Return Leg

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Malawi U-20 Women Stun Bright Starlets 2-0 in Juba — South Sudan Face Uphill Battle in Return Leg By Emalex Brown | Sports Hunter South Sudan The Bright Starlets U-20 suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Malawi’s U-20 Women’s National Team in the first leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers held on Tuesday at the Juba National Stadium. The visitors took the lead in the 36th minute when Enelesi Fabiano capitalized on a well-coordinated attacking move to put Malawi ahead. Despite spirited efforts from South Sudan to find a way back into the game, Malawi doubled their advantage in the 64th minute through Sarah Mulibika, who finished with precise cross into the net after a period of sustained pressure. South Sudan showed flashes of promise in the second half, with several forward runs, but the breakthrough never came. Malawi’s disciplined defensive shape proved difficult to break down, and the visitors held on for a clean sheet and a crucial away win. This result puts Malawi in t...