Northern Region Youth Football Committee-NRYFC-Malawi

Navitengo F.C, Impala F.C, and Mubanga lead their zones as the Bishop Mtumbuka Peace Trophy-Chitipa U-20 competition wraps up an action-packed first round.

The Bishop Mtumbuka Peace Trophy-Chitipa U-20 competition wrapped up an action-packed first round with Navitengo F.C, Impala F.C, and Mubanga holding onto the leads in their respective zones. A thrilling final week of matches across the Kameme, Chitipa Boma, and Lufita zones finalized the group standings, setting up an intense second half of the tournament. In the Kameme Zone, Navitengo F.C finished the first round comfortably at the top with 17 points, remaining undefeated after two crucial wins in the final week. They kicked off their dominant run on Thursday with a 5-1 thrashing of T**i Medicals F.C, powered by braces from Flytwel Munkhondia and Lenox Munkhondia, alongside a goal from Noted Lwesha, while Kapina Kamwera pulled one back for the Medicals. Navitengo followed that up on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over second-placed Nkhanga F.C, where Medson Simwera and Taonga Davie scored for the league leaders to safely secure their pole position going into the break. Elsewhere in the zone, Kameme Rangers F.C moved up the table after being awarded a 2-0 forfeit victory over bottom-placed Chikata F.C.

The battle in the Chitipa Boma Zone concluded with Impala F.C sitting at the summit with 15 points after a flawless first round with no losses. Impala solidified their leadership on Friday with a narrow 2-1 win against Santos F.C, thanks to decisive goals from Robert Mwamlima and Emmanuel Chiona, while Ben Mshani scored the lone goal for Santos. Earlier on Wednesday, Santos F.C had enjoyed better fortunes, defeating Young Stars 2-1. Ben Mshani and Denson Kanthonga found the net for Santos in that fixture, while Hastings Sibale scored the consolation goal for the Young Stars. In other Boma Zone action, Real Stars played out two consecutive stalemates, grinding out a 0-0 draw against Chitipa Hammers on Wednesday and another scoreless 0-0 finish against Katutula F.C on Friday.

The Lufita Zone remains the tightest group in the tournament, with Mubanga and White Movers locked at the top with 13 points each. White Movers mounted a massive charge in the final week to close the gap, starting with a 0-0 draw against Nabulongo on Wednesday, followed by a spectacular 3-2 away victory against table-toppers Mubanga on Friday. Innocent Kifungwe's brace and a strike from Gift Mwenga outweighed Willard Pie’s double for Mubanga to seal the crucial three points. Meanwhile, the biggest scoreline of the week belonged to Lufita United, who absolutely dismantled Chape Stars 8-0 on Wednesday. Kumbukani Msompha put on a masterclass performance by netting four goals, while Lesly Chipofya, Bright Kabaghe, Philip Chizumira, and Chawanangwa Sikwese all added to the tally, leaving Lufita United in a strong third-place position with 11 points as the teams head into the second round break.
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Title Contenders Flex Muscle as Second Round Kicks Off in Bishop Mtumbuka Under-20 Peace Trophy

The highly anticipated second round of the 2026 Karonga Bishop Mtumbuka Under-20 Peace Trophy commenced with a bang over the weekend of August 1–2, 2026. Across all five competitive zones, league heavyweights and dark horses made definitive statements, setting a dramatic tone for the remainder of the season.
In the Mpata Zone, league leaders Silu FC continued their utterly ruthless campaign by dismantling bottom-placed Umodzi FC 4–1 on Saturday. Mapulani Mwanganya, Patson Mwanganya, and Innocent Mwenetete all found the net alongside an own goal, stretching Silu's dominant lead at the top to 19 points with a staggering +20 goal difference. Second-placed Ndagha Foundation FC kept the pressure alive with an explosive 5–1 demolition of MC Academy FC, driven by a spectacular hat-trick from Ashley Hauli and a brace from Robert Mtembo to climb to 17 points. Meanwhile, Gunners FC and Supercious FC cancelled each other out in a hard-fought 1–1 draw on Sunday.

The title race in the Kaporo B Zone reached a fever pitch as co-leaders Mayofya FC and Chicago FC both advanced to 17 points. Mayofya FC put on the performance of the weekend on Sunday, steamrolling a struggling Mwakanyamale FC 6–0. Braces from Patrick Kasema and Edrisa Kasawira, alongside goals from Bato Mwaipopo and Rodney Mwakilopa, cemented their status at the summit on goal difference (+13). Chicago FC kept pace closely by grinding out a vital 1–0 away victory at Kibwe FC on Saturday, courtesy of a lone strike by Rafayelo Nyondo. Elsewhere in the zone, Chakwera FC picked up three easy points via a 2–0 walkover against Blue Tigers FC, while Mbamba FC pulled off a narrow 2–1 upset against third-placed Chiuladzero FC.

In Kaporo A, second-placed Iponga FC blew the championship race wide open on Sunday by taking down league-leaders Chimalabanthu FC in a crucial 3–1 victory. A clinical brace from Alex Banda and a goal from Brave Mwangomile moved Iponga to 11 points, closing the gap behind Chimalabanthu to just two points. Soka FC capitalized on the leaders' slip by defeating Mwasulama FC 2–0 to advance to 10 points, while Matema FC edges closer to the top tier following a 2–1 win over Kashata Rangers FC.

Action in the Rukulu Zone saw undisputed leaders Malungo FC grind out a narrow 1–0 away win against Kasoba FC on Saturday, thanks to an Osman Khozani goal, pushing their tally to 16 points. Second-placed Ngerenge FC kept up the chase by beating Ntchowo FC 2–0 with goals from Brave Myombe and Brave Mwakabagha. On Sunday, mid-table sides Chinsebe FC and Lusako FC shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw.

Finally, a logjam formed at the top of the Boma Zone as joint-leaders Ipota Shooting Stars FC and Fatsani FC both dropped points. Ipota was held to a 1–1 draw by Karonga United Reserve FC on Saturday, while Fatsani FC played to a scoreless 0–0 stalemate against Hardknockers FC on Sunday, leaving both teams tied at 13 points. Maghemo Stars FC stands poised to leapfrog them both, sitting just one point behind in third place with a game in hand after defeating Sufi FC 3–1, while Bruno De Lions FC picked up a vital 1–0 win over Karonga Young Stars FC.

Bishop Mtumbuka Peace Trophy U20 Schedule & Standings

Week 8 Results (1–2 August 2026)

Zone

Kasoba FC 0 – 1 Malungo FC
Scorer: Osman Khozani (Malungo)
Ntchowo FC 0 – 2 Ngerenge FC
Scorers: Brave Myombe, Brave Mwakabagha (Ngerenge)
Chinsebe FC 1 – 1 Lusako FC
Scorers: Hess Mwambafula (Chinsebe); Blessings Thindwa (Lusako)

Zone

MC Academy FC 1 – 5 Ndagha Foundation FC
Scorers: Mustapher Mkonongo (MC); Ashley Hauli (3), Robert Mtembo (2) (Ndagha)
Silu FC 4 – 1 Umodzi FC
Scorers: Mapulani Mwanganya, Patson Mwanganya, Innocent Mwenetete, Own Goal (Silu); Benjamin Kapila (Umodzi)
Gunners FC 1 – 1 Supercious FC
Scorers: Rich Shabani (Gunners); Morvin Munyira (Supercious)

B Zone

Kibwe FC 0 – 1 Chicago FC
Scorer: Rafayelo Nyondo (Chicago)
Chakwera FC 2 – 0 Blue Tigers FC (Walkover awarded to Chakwera FC)
Mayofya FC 6 – 0 Mwakanyamale FC
Scorers: Patrick Kasema (2), Edrisa Kasawira (2), Bato Mwaipopo, Rodney Mwakilopa (Mayofya)
Mbamba FC 2 – 1 Chiuladzero FC
Scorers: Jafali Issa, Rainford Msiska (Mbamba); Kadenge Sichali (Chiuladzero)

A Zone

Soka FC 2 – 0 Mwasulama FC
Scorers: Precious Mwangailo, Rodrick Kashata (Soka)
Matema FC 2 – 1 Kashata Rangers FC
Scorers: Sungana (2) (Matema); Chance Mvula (Kashata)
Iponga FC 3 – 1 Chimalabanthu FC
Scorers: Alex Banda (2), Brave Mwangomile (Iponga); Lupa Malongo (Chimalabanthu)

Zone

Sufi FC 1 – 3 Maghemo Stars FC
Scorers: Blessings Mwamwaya (Sufi); Mphatso Phiri, Hastings Kaumba, Prince Mwale (Maghemo)
Karonga United Reserve FC 1 – 1 Ipota Shooting Stars FC
Scorers: Kondwani Mtambo (Karonga); Alexander Nyirenda (Ipota)
Fatsani FC 0 – 0 Hardknockers FC
Karonga Young Stars FC 0 – 1 Bruno De Lions FC
Scorers: Brighton Kiyombo (Bruno)

Rumphi Tigers Stand Alone at the Summit Following Week 3 Thrillers in Rumphi Under-19 League

Rumphi Tigers FC have established themselves as the team to beat in the Rumphi District Youth Football Committee (RDYFC) FCB Katswiri U-19 League, holding a perfect nine-point record at the top of the table after three weeks of action. The weekend’s high-stakes fixtures across Bumba and Rusescho grounds brought major shifts to the standings. Rumphi Tigers firmly protected their number-one ranking at Rusescho Ground on Sunday by dismantling Bitters FC 2–0, leaving their opponents rooted to the bottom tier of the table with zero points. Meanwhile, Matunkha FC kept high pressure on the league leaders by moving into solo second place with 7 points, following a hard-fought 0–0 defensive stalemate against 4th-placed Santos Academy on Saturday morning.

Vongo Reserve United made the biggest leap of the weekend into 3rd place with 6 points after clinching a vital 1–0 away victory over NAD FC on Sunday, checking their opponent's momentum and leaving them in 8th position. On Saturday, Galaxy Academy breathed life into their campaign by climbing to 6th place with 4 points after outlasting Green Rangers FC in a thrilling 3–2 five-goal shootout, inflicting a third consecutive defeat on the struggling Rangers who sit at the very bottom of the table. Rounding out the weekend's action on Sunday morning, Jaghala FC and Chandamale FC neutralised each other in a 1–1 draw at Bumba Ground, a result that leaves both mid-table sides deadlocked on 4 points apiece in 5th and 7th places respectively. With the league table taking clear shape, teams now face a rapid midweek turnaround to avoid falling behind the ruthless pace set at the top.

Week 3 Results
Saturday, August 1, 2026

Matunkha FC 0 – 0 Santos Academy
Galaxy Academy 3 – 2 Green Rangers FC

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Jaghala FC 1 – 1 Chandamale FC
NAD FC 0 – 1 Vongo Reserve United
Rumphi Tigers FC 2 – 0 Bitters FC

Week 4 Fixtures

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Matunkha Ground

2:30 PM: Green Rangers FC 🆚 Vongo Reserve FC

Bumba Ground

1:30 PM: Bitters FC 🆚 Jaghala FC
3:00 PM: Chandamale FC 🆚 Matunkha FC

Rusescho Ground

1:30 PM: Santos Academy 🆚 NAD FC
3:00 PM: Galaxy Academy 🆚 Rumphi Tigers FC

Week 5 Fixtures

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Bumba Ground

08:00 AM: Santos Academy 🆚 Rumphi Tigers FC
10:00 AM: Galaxy Academy 🆚 Vongo Reserve FC

Rusescho Ground
08:00 AM: Jaghala FC 🆚 Matunkha FC
10:00 AM: Green Rangers FC 🆚 Chandamale FC

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Bumba Ground

08:30 AM: NAD FC 🆚 Bitters FC

Vuwa Academy Demolishes Chiputula to Seize Top Spot in Mzuzu FCB Katswiri Under-20 League

Vuwa Academy holds a narrow lead at the top of the FCB Katswiri Mzuzu District Under-20 Youth Football Committee League table following a dominant display in Week 3 of the 2026 campaign. The weekend's action, which concluded on Sunday, August 2, 2026, left a fierce four-way tie at the summit of the standings with Vuwa, Vision, Mseteka, and Area 1B all maintaining perfect nine-point records. Vuwa Academy currently commands the number one spot courtesy of a superior plus-nine goal difference, fueled by a ruthless 6–1 demolition of bottom-placed Chiputula United. Kazembe Mlenga spearheaded that clinical performance with a brilliant brace, while teammates Opportunity Kalua, Wyson Mwanza, Blessings Chigo, and Patrick Kasimba added a goal each to the scoreboard, leaving Falili Mwambuli’s lone response for Chiputula as a mere consolation.

The title race is intensifying quickly as the chasing pack keeps high pressure on the league leaders. Vision Academy sits comfortably in second place with a plus-six goal difference, followed closely by Mseteka Welding in third with plus-four, and Area 1B Academy rounding out the flawless top four with a plus-three differential. Just outside the perfect zone, Mpira M.M. and the Young Buffaloes occupy fifth and sixth places respectively, both sitting on six points. The Young Buffaloes firmly secured their upper-table position this weekend by commanding a decisive 4–1 victory over Katoto United. Osman Mfune led the charge for the Buffaloes with two goals, supported by strikes from Smith Kadenge and Jonathan Nyasulu, while Louis Chunga managed the single consolation goal for Katoto.

While the top of the table thrives on fierce competition, the basement sides are enduring a brutal start to the season. Katoto United, Chibavi Police, and Chiputula United remain entirely empty-handed at the bottom of the 16-team league, each suffering three consecutive defeats and desperately searching for their first points of the campaign. Meanwhile, the individual race for the Golden Boot is shaping up to be an equally thrilling contest. Vision Academy's Elias Lehman stands alone at the peak of the goal-scoring charts with an impressive six goals in just three matches. He is pursued closely by the dangerous Mpira M.M. duo of Gift Phiri and Khumbo Msiska, who have both netted five times, while Vuwa Academy’s dynamic pairing of Opportunity Kalua and Blessings Chigo remain major threats with three goals apiece.

FCB Katswiri U-19 League

Updates

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Mzuzu Tigers FC 0-0 Chiputula United

RTC Ground

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2025 Chawanangwa Kaonga Football Festival

Mzuzu City Hammers Youth crowned Champions of the Inaugural Chawanangwa Kaonga Football Festival Cup after beating Golden Stars 4-2 on post match penalties. The game ended in a goalless draw in regulation time.

2025 Chawanangwa Kaonga Football Festival

Finals

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Golden Stars 0-0 Mzuzu City Hammers Youth

Penalties to follow

Mzuzu 🏟️

2025 Chawanangwa Kaonga Football Festival

Finals

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Golden Stars 0-0 Mzuzu City Hammers Youth

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