Gaborone Struck Early and Never Let Go, With Jessica Maponga Opening the Scoring Before Modise Added More Damage

Silver Strikers Ladies finished fourth in the CAF Women's Champions League/Cosafa Qualifier after a 4-0 defeat to hosts Gaborone United Ladies in the third-place playoff in Botswana. The Malawian side, making their historic debut in the tournament, had stunned the region by reaching the semi-finals in their first appearance. Gaborone struck early and never let go, with Jessica Maponga opening the scoring before Modise added more damage.

The Video Assistant Referee confirmed one of the goals after a tense review. Despite the heavy scoreline, Silver Ladies fought to stay in the contest, but Gaborone's pace and precision proved too much. Head coach Patricio Kulemeka praised his squad for making history, insisting the team's run showed Malawi women's football is ready to compete on the continental stage.

Silver Strikers Ladies now return home with a fourth-place finish and the distinction of being the first Malawian women's team ever to reach the tournament's semi-finals, a milestone that has electrified supporters and raised expectations for future campaigns. The result marks the end of a historic campaign for the Malawian side, who exceeded expectations in their debut appearance.