Kukoma Ntopwa Queens on Saturday proved it that money does not necessarily buy success when they defied all odds to beat Silver Ladies and win the Goshen-FAM Women’s Football Championship.
The Ntopwa-based, sponsored by enterpreneur and philanthropist Isaac ‘Jomo’ Osman, triumphed as one of less-sponsored teams who reached the semi-finals of the competition.
Other teams, Ascent Academy they beat in the semi-finals, Civil Service who lost to rivals Silver Strikers in the other semi-finals.
In a close contest, saw both teams tied one-all in regulation time, forcing the match to go into post-match penalties where the 2023 champions won 4-3.
It was a fairytale run for the team who knocked out rivals Nyasa Bullets Women in the quarter-finals.
This impressed sponsor, Enlightened Christian Gathering Jesus For All Nations founder and leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri who presided over the prize presentation.
He said: “I am thrilled to witness the winners of the 2024 Goshen-FAM Women’s Football Championship. As I watched Silver Strikers Ladies battle it out against Kukoma Ntopwa Queens, I could not help but feel proud of the incredible talent on display.
“For us, its never just about winning. Goshen City is dedicated to embracing and nurturing talent, promoting development and empowering young Malawians to reach their full potential.”
Prophet Bushiri said they invested K50 million in the 2025 Championship while their inaugural sponsorship edition in 2024 was K60 million of which K29 million was allocated to the national women’s football team trip to COSAFA Championship.
Football Association of Malawi Fleetwood Haiya commended Prophet Bushiri for the sponsorship, saying is contributing to the development of the sport.
“Special thanks to Prophet Shepherd Bushiri the visionnaire of Goshen City for the financial investment into the tournament. With the support, we have taken significant steps in developing women’s football in Malawi,” he said.
For winning the cup, Kukoma Ntopwa stand a chance to represent the country at the Africa Club Championship Cosafa qualifiers.
They also got a boost when Bushiri promised to support the team to participate in the tournament.
