First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has led the wave of national celebration after the country’s women’s football team, the Scorchers, sailed into the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The historic achievement prompted a gushing message of support from the First Lady, who declared herself the team’s ‘biggest fan’ as she praised the players for inspiring the nation. ‘Hearty congratulations to the Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, for progressing to the Quarter-finals at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco,’ she said in a statement. The First Lady wasted no time in setting her sights higher, urging the squad to build on their momentum and chase an even greater prize. ‘Now, let’s stay focused on reaching the semi-finals and securing our first-ever World Cup appearance!’