President Lazarus Chakwera has hailed the performance of Malawi Women’s forward, Temwa Chawinga after being named as the women’s world best goal scorer by the International Federation of Football History and Statistic (IFFHS).

According to the statement issued by the office of the president, Chakwera has praised Chawinga’s achievements in the just ended 2023 season.

“The first Lady and I, pass our warmest congratulations to Temwa Chawinga, Malawi’s pride, for an extraordinary achievement as the 2023 women’s world best goalscorer”, said Chakwera

Chakwera added that Temwa’s historic accomplishment is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and talent.

“Temwa’s phenomenal 63 goals show her exceptional talent and dedication as the first non-European female footballer to achieve this feet, Chawinga’s prowess with 51 goals for Wuhan Jiangda, her Multiple awards in China, and her national team contribution in South Africa’s Cosafa tournament are truly inspiring, her remarkable accomplishment are a testament to her skill and hard work”, Chakwera Said.

The Malawian International has been named as the women’s world best goal scorer beating other notable names in women’s football like Sam Kerr, Kiana Palacios, Alexia Putellas, Beth Mead and Ashley Lawrence.

Chawinga also won the Cosafa Women’s Championship golden boot with nine goals after inspiring the Scorchers to win their first ever COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa.