Sparkle Sports Tournament

Alexandra Henshall • February 22, 2023

The Sparkle Foundation host a sports tournament in Mulunguzi

On 12th December 2022, The Sparkle Foundation Malawi hosted a sports tournament at Mulunguzi Secondary School ground in Zomba. Over five primary schools from both private and government owned spaces participated in the tournament which run for the whole day. There were football tournaments for under 9 girls and boys and one for under 19 boys while and a netball tournament for girls and women.                                                                                                                                                                             

The Sparkle primary children, the youth group and women’s group were all involved in the tournament which was sponsored by Soccerkids Academy Dubai with the objective to inspire and discover sporting spirits in children and expand their career opportunities while developing their physical and mental strength.


It was a tough day for both Sparkle football teams as both the under 9 children’s team and under 19 youth team failed to reach the finals. The Sparkle under 9 boys team got 3rd position in the under 9 boys football games which were won by Chikamveka Primary School team. In the under 19 youth football games, the Sparkle youth team also got 3rd position, losing to Mbedza youth group football team who went on to win the competition.

In the netball games, the Sparkle youth team won the girls category while the women’s category was won by Njonjo team after outclassing four other teams including the Sparkle staff team.


Winners of the respective games walked away with the trophy and individual prizes including medals, football and netball tops were given to individuals who were spectacular for their teams.                         

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