Temwa Chawinga
Temwa Chawinga
Temwa Chawinga is a Malawian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League and the Malawi national team.
Temwa in numbers
226
Appearances
214
Goals
7
Trophies
16
Awards
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
Her older sister, Tabitha Chawinga, is also a footballer. They represent Malawi together.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
She has four siblings.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
Her first name, Temwa, means “love” in Tumbuka, her native language.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
She is the first player from Malawi to score in the NWSL.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
She is the first African woman to win the World Top Scorer accolade.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
She began playing football when she was seven.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
She would have pursued a career in the military if professional football had not worked out.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
Justin Bieber’s “Ghost” has been one of her favourite songs to listen to on the journey to a match.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
Her matchday foods include rice, beef, protein pancakes and a banana, usually accompanied by an energy drink.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
Pickle juice is her unexpected remedy when tired muscles begin to cramp.
Temwa Chawinga
Kansas City Current
Her mother initially told Temwa and her sister Tabitha that football was not for girls, but Temwa kept following her older sister whenever she went out to play. Her mother eventually accepted their passion and is now proud of their careers.
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