Tabitha Chawinga hits another milestone in France

Malawi national women’s team captain Tabitha Chawinga has hit yet another milestone in the French Division 1 Feminine.

The Scorchers star has won the February Player of the Month Award for her French club Olympique Lyonnes Women.

Tabitha polled the most votes out of 1659 cast since last week when online voting opened.

Commenting on the latest accolade, the former Paris Saint-Germain women’s team striker acknowledged the role her Malawian followers played in voting for her.

Why Tabitha won award for Lyonnes Women

The Malawian has been recognised for creating and scoring three goals for Olympique Lyonnes Women during the month.

Overall, she netted nine times in 13 games in February. The 29-year-old was in inspired form in February in the Division 1 Feminine, French Cup and UEFA Women’s Champions League.

The Scorchers star shrugged off competition from team-mates Lily Yohannes and Ines Benyahia to scoop the award.

The Ballon d’Or nominee signed for Lyonnes last year at the end of her loan spell with Paris Saint-Germain from then parent club Wuhan FC of China.

Blazing trail for women’s football in Malawi

Tabitha became the first Malawian to secure a move to Europe when she signed for Swedish side Krokom-Varsatts in 2013 from DD Sunshine based in Lilongwe.

She opened the door for her younger sister Temwa Chawinga who is on the books of Kansas City Current in the United States.

Tabitha Chawinga Reaches Incredible Milestone in France

Malawi national women’s team captain Tabitha Chawinga has reached yet another milestone in the French Division 1 Féminine, continuing her impressive rise in European women’s football.

The Scorchers star has been named February Player of the Month for her French club Olympique Lyonnais Women after an outstanding run of performances. The award highlights the growing influence of Tabitha Chawinga at one of the most successful clubs in women’s football.

Tabitha Chawinga wins Player of the Month award

The award was determined through an online voting process that attracted significant participation from football fans. Tabitha Chawinga received the highest number of votes out of 1,659 cast since voting opened last week.

Following the announcement, Tabitha Chawinga acknowledged the support she received from her fans, especially those from her home country Malawi. The striker expressed gratitude to Malawian supporters who actively voted and helped her secure the award.

Her recognition as Player of the Month reflects both her individual brilliance and her importance to the Olympique Lyonnais Women squad this season.

Why Tabitha Chawinga earned the Lyon award

The Malawian forward was rewarded for her outstanding attacking contribution during the month of February. Tabitha Chawinga played a key role for Lyon by scoring and creating goals across multiple competitions.

During the month, Tabitha Chawinga scored and assisted three goals for Olympique Lyonnais Women, showcasing her speed, finishing ability, and creativity in the final third.

Across all competitions in February—including the Division 1 Féminine, the French Cup, and the UEFA Women’s Champions League—the Malawian international was in excellent form.

In total, Tabitha Chawinga scored nine goals in 13 matches during the period, a remarkable statistic that underlines her attacking consistency.

Her impressive performances helped Lyon remain competitive in both domestic and European competitions, while also reinforcing her status as one of Africa’s most successful women footballers playing in Europe.

Competition from Lyon teammates

Despite strong competition from teammates Lily Yohannes and Ines Benyahia, Tabitha Chawinga managed to secure the Player of the Month award thanks to her decisive impact in front of goal.

Her pace and ability to stretch defenses have made her one of Lyon’s most dangerous attacking players this season.

The recognition is another major achievement in a career that has already seen Tabitha Chawinga earn global recognition, including a nomination for the prestigious Ballon d’Or.

Journey from PSG to Lyon

Before joining Olympique Lyonnais Women, Tabitha Chawinga spent time with Paris Saint-Germain Women. She later completed a move to Lyon at the end of her loan spell with PSG.

Prior to her time in France, Tabitha Chawinga was contracted to Chinese club Wuhan FC. Her move to Lyon further strengthened her reputation as one of the top African players competing in Europe.

Since joining the French giants, Tabitha Chawinga has quickly become an important member of the squad and continues to deliver consistent performances.

Blazing a trail for Malawian women’s football

Beyond her achievements in Europe, Tabitha Chawinga has also played a major role in inspiring the next generation of Malawian footballers.

She became the first Malawian female footballer to move to Europe when she signed for Swedish club Krokom-Varsatts in 2013. At the time, she joined the Swedish side from Malawian club DD Sunshine based in Lilongwe.

Her journey opened doors for other players from Malawi to pursue professional opportunities abroad.

One of the players inspired by her success is her younger sister Temwa Chawinga, who currently plays for Kansas City Current in the United States.

Together, the Chawinga sisters have become two of the most influential figures in Malawian women’s football.

A growing legacy

With her latest award, Tabitha Chawinga continues to strengthen her reputation as one of Africa’s greatest women footballers.

Her performances for Olympique Lyonnais Women and the Malawi national team have helped elevate the profile of Malawian football on the global stage.

As she continues to score goals and break records in France, Tabitha Chawinga remains a symbol of determination, talent, and inspiration for young footballers across Africa.