WAFCON-bound Malawian Thom clinches Moroccan club deal

Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)-bound Malawian star Sabina Thom has secured an early flight to the forthcoming tournament’s host country, Morocco.

However, the 30-year-old has not been too punctual travelling to the North African nation two months before WAFCON kicks off. The striker has signed for Phoenix Academy Marrakech WFC in Morocco.

The former TP Mazembe women’s team forward has signed a two-year contract with the North African team from MDF Lionesses FC in Malawi.

In a statement, Lionesses FC confirmed the transfer of the Scorchers regular who will be part of coach Lovemore Fazili’s team at the WAFCON finals.

“Sabina departs the Lionesses after a remarkable spell marked by commitment, passion, and professionalism. In her final appearance for the club against Topik Academy, she delivered once more, finding the back of the net and earning Player of the Match, a fitting farewell for a player who consistently rose to the occasion,” reads the statement.

“Her contribution throughout the season has been immense, playing a pivotal role in the team’s strong league finish. Her fellow players salute her for the outstanding work, dedication, and leadership she displayed throughout the season, both on and off the pitch.”

How Thom failed to realise a dream of playing in Georgia

Thom announced her exit from Mazembe last year to sign a two-year contract with Georgian top-flight league side, WFC Lanchkhuti. However, the transfer collapsed last June due to a Visa complication which resulted in the cancellation of her contract.

The Scorchers player won trophies with Mazembe most notably lifting the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco where they beat AS FAR 1-0.

The Malawian moved to the Congolese side MDF Lioness in 2023. She had previously had stints in Sweden at Kvarnsvedens and Simba SC in Tanzania.

Thom is among Scorchers’ reliable players based in Europe alongside Tabitha Chawinga of Lyon, Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current, US) and Rose Kadzere for FC Montpellier (France), Faith Chimzimu (Sweden).