KANSAS CITY-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s sensational striker Temwa Chawinga has achieved another historic milestone after winning the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Golden Boot for the second year in a row in the United States.
The Scorchers forward, who plays for Kansas City Current, scored 15 goals in 23 matches to finish the 2025 season as the league’s top scorer.
Her remarkable consistency and clinical finishing helped her side lift the NWSL Championship, completing a dream season for both Chawinga and her club.
In the 2024 campaign,Temwa had already made headlines by scoring 20 goals in 25 games, making her one of the most talked about players in American women’s football.
Her back-to-back Golden Boot triumph cements her reputation as one of the deadliest strikers in the world.
Kansas City, who had strengthened their squad at the start of the season, built their attacking play around Chawinga’s pace, strength and goal-scoring instincts.
Her partnership with midfielders Lo’eau LaBonta and Debinha was key to the club’s success, as the trio combined to produce some of the most exciting football in the league.
Head coach Vlatko Andonovski praised the Malawian star for her work ethic and leadership.
“Temwa is an exceptional player not just because she scores goals but because of how much she gives to the team.
“She’s humble, hardworking and always wants to improve. Her impact on and off the pitch has been incredible,” Andonovski said.
Chawinga’s journey from Mzimba, Malawi, to becoming one of the biggest names in American football has inspired many young athletes across Africa.
Before moving to the U.S., she made her mark in China and Sweden, where she played for Wuhan Jiangda and Kvarnsvedens IK, respectively.
Her success follows in the footsteps of her elder sister, Tabitha Chawinga, who also stars in Europe with Lyon in France making the Chawinga sisters one of the most successful football families on the continent.
With her second Golden Boot and a league title under her belt, Temwa Chawinga is already being tipped for more international honors including a possible nomination for global awards such as the FIFA Best Women’s Player and the CAF Women’s Player of the Year.
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