A window of opportunity has opened for Malawi Women’s National Striker Sabina Thom as Moroccan side Phoenix Academy Marrakech Women’s Club as offered her a two-year contract.
This comes one month after Georgian Women Football League club FC Lanchkhuti terminated her deal due to visa hitches.
Thom, who is a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier, confirmed the development Thursday. But refused to disclose more details on the deal.
In a separate interview, MDF Lionesses General Secretary Anold Nizzah Jere also confirmed receipt of the offer from the Moroccan club.
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“Sabina informed me about the offer. At the moment, the matter is in the hands of the team’s management,” he said.
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The striker returned home after leaving Democratic Republic of Congo giants TP Mazembe early this year. She signed for Mazembe on a two-and-half year contract in June 2023.
Thom had stint in Europe with Swedish side Kvarnsvedens IK from 2017 to 2019. Then, she returned home and joined Tanzanian side Simba Sporting Club. But she returned home after six months and joined military.
Thom helped the Scorchers win the Cosafa Women’s Championship as she scored in a 2-1 victory over Zambia at Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa.
Last month, she was with the Scorchers as they lost 4-2 and 3-1 to Morocco and Ghana, respectively in an international friendly matches.
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Currently, Malawi has four recognised players in Europe namely France-based duo of Tabitha Chawinga (Olympique Lyonnais), Rose Kabzere (Montpellier), Vanessa Chikupira (Biik-Kazygurt FC) and Faith Chimzimu (BK Hacken).
Meanwhile, Silver Strikers Ladies striker Chisomo Banda has joined Konkola Blades. Silver confirmed the deal Thursday.
