BIA Football Academy Goes Unbeaten Through July

One win. Three draws. Seven goals. Zero defeats. A month of growing confidence for BIAFA.

July has been an encouraging month for Brothers In Arms Football Academy (BIAFA) as the team continues its journey in the Katswiri Under-19 League.

BIAFA youth soccer team poses on the field, proudly wearing their matching blue jerseys and pink socks, ready for action.

The boys played four matches during the month and remained unbeaten, recording one victory and three draws. Across those games, BIAFA found the back of the net seven times, while conceding five goals.

Finding the back of the net

Leading the team's attack was striker Prince Banda, popularly known as “Khuda,” who had an outstanding month, scoring five of the team's seven goals.

Prince Banda charges forward with determination on the field, showcasing his athletic prowess in a competitive match

Central midfielder Innocent Chapalapata also contributed to the team's attacking effort, scoring two goals.

Innocent Chapalapata prepares to join the action on the football field, exuding energy and focus

Their performances reflect the growing confidence and teamwork within the squad as the boys continue to compete against strong opposition.

A bigger league, a bigger challenge

For BIAFA, the Katswiri Under-19 League represents one of the biggest competitive challenges the team has faced since it was established.

The Head Coach, Tamandani Praise Molen, believes that, despite the challenge, the experience is helping the boys discover what they are capable of.

“This is our big league since we started as a team, but this is giving us confidence that it is possible.”

Head coach Molen ( in white hoodie) discusses substitution tactics with players at Kamuzu Stadium

That growing belief is perhaps one of the most important victories of the season. The boys are not only learning how to compete—they are learning to believe that they belong on the bigger stage.

Looking ahead

By the end of July, Brothers In Arms Football Academy was sitting in 7th position on the league table.

With four unbeaten games behind them, the team enters August with renewed confidence and a desire to build on its progress.

BIAFA players engage in an intense match against Motors FC, demonstrating skill and teamwork on the field

The goal is simple: keep improving, keep believing, and keep growing.

For Brothers In Arms, football is about more than the result on the scoreboard. It is an opportunity to develop discipline, teamwork, confidence, and character while giving young people a platform to discover their potential.

July showed us what is possible. Now, the boys are ready for August. ⚽