Malawi Captain Tabitha Chawinga Signs with Olympique Lyonnais

Tabitha Chawinga, the Malawi Women’s Football team captain, has signed a three-year contract with Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in the Arkema Première Ligue. Chawinga, who was the top goal-scorer in the French league last season while on loan at Paris Saint-Germain, expressed her ambition to win trophies with Lyonnais and inspire more girls in Malawi to play football in Europe. Olympique Lyonnais Féminin welcomed her as the best player of the 2023/2024 French championship, highlighting their ambitious project for the upcoming seasons. Lyon, a dominant force in women's football, aims to strengthen its squad with Chawinga's addition to pursue further success domestically and in the Champions League.