Ascent Soccer

Where it all begins.

For many of our students, pitches like this are where their dreams first began 💫

With nothing more than a ball, a goal, and a dream, countless hours are spent playing on fields like these ⚽️

From representing their national team on the world stage to earning opportunities to study at some of the world’s best universities, every journey starts somewhere 👊

Each student has their own dream and for many of them, it began right here 🏔️

Exciting news - We're hiring!

Are you passionate about football and education? Well, shoot your shot and join us in the mission of shaping future leaders in Malawi 🏔

Learn more and apply here:
https://ascentsoccer.org/jobs-at-ascent

Jobs at Ascent — Ascent Soccer Want to make an impact in Southeast Africa? Check in on one of our job opportunities list below. And, if your don’t see a role that suits you, but would like to pitch us an idea — don’t hesitate to click over to our ‘Contact Us’ page and get in touch.

Anything for football.

We’re constantly reminded of the love of the game everywhere we go in Malawi 🇲🇼

Dirt pitches, no boots, no ball, no excuses, everyone wants to play ⚽️

Our latest trip to the southern region of Malawi was yet another moment to appreciate the desire of each young person to play the game they love 🏔

Back in action 🌟

After a historic WAFCON tournament for our very own, Faith Chinzimu, she’s back in action with BK Häcken - official 🐝

Faith was on the bench for the clubs 4-1 vs AIK on the weekend 👊

Goals, goals, goals ⚽️

Ascent graduates were more than impactful for Football Association of Malawi at WAFCON 2026 🏆

Our graduates scored 3 of Malawi’s 12 goals during their road to the tournament final 🇲🇼

⚽️⚽️ Rose Kadzere
⚽️ Faith Chinzimu

We’re excited to see our girls in Brazil at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup 🇧🇷

More than a sponsorship 💚

Our partners NICO Group, highlighted one of our recent academy graduates and Malawi stars, Rose Kadzere, during their historic run at WAFCON 2026 🏆

Currently playing in the french top flight with Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, Rose was one of five Ascent players in Football Association of Malawi’s WAFCON squad, alongside Maggie Chavula, Leticia Chinyamula, Ireen Khumalo and Faith Chinzimu 🏔️

From local pitches to Europe and now the World Cup stage, Rose is a perfect example of what’s possible when young talent is given the opportunity 👊

Alongside NICO Group, we’re excited to see what’s next for the future of Malawian football 🇲🇼

https://nicomw.com/ascent-soccer-academy-graduate-takes-scorchers-to-the-world-cup/

ASCENT SOCCER ACADEMY GRADUATE TAKES SCORCHERS TO THE WORLD CUP - NICO Holdings Plc Malawi has made history, securing its first ever qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and at the heart of this remarkable achievement is a generation of talent shaped by Ascent Soccer Academy. The Scorchers secured their place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil after defeating...

Ascent to the World Cup 🏆

Rose Kadzere - Montpellier Hérault Sport Club
Faith Chinzimu - BK Häcken - official
Ireen Khumalo - Silver Strikers FC
Leticia Chinyamula - Ascent Soccer Academy
Maggie Chavula - Ascent Soccer Academy

Our 5️⃣ girls made us proud during WAFCON 2026, a huge congratulations toFootball Association of Malawii and our girls on all they have accomplished this summer 👊

We can’t wait to see what’s next! 🏔

Southern Malawi Scouting Trip 🇲🇼

Our team has travelled through Balaka, Zomba, and Blantyre searching for the next generation of talent 🌟

900-1,000 young players were seen over the three days ⚽️🏔️

HISTORY MAKERS 🏔️

✅ WAFCON Final
✅ World Cup Qualification

Football Association of Malawi became the first-ever nation to reach the WAFCON Final and secure World Cup qualification in their first-ever WAFCON appearance 🇲🇼

We are so proud of our 5️⃣ girls who all played huge roles during the tournament 🏆

Next stop:FIFA Women's World Cupp 🇧🇷

🚨 OPEN TRIAL 🚨

🏠 Ascent Soccer Campus - Lilongwe
📆 August 15, 2026
⏰ 8:00am

See you there! 👊