Australia’s women’s team, the Matildas, are in action against Malawi in a Fifa Series international football friendly at Nyayo National Stadium in Kenya.
The match comes as the Matildas continue their run of fixtures in the Fifa Series, with the Scorchers providing the opposition in an international meeting that has drawn a modest crowd to the stadium. A few Australian flags were visible among those in attendance.
Before kickoff, the national anthems were sung and both teams were presented in their match colours. Australia wore their fluorescent yellow and green home kit, while Malawi appeared in red.
The atmosphere around the venue was low-key, but the occasion still marked an important international outing for both sides. The game is part of Australia’s wider preparations and offers another chance for the Matildas to test themselves against different opposition on neutral ground.
With the teams set and the whistle blown to start proceedings, attention turns to how Australia will begin against Malawi in Kenya.
