The Matildas are in action against Malawi in a women’s international football friendly at Nyayo National Stadium in Kenya, as part of the FIFA Series.
The match comes with Australia wearing their fluro yellow and green home kit, while Malawi are in red. A very small crowd is in attendance, including a few Australian flags among those present at the stadium.
The anthems have already been sung and the game has kicked off. Updates are being provided live as the two sides meet in this international fixture.
This is a straightforward friendly in the FIFA Series, with Australia continuing their build-up through international matches away from home. Malawi, known as the Scorchers, provide the opposition in Nairobi, where the contest is being played at Nyayo National Stadium.
The setting is modest, but the match carries the usual significance of a senior women’s international. For Australia, it is another chance to assess combinations, maintain rhythm and give players valuable minutes in national team colours. For Malawi, it is an opportunity to test themselves against one of Asia’s leading sides on the women’s game stage.
With the teams now on the field and play underway, attention turns to how the match develops from here. Live updates continue from the ground as the Matildas and Scorchers contest this friendly in Kenya.
More to follow as the game progresses.
