Faith Chinzimu signs in Sweden

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·2 August 2025

Faith Chinzimu signs in Sweden

Faith Chinzimu, the talented 18-year-old Malawian midfielder, has signed with Swedish club BK Häcken.

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Already a Malawi international since the age of 16, Chinzimu joins from a highly regarded academy in her home country. She stands out for her long passing, ability to break through defensive lines, and her vision to pick out teammates in attacking zones. The Swedish club, currently leading the Damallsvenskan, is banking on her potential, with a contract running until 2028.

Faith Chinzimu förstärker BK Häcken 🐝🇲🇼 Mittfältaren från Malawi har skrivit på för tre år i BK Häcken. 18-åringen vill göra avtryck direkt. – Jag är väldigt exalterad över att få komma till BK Häcken och spela i den högsta divisionen i Sverige, säger Faith Chinzimu. #bkhäcken
– Saturday, 2 August 2025

“I think I can bring a lot to the team. I love to help up front, play long passes, and sometimes dribble as well,” she declared enthusiastically. Martin Ericsson, Häcken’s sporting director, also praised the signing:

She comes from a strong background. It’s rewarding to see our recruitment team attract such promising young African talent to women’s football.

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