The Malawi Under-17 and Under-19 handball girls teams are through to the semifinals of the International Handball Federation (IHF) Africa Zone 6 games in South Africa.

The seniors secured outright qualification from Group A after beating Mozambique 30-29 and whacking Sychelles 66-6. They only lost narrowly to eventual group winners Madagascar 19-24.

The juniors however, had lady luck smiling on them as their Group A winners Zambia were disqualified for featuring overaged players. 

Malawi Under-17 had managed a 66-5 win over Namibia but lost to Madagascar and Zambia.

"Zambia featured six over-age players, so both their Under-17 and Under-19 teams have been disqualified.

"Our girls have really played well and we proud of their performance," said handball official Sophie Kathewera who is with the squad in South Africa.

Following the disqualification of Zambia, Malawi Under-17 wil now play Group B winners Mozambique on Friday.

Later their seniors will also play South Africa who have moved to the top following the disqualification of Zambia.

The winning team from each category will play at the Africa IHF junior championship s.