Mwisho Mhango (born 15 September 2007) is a Malawian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga and the Malawi national team.
Club career Mhango developed at Ascent Soccer Academy, a full-time residential football programme based in Lilongwe. His performances at the 2025 COSAFA U-20 Championship, where he scored five goals, won the Golden Boot and was named Player of the Tournament while helping Malawi reach the semi-finals, attracted international interest.
On 27 September 2025, upon turning 18, Mhango signed a five-year contract with 2. Bundesliga side Hannover 96. Under FIFA regulations preventing non-EU players from signing professional contracts in Europe before the age of 18, the transfer had been delayed until his birthday. He began a three-month integration programme at the club's academy, living in the boarding school and training with the professional squad, with first-team eligibility from January 2026.
International career Mhango was first called up to the Malawi under-17 national team at the age of 14. He went on to become a key figure for the Malawi under-20 side, featuring at the 2024 COSAFA U-20 Cup and 2025 COSAFA U-20 Championship.
On 28 March 2026, Mhango made his senior international debut for the senior Malawi national team, starting in a 0–0 draw against Zambia at the 2026 Four Nations Football Tournament.
Honours Individual 2025 COSAFA U-20 Championship top scorer 2025 COSAFA U-20 Championship best player
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