Malmö FF Climbs European Qualification Ranks with Key Victories in Allsvenskan

Malmö FF has solidified their pursuit of European competition qualification following significant wins in the Allsvenskan and damallsvenskan leagues this week, asserting their strength in the Swedish football scene.

On October 18, 2025, Malmö FF secured a crucial 2-0 away victory against IFK Norrköping. Emmanuel Ekong opened the scoring in the 31st minute by outpacing defender Amadeus Sögaard to notch his fourth goal of the season — his second against Norrköping this campaign. Hugo Bolin then sealed the win with a skillful long-range shot in the 82nd minute. This victory lifted Malmö to third place in the Allsvenskan standings, tied on points with Gais but ahead by goal difference, as reported by Expressen and Aftonbladet (IDs 106034, 106031). Despite the absence of assistant coaches Peter Wettergren and Fred Jähnke, and team captain Anders Christiansen recovering from injury and confined to the bench, Malmö maintained solid control over the match (DN, ID 106041).

In a parallel damallsvenskan contest, Malmö triumphed over Djurgården 4-1 at Kristineberg, with Courtney Nevin scoring an early opener. Despite Djurgården leveling through penalty taker Mimmi Wahlström, Malmö quickly regained dominance when Miljana Ivanovic’s free kick bounced in just before halftime. Katariina Kosola and Beatrice Persson extended the lead in the second half, maintaining pressure on league leaders Häcken, who hold only a one-point advantage (Expressen and Aftonbladet, IDs 105926, 105929).

These wins mark a pivotal moment in Malmö FF's season, keeping their championship hopes alive and boosting their prospects for European tournament participation next year. The club now occupies key positions in their respective leagues, trailing just behind top contenders and demonstrating resilience despite some staff absences and injuries.

Expressen’s expert Pär Hansson praised Bolin's goal as "sickly skillful," underscoring the team's attacking prowess. Emmanuel Ekong attributed his form to the coach's confidence, stating, "I have gotten confidence from the coach, I thank him for giving me the chance. Then I must score to continue playing."