 Three weeks later, on 1 September, Mkandawire scored his first goal for the club – and Orient's 5000th in league football – in a 2–2 draw with Northampton Town.His performance in Orient's 1–0 home win over Bournemouth on 8 September 2007 earned him a place in the League One Team of the Week.On 16 June 2010 Millwall acquired Mkandawire's services until 30 June 2012 on a free transfer.