Malawi national football team

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Malawi
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Nickname(s) The Flames
Association Football Association of Malawi
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach Patrick Mabedi
Captain John Banda
Most caps Young Chimodzi (159)
Top scorer Kinnah Phiri (71)
Home stadium Bingu National Stadium
FIFA code MWI
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Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 134 Decrease2.svg 1 (24 October 2024) [1]
Highest53 (December 1992)
Lowest138 (December 2007, March 2008)
First international
Flag of Nyasaland (1925-1953, 1963-1964).svg  Nyasaland 0–5 Northern Rhodesia  Flag of Northern Rhodesia (1939-1964).svg
(Malawi; 1957) [2]
Biggest win
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 8–1 Botswana  Flag of Botswana.svg
(Malawi; 13 July 1968)
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 8–1 Djibouti  Flag of Djibouti.svg
(Blantyre, Malawi; 31 May 2008)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Nyasaland (1925-1953, 1963-1964).svg  Nyasaland 0–12 Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
(Malawi; 15 October 1962) [2]
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances3 (first in 1984 )
Best resultRound of 16 (2021)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1997 )
Best resultRunners-up (2002, 2003)
Four Nations Football Tournament
Appearances1 (first in 2024 )
Best resultFourth place (2024)

The Malawi national football team (Chichewa : Timu ya dziko la Malawi) represents Malawi in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Malawi. Before 1966, it was known as the Nyasaland national football team.

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Known as the Flames, Malawi has qualified for three Africa Cup of Nations, in 1984, 2010 and 2021. They also won the CECAFA Cup in 1978, 1979 and 1988 and finished fourth in the 2024 Four Nations Football Tournament.

History

Coaches

The first full-time coach of the Malawi national football team was Ron Meades. The British Council arranged for his appointment through the English Football Association to coach the team for the Republic Celebrations, playing Madagascar and Zambia. Ray Batchelor was coach for four years from 11 November 1967 to 10 October 1971, guiding the team in 23 friendly matches and two Olympic Games. Players during this time included future coaches in Henry Moyo, Brian Griffin, and Yasin Osman. Other coaches included Brazilian Wander Moreira, British Ted Powell, and the first locally-born coach, Alex Masanjala, who was appointed as an interim before Henry Moyo. Moyo was the first former national player to coach the Flames, and stayed in the position for five years. As of January 2019, only nine coaches had been in charge for more than 20 games. The most successful coaches were Powell, Moyo, and Kim Splidsboel (2000–2002) from Denmark. [3] [4] [5]

Tournaments

Malawi first qualified for an African Cup of Nations in 1984, when only eight teams competed in the tournament in Ivory Coast. After a 3-0 defeat against Algeria, World Cup participants in 1982 and 1986, the Malawi drew 2-2 in the second game against eventual finalists Nigeria. With a 0–1 loss against Ghana, Malawi ended the group stage with 1 point at the bottom of the table and was eliminated from the tournament.[ citation needed ]

After 26 years, Malawi took part in an Africa Cup of Nations again in 2010. The team benefited from the fact that the continental elimination round for the 2010 FIFA World Cup also served as the qualifying round for AFCON. In the group matches of the third round, Malawi, third place behind Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso and with a record of only four points and 4–11 goal difference, was enough to make it to the continental finals.[ citation needed ]

At the tournament in Angola, Kinnah Phiri's team caused a big surprise. In the first group game, Malawi defeated Algeria, which had qualified for the World Cup, 3-0. One of the goalscorers was striker Russel Mwafulirwa, who at the time was under contract for the Swedish first division club IFK Norrköping and was thus one of only two players in the 23-man squad active in Europe. Malawi lost the second game against hosts Angola, 2-0.[ citation needed ]

For Malawi to have reached the quarter-finals for the first time, a draw in the last group game would have been enough. However, the team lost 3-1 to Mali. After just three minutes, the Malawians were 2-0 down, a goal from Mwafulirwa did nothing to avert the team's elimination.[ citation needed ]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2024

23 March Friendly Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg0–4Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya Lilongwe, Malawi
Report Stadium: Bingu National Stadium
26 March Friendly Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg1–2Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia Lilongwe, Malawi
Report Stadium: Bingu National Stadium
6 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg3–1Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe Lilongwe, Malawi
15:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Bingu National Stadium
Referee: Ahmed Arajiga (Tanzania)
10 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Equatorial Guinea  Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg1–0Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
14:00  UTC+1 Report Stadium: Estadio de Malabo
Referee: Lamin Jammeh (Gambia)

Coaching staff

[6]

PositionName
Head Coach Flag of Malawi.svg Patrick Mabedi
1st Assistant coach Flag of Malawi.svg Deklerk Msakakuona
2nd Assistant coach Flag of Malawi.svg Eliya Kananji
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Malawi.svg Victor Mphande
Team manager Flag of Malawi.svg James Sangala
Fitness Coach Flag of Malawi.svg Peter Mgangira
Technical Adviser Flag of Malawi.svg Aubrey Nankhuni
Data Analyst Flag of Malawi.svg Lawrence Waya
Physiotherapist Flag of Malawi.svg Dexter Killi
Team Doctor Flag of Malawi.svg Dr. Levison Mwale
Kitmaster Flag of South Sudan.svg Richard Justin Lado
Media Manager Flag of Malawi.svg Gomegzani Zakazaka
Chaplain Flag of Malawi.svg Chancy Gondwe
Assistant Technical Manager Flag of Malawi.svg Steve Madeira

Coaching history

Caretaker coaches are listed in italics

Players

Current squad

The following players were named to the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Burundi and Burkina Faso on 14 and 18 November 2024. [7]

Caps and goals correct as of: 14 November 2024, after the match against Burundi.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK William Thole (1998-10-02) 2 October 1998 (age 26)70 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers
1 GK George Chikooka (1997-04-04) 4 April 1997 (age 27)50 Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers
1 GK Richard Chimbamba (1998-06-23) 23 June 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets

2 DF Dennis Chembezi (1997-01-15) 15 January 1997 (age 27)530 Flag of South Africa.svg Black Leopards
2 DF Charles Petro (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 (age 23)310 Flag of Romania.svg Botoșani
2 DF Gomezgani Chirwa (1996-09-25) 25 September 1996 (age 28)260 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
2 DF Nickson Mwase (1997-02-20) 20 February 1997 (age 27)160 Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers
3 MF Alick Lungu (2002-03-24) 24 March 2002 (age 22)110 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
2 DF Nickson Nyasulu (1998-03-03) 3 March 1998 (age 26)60 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
2 DF McDonald Lameck (1998-10-10) 10 October 1998 (age 26)40 Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers
2 DF Timothy Silwimba (1999-05-05) 5 May 1999 (age 25)20 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers
2 DF Maxwell Paipi (2002-05-04) 4 May 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers

3 MF John Banda (1993-08-20) 20 August 1993 (age 31)967 Flag of Mozambique.svg Songo
3 MF Chawanangwa Kawonga (1995-01-05) 5 January 1995 (age 29)304 Flag of Zambia.svg Zanaco
3 MF Lanjesi Nkhoma (2002-05-27) 27 May 2002 (age 22)194 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
3 MF Lloyd Aaron (2003-01-08) 8 January 2003 (age 21)170 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
3 MF Patrick Mwaungulu (2002-02-18) 18 February 2002 (age 22)151 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
3 MF Wisdom Mpinganjira (2002-07-08) 8 July 2002 (age 22)110 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers
3 MF Zebron Kalima (2002-05-13) 13 May 2002 (age 22)20 Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers
3 MF Yankho Singo (2000-04-01) 1 April 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets

4 FW Gabadinho Mhango (1992-09-27) 27 September 1992 (age 32)7117 Flag of South Africa.svg Moroka Swallows
4 FW Richard Mbulu (1994-01-25) 25 January 1994 (age 30)425 Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
4 FW Loyd Njaliwa (1998-05-24) 24 May 1998 (age 26)100 Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
4 FW Gaddie Chirwa (1997-11-30) 30 November 1997 (age 26)90 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers
4 FW Zeliat Nkhoma (1993-10-22) 22 October 1993 (age 31)31 Flag of Malawi.svg Kamuzu Barracks

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up in 12 months preceding the above draft.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Brighton Munthali (1997-12-11) 11 December 1997 (age 26)370 Flag of Malawi.svg Blue Eagles v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal ; 15 October 2024
GK Innocent Nyasulu (1997-04-16) 16 April 1997 (age 27)20 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Tigers v. Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso ; 10 September 2024
GK Austin Chirambo (2003-12-31) 31 December 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets v. Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia ; 26 March 2024

DF Stanley Sanudi (1995-02-02) 2 February 1995 (age 29)931 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal ; 15 October 2024
DF Lawrence Chaziya (1998-08-19) 19 August 1998 (age 26)172 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal ; 15 October 2024
DF Yamikani Mologeni (2002-10-22) 22 October 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal ; 15 October 2024
DF Precious Sambani (1998-05-21) 21 May 1998 (age 26)291 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal ; 11 October 2024PRE
DF Blessings Mpokera (2002-04-02) 2 April 2002 (age 22)20 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets v. Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024
DF Alex Kambilinya 00 Flag of Malawi.svg Wakawaka Tigers v. Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024
DF Daniel Chimbalanga (1999-01-19) 19 January 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of Malawi.svg MAFCO v. Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia ; 26 March 2024
DF Joseph Balakasi (2002-04-12) 12 April 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Malawi.svg Dedza Dynamos v. Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia ; 26 March 2024
DF Chimwemwe Nkhoma 00 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers v. Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia ; 26 March 2024

MF Chimwemwe Idana (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 26)570 Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal ; 15 October 2024
MF Robert Saizi (2003-07-05) 5 July 2003 (age 21)121 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal ; 15 October 2024
MF Chifundo Mphasi (2004-10-17) 17 October 2004 (age 20)152 Flag of Zambia.svg Shamuel v. Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal ; 11 October 2024PRE
MF Patrick Macheso (1997-05-07) 7 May 1997 (age 27)20 Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers v. Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso ; 10 September 2024
MF Wongani Lungu (2002-03-09) 9 March 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Malawi.svg Ekwendeni Hammers v. Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso ; 10 September 2024
MF Crispin Mapemba (2004-11-09) 9 November 2004 (age 20)20 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets v. Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024
MF Francisco Madinga (2000-02-11) 11 February 2000 (age 24)140 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers v. Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia ; 26 March 2024

FW Christopher Kumwembe (1997-01-21) 21 January 1997 (age 27)91 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers v. Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024
FW Ephraim Kondowe (2002-01-02) 2 January 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets v. Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024
FW Olson Kanjira (1995-03-29) 29 March 1995 (age 29)20 Flag of Malawi.svg Kamuzu Barracks v. Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia ; 26 March 2024
FW Clement Nyondo (1998-08-08) 8 August 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers v. Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia ; 26 March 2024

Records

As of 18 November 2024 [8]
Players in bold are still active with Malawi.

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Young Chimodzi 159131979–1995
2 Jack Chamangwana 133101975–1985
3 Lawrence Waya 129281982–1996
4 Harry Waya 12681977–1987
5 Kinnah Phiri 117711973–1981
6 Gilbert Chirwa 11241981–1993
7 Jonathan Billie 11081978–1987
8 Joseph Kamwendo 10462003–2017
9 Felix Nyirongo 10321986–1997
10 Peter Mponda 10211998–2011

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Kinnah Phiri 711170.611973–1981
2 Frank Sinalo 28750.371981–1989
Lawrence Waya 281290.221982–1996
4 Stock Dandize 23700.331977–1983
5 Yasin Osman 22670.331966–1975
Essau Kanyenda 22720.311999–2015
Chiukepo Msowoya 22890.252006–2023
8 Peterkins Kayira 18680.261983–1989
Gabadinho Mhango 18720.252012–present
10 Barnet Gondwe 17660.261976–1981

Competition records

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of England.svg 1966 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of Mexico.svg 1970 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Germany.svg 1974
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 Did not qualify200205
Flag of Spain.svg 1982 201114
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986 420252
Flag of Italy.svg 1990 823366
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 Did not qualify200204
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 8125612
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 122461527
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 125161816
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 614145
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 210112
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 8215312
Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg 2026 To be determined420243
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/14701816366398

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1965 Not affiliated to CAFNot affiliated to CAF
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1968
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1970
Flag of Cameroon (1961-1975).svg 1972
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg 1974 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976 Did not qualify201149
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978 201134
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980 410367
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982 201112
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 1984 Group stage7th301226 Squad 431062
Flag of Egypt.svg 1986 Did not qualify202022
Flag of Morocco.svg 1988 200214
Flag of Algeria.svg 1990 412154
Flag of Senegal.svg 1992 401339
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994 621347
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996 613267
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998 6303910
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000 210122
Flag of Mali.svg 2002 200225
Flag of Tunisia.svg 2004 4103310
Flag of Egypt.svg 2006 122461527
Flag of Ghana.svg 2008 410326
Flag of Angola.svg 2010 Group stage11th310245 Squad 6402145
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg Flag of Gabon.svg 2012 Did not qualify8260138
Flag of South Africa.svg 2013 410346
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2015 621359
Flag of Gabon.svg 2017 621359
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019 612326
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021 Round of 1613th411234 Squad 631245
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023 Did not qualify6123410
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
TotalRound of 163/3410226915116323054125175

African Games

YearResultPldWDLGFGA
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 1965 Did not qualify
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1973 Did not qualify
Flag of Algeria.svg 1978 4th5005211
Flag of Kenya.svg 1987 3rd531184
Total2/4103161015

Head-to-head record

As of 18 November 2024 after match against Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso [9]

  More wins than losses  As many wins as losses  Fewer wins than losses

Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria 7214613−7
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 9333810−2
Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 1010110
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 2101110
Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana 2512854721+26
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso 8125813−5
Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 503269−3
Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 11146619−13
Flag of Chad.svg  Chad 63121510+5
Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros 540173+4
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 200213−2
Flag of Djibouti.svg  Djibouti 4400171+16
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 1033489−1
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 12327820−12
Flag of Eritrea.svg  Eritrea 110032+1
Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini 28111254122+19
Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Ethiopia 144731314–1
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 100101–1
Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon 110020+2
Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 6015017−17
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 10145914−5
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 8116817−9
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 481918116150+11
Flag of Lesotho.svg  Lesotho 2313644616+30
Flag of Liberia.svg  Liberia 411212−1
Flag of Libya.svg  Libya 301235−2
Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 102171221−9
Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 511358−3
Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 2112543319+14
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 11137417−13
Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique 371314103734+3
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 164481621−5
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 8026920−11
Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg  Réunion 110082+6
Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda 9522169+7
Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg  São Tomé and Príncipe 110031+2
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 7115614−8
Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles 220050+5
Flag of Sierra Leone.svg  Sierra Leone 4310145+9
Flag of Somalia.svg  Somalia 330062+4
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 14149520−15
Flag of South Sudan.svg  South Sudan 3201220
Flag of Sudan.svg  Sudan 321061+5
Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania 561725146254+8
Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo 321031+2
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia 8233817−9
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 3299143339−6
Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen 100101−1
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 8220174570173−103
Flag of Zanzibar.svg  Zanzibar 1512213410+24
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 671923256485−21
Total673224198251787869−82

Honours

Continental

Regional

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Burkina Faso women's national football team</span> Womens national association football team representing Burkina Faso

The Burkina Faso women's national football team represents Burkina Faso in international women's football. It is governed by the Burkinabé Football Federation. It played its first match on 2 September 2007 in Ouagadougou against Niger and won 10–0, the best result till today. Its next matches were against Niger (5–0) and Mali (2–4).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rwanda women's national football team</span>

The Rwanda women's national football team represents Rwanda in women's association football and is controlled by the Rwandese Association Football Federation. It had to date been scheduled to compete in one major tournament, the inaugural Women's Challenge Cup held in Zanzibar in October 2007, but the event was ultimately canceled. It has finally debuted in February 2014 against Kenya. The team is nicknamed The She-Amavubi.

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