Nickname(s) | The Flames | |||
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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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FIFA ranking | ||||
Current | 134 1 (24 October 2024) [1] | |||
Highest | 53 (December 1992) | |||
Lowest | 138 (December 2007, March 2008) | |||
First international | ||||
Nyasaland 0–5 Northern Rhodesia (Malawi; 1957) [2] | ||||
Biggest win | ||||
Malawi 8–1 Botswana (Malawi; 13 July 1968) Malawi 8–1 Djibouti (Blantyre, Malawi; 31 May 2008) | ||||
Biggest defeat | ||||
Nyasaland 0–12 Ghana (Malawi; 15 October 1962) [2] | ||||
Africa Cup of Nations | ||||
Appearances | 3 (first in 1984 ) | |||
Best result | Round of 16 (2021) | |||
COSAFA Cup | ||||
Appearances | 19 (first in 1997 ) | |||
Best result | Runners-up (2002, 2003) | |||
Four Nations Football Tournament | ||||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2024 ) | |||
Best result | Fourth 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.
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.
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]
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 ]
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
6 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification | Malawi | 3–1 | 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 | 1–0 | Malawi | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea |
14:00 UTC+1 |
| Report | Stadium: Estadio de Malabo Referee: Lamin Jammeh (Gambia) |
Position | Name |
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Head Coach | Patrick Mabedi |
1st Assistant coach | Deklerk Msakakuona |
2nd Assistant coach | Eliya Kananji |
Goalkeeping coach | Victor Mphande |
Team manager | James Sangala |
Fitness Coach | Peter Mgangira |
Technical Adviser | Aubrey Nankhuni |
Data Analyst | Lawrence Waya |
Physiotherapist | Dexter Killi |
Team Doctor | Dr. Levison Mwale |
Kitmaster | Richard Justin Lado |
Media Manager | Gomegzani Zakazaka |
Chaplain | Chancy Gondwe |
Assistant Technical Manager | Steve Madeira |
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.
The following players have been called up in 12 months preceding the above draft.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Brighton Munthali | 11 December 1997 | 37 | 0 | Blue Eagles | v. Senegal ; 15 October 2024 |
GK | Innocent Nyasulu | 16 April 1997 | 2 | 0 | Mighty Tigers | v. Burkina Faso ; 10 September 2024 |
GK | Austin Chirambo | 31 December 2003 | 0 | 0 | Nyasa Big Bullets | v. Zambia ; 26 March 2024 |
DF | Stanley Sanudi | 2 February 1995 | 93 | 1 | Mighty Wanderers | v. Senegal ; 15 October 2024 |
DF | Lawrence Chaziya | 19 August 1998 | 17 | 2 | Mighty Wanderers | v. Senegal ; 15 October 2024 |
DF | Yamikani Mologeni | 22 October 2002 | 0 | 0 | Nyasa Big Bullets | v. Senegal ; 15 October 2024 |
DF | Precious Sambani | 21 May 1998 | 29 | 1 | Nyasa Big Bullets | v. Senegal ; 11 October 2024PRE |
DF | Blessings Mpokera | 2 April 2002 | 2 | 0 | Nyasa Big Bullets | v. Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024 |
DF | Alex Kambilinya | 0 | 0 | Wakawaka Tigers | v. Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024 | |
DF | Daniel Chimbalanga | 19 January 1999 | 3 | 0 | MAFCO | v. Zambia ; 26 March 2024 |
DF | Joseph Balakasi | 12 April 2002 | 1 | 0 | Dedza Dynamos | v. Zambia ; 26 March 2024 |
DF | Chimwemwe Nkhoma | 0 | 0 | Mighty Wanderers | v. Zambia ; 26 March 2024 | |
MF | Chimwemwe Idana | 7 September 1998 | 57 | 0 | Silver Strikers | v. Senegal ; 15 October 2024 |
MF | Robert Saizi | 5 July 2003 | 12 | 1 | Nyasa Big Bullets | v. Senegal ; 15 October 2024 |
MF | Chifundo Mphasi | 17 October 2004 | 15 | 2 | Shamuel | v. Senegal ; 11 October 2024PRE |
MF | Patrick Macheso | 7 May 1997 | 2 | 0 | Silver Strikers | v. Burkina Faso ; 10 September 2024 |
MF | Wongani Lungu | 9 March 2002 | 0 | 0 | Ekwendeni Hammers | v. Burkina Faso ; 10 September 2024 |
MF | Crispin Mapemba | 9 November 2004 | 2 | 0 | Nyasa Big Bullets | v. Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024 |
MF | Francisco Madinga | 11 February 2000 | 14 | 0 | Mighty Wanderers | v. Zambia ; 26 March 2024 |
FW | Christopher Kumwembe | 21 January 1997 | 9 | 1 | Mighty Wanderers | v. Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024 |
FW | Ephraim Kondowe | 2 January 2002 | 0 | 0 | Nyasa Big Bullets | v. Equatorial Guinea ; 10 June 2024 |
FW | Olson Kanjira | 29 March 1995 | 2 | 0 | Kamuzu Barracks | v. Zambia ; 26 March 2024 |
FW | Clement Nyondo | 8 August 1998 | 0 | 0 | Mighty Wanderers | v. Zambia ; 26 March 2024 |
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
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1 | Young Chimodzi | 159 | 13 | 1979–1995 |
2 | Jack Chamangwana | 133 | 10 | 1975–1985 |
3 | Lawrence Waya | 129 | 28 | 1982–1996 |
4 | Harry Waya | 126 | 8 | 1977–1987 |
5 | Kinnah Phiri | 117 | 71 | 1973–1981 |
6 | Gilbert Chirwa | 112 | 4 | 1981–1993 |
7 | Jonathan Billie | 110 | 8 | 1978–1987 |
8 | Joseph Kamwendo | 104 | 6 | 2003–2017 |
9 | Felix Nyirongo | 103 | 2 | 1986–1997 |
10 | Peter Mponda | 102 | 1 | 1998–2011 |
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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1 | Kinnah Phiri | 71 | 117 | 0.61 | 1973–1981 |
2 | Frank Sinalo | 28 | 75 | 0.37 | 1981–1989 |
Lawrence Waya | 28 | 129 | 0.22 | 1982–1996 | |
4 | Stock Dandize | 23 | 70 | 0.33 | 1977–1983 |
5 | Yasin Osman | 22 | 67 | 0.33 | 1966–1975 |
Essau Kanyenda | 22 | 72 | 0.31 | 1999–2015 | |
Chiukepo Msowoya | 22 | 89 | 0.25 | 2006–2023 | |
8 | Peterkins Kayira | 18 | 68 | 0.26 | 1983–1989 |
Gabadinho Mhango | 18 | 72 | 0.25 | 2012–present | |
10 | Barnet Gondwe | 17 | 66 | 0.26 | 1976–1981 |
FIFA World Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1966 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | ||||||||||||||
1970 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
1974 | ||||||||||||||||
1978 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||
1982 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
1986 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||||||||||
1990 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||
1994 | Withdrew | Withdrew | ||||||||||||||
1998 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |||||||||
2002 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | ||||||||||
2006 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 27 | ||||||||||
2010 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 16 | ||||||||||
2014 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
2022 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | ||||||||||
2026 | To be determined | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |||||||||
2030 | To be determined | |||||||||||||||
2034 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 0/14 | 70 | 18 | 16 | 36 | 63 | 98 |
Africa Cup of Nations record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1965 | Not affiliated to CAF | Not affiliated to CAF | ||||||||||||||
1968 | ||||||||||||||||
1970 | ||||||||||||||||
1972 | ||||||||||||||||
1974 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
1976 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | |||||||||
1978 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
1980 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
1982 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
1984 | Group stage | 7th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Squad | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
1986 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
1988 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
1990 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||
1992 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | ||||||||||
1994 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||||||||||
1996 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
1998 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | ||||||||||
2000 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
2002 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
2004 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | ||||||||||
2006 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 27 | ||||||||||
2008 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
2010 | Group stage | 11th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | Squad | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 5 | |
2012 | Did not qualify | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 8 | |||||||||
2013 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
2015 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||||
2017 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||||
2019 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
2021 | Round of 16 | 13th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Squad | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
2023 | Did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | |||||||||
2025 | To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||
2027 | ||||||||||||||||
2029 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | Round of 16 | 3/34 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 116 | 32 | 30 | 54 | 125 | 175 |
Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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1965 | Did not qualify | ||||||
1973 | Did not qualify | ||||||
1978 | 4th | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
1987 | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
Total | 2/4 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 15 |
As of 18 November 2024 after match against Burkina Faso [9]
More wins than losses As many wins as losses Fewer wins than losses
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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Algeria | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | −7 |
Angola | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | −2 |
Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Benin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Botswana | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 47 | 21 | +26 |
Burkina Faso | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13 | −5 |
Burundi | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | −3 |
Cameroon | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19 | −13 |
Chad | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 10 | +5 |
Comoros | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 |
Congo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 |
Djibouti | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | +16 |
DR Congo | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | −1 |
Egypt | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 20 | −12 |
Eritrea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Eswatini | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 41 | 22 | +19 |
Ethiopia | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 14 | –1 |
Equatorial Guinea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –1 |
Gabon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 |
Ghana | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 17 | −17 |
Guinea | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 14 | −5 |
Ivory Coast | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 17 | −9 |
Kenya | 48 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 61 | 50 | +11 |
Lesotho | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 46 | 16 | +30 |
Liberia | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | −1 |
Libya | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 |
Madagascar | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 21 | −9 |
Mali | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | −3 |
Mauritius | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 19 | +14 |
Morocco | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 17 | −13 |
Mozambique | 37 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 37 | 34 | +3 |
Namibia | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 21 | −5 |
Nigeria | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 20 | −11 |
Réunion | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 |
Rwanda | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | +7 |
São Tomé and Príncipe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Senegal | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | −8 |
Seychelles | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 |
Sierra Leone | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | +9 |
Somalia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 |
South Africa | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 20 | −15 |
South Sudan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Sudan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 |
Tanzania | 56 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 62 | 54 | +8 |
Togo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
Tunisia | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17 | −9 |
Uganda | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 33 | 39 | −6 |
Yemen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
Zambia | 82 | 20 | 17 | 45 | 70 | 173 | −103 |
Zanzibar | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 10 | +24 |
Zimbabwe | 67 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 64 | 85 | −21 |
Total | 673 | 224 | 198 | 251 | 787 | 869 | −82 |
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed Les Lions de la Teranga, represents Senegal in international association football and is operated by the Senegalese Football Federation.
The Zambia national football team represents Zambia in association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). During the 1980s, they were known as the KK 11, after founding president Dr. Kenneth Kaunda ("KK") who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991. After the country adopted multiparty politics, the side was nicknamed Chipolopolo which means the "Copper Bullets". The team won an Africa Cup of Nations title in 2012. This team has also become the most successful team in the COSAFA Cup, surpassing Zimbabwe after winning the 2023 edition.
The Liberia national football team, nicknamed the Lone Stars, represents Liberia in men's international football and is controlled by the Liberia Football Association. Although the nation produced the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah, its football team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup and has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations just twice—in 1996 and 2002. It is a member of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Angola national football team represents Angola in men's international football and is controlled by the Angolan Football Federation. Nicknamed Palancas Negras, the team is a member of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Ethiopia national football team, nicknamed Walia, after the Walia ibex, represents Ethiopia in men's international football and is controlled by the Ethiopian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Ethiopia. The team has been representing Ethiopia in regional, continental, and international competitions since its founding in 1943. The Walias play their home games at Addis Ababa Stadium located in the capital city of Addis Ababa. They are currently ranked 150th in the world according to the FIFA World Rankings and 44th in CAF.
The Burkina Faso national football team represents Burkina Faso in men's international football and is controlled by the Burkinabé Football Federation. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso. They finished fourth in the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations, when they hosted the tournament. Their best ever finish in the tournament was the 2013 edition, reaching the final.
The Uganda national football team also known as The Uganda Cranes represents Uganda in association football and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations.
The Kenya national football team, colloquially known as the Harambee Stars, represents Kenya in association football. It is controlled by the Football Kenya Federation, the governing body of football in Kenya, and competes as a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA). The team plays its home games primarily at the Nyayo National Stadium in the capital, Nairobi.
The Namibia national football team represents Namibia in men's international football and is controlled by the Namibia Football Association. They have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but have made four appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations. The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Tanzania national football team represents Tanzania in men's international football and is controlled by the Tanzania Football Federation, the governing body for football in Tanzania, Tanzania's home ground is Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam and their head coach is Adel Amrouche from Algeria. They are colloquially known as the Taifa Stars. Tanzania has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup. Before uniting with Zanzibar, the team played as the Tanganyika national football team, The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Burundi national football team,, nicknamed The Swallows, represents Burundi in international football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Burundi. The team has never qualified for the World Cup. Burundi previously did come very close to qualifying for the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, losing only on penalties to Guinea in a playoff. However, in 2019, it qualified for the first time, and took part in the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Group B, but lost all its matches and left from the group stage without scoring a single goal.
The Djibouti national football team, nicknamed the "Riverains de la Mer Rouge", is the national football team of Djibouti. It is controlled by the Djiboutian Football Federation and is a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA). The Djibouti national football team's first win in a full FIFA-sanctioned international match was a 1–0 win vs. Somalia in the first round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.
The Central African Republic national football team, nicknamed Les Fauves, is the national team of the Central African Republic and is controlled by the Central African Football Federation. They are a member of CAF. Despite being traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa and the world, they recently achieved success. They won the 2009 CEMAC Cup by beating Gabon in the semi-finals and Equatorial Guinea in the final 3–0. Their FIFA ranking rose from 202nd in August 2010 to 89th by July 2011. On 10 October 2010, they earned a shock 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier win at home against Algeria 2–0, which put them top of their qualification group. The team won its first FIFA World Cup qualifier on 2 June 2012 after beating Botswana 2–0 at home.
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is the governing body controlling the sport of football in the central African country of Malawi. The Association is affiliated to the Confederation of African Football, FIFA and COSAFA.
The Algeria women's national football team represents Algeria in international women's football.
The South Africa women's national football team, nicknamed Banyana Banyana, is the national team of South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football Association.
Kinnah Phiri is a Malawian football coach and former player who most recently coached Jwaneng Galaxy. He is the Deputy Director of Sports in the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Benin women's national football team represents Benin in international women's football. It is governed by the Benin Football Federation. It never reached the African Championship or the World Cup finals.
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).
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.