Malawi national under-17 football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Malawi women's national under-17 football team.

Malawi U-17

Nickname(s)	The Flames
Association	Football Association of Malawi
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Home stadium	Bingu National Stadium
First colours Second colours Third colours
U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances	1 (first in 2009 )
Best result	Fourth place (2009)
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Appearances	1 (first in 2009 )
Best result	Group Stage (2009)

The Malawi national under-17 football team, nicknamed the Flames, represents the Malawi in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-17 World Cup and the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, which is the top competitions for this age group. ^{[1] [2]}

Current squad

• The following players were called up for the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches. ^[3]
• Match dates: 2, 4, 6 and 9 December 2022
• Opposition:  Botswana,   Namibia,   Angola and   South Africa.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
	1 GK	Julius Banda
	1 GK	Shabiru Muhammad
	1 GK	Raheem Chimwaza
	2 DF	Washari Jaziya
	2 DF	Misheck Jere
	2 DF	Gannet Kamwambe
	2 DF	Hermace Masinja
	2 DF	Charles Matanda
	2 DF	Elias Muywanga
	2 DF	Comfort Unyolo
	3 MF	Misheck Billiat
	3 MF	Holyce Chuzu
	3 MF	Modrick Kambendera
	3 MF	Blessings Kanowa
	3 MF	Dominic Kayamba
	3 MF	Mphatso Likhunya
	3 MF	Mwisho Mhamgo
	4 FW	Vincent Harrison
	4 FW	Lucky Mkandawire
	4 FW	Webster Nzunda

Competitive record

FIFA U-16 and U-17 World Cup record

FIFA U-16 and U-17 World Cup
Year	Round	GP	W	D1	L	GS	GA
1985	Did not enter
1987
1989
1991
1993
1995	Did not qualify
1997	Did not enter
1999	Did not qualify
2001
2003
2005	Did not enter
2007	Did not qualify
2009	Group stage	3	0	0	3	1	7
2011	Did not enter
2013	Did not qualify
2015	Did not enter
2017	Withdrew
2019	Did not qualify
2023
2025
2026
Total	Group stage	3	0	0	3	1	7

¹Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

U-17 Africa Cup of Nations record

U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
Year	Round	GP	W	D1	L	GS	GA
1995	Did not qualify
1997	Did not enter
1999	Did not qualify
2001
2003
2005	Did not enter
2007	Did not qualify
2009	Fourth place	4	1	0	3	7	9
2011	Did not enter
2013	Did not qualify
2015	Did not enter
2017	Withdrew
2019	Did not qualify
2023
2025
Total	Fourth place	4	1	0	3	7	9

¹Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

See also

• Malawi national football team
• Malawi national under-20 football team

References

1. "Malawi U17" . Retrieved 16 September 2025.
2. "MALAWI AIM FOR FIRST REGIONAL SUCCESS IN 24 YEARS". cosafa.com. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
3. "U17 team start final camp ahead of COSAFA". Football Association of Malawi. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.

External links

• Malawi FA