Malawi women's national football team

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Malawi
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Nickname(s) Scorchers
Association FAM
Confederation CAF
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Captain Tabitha Chawinga
Chisomo Kazisonga
Home stadium Bingu National Stadium
FIFA code MWI
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 156 Steady2.svg (15 March 2024) [1]
Highest110 (December 2017 – March 2018)
Lowest159 (June – August 2023)
First international
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 8–0 Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg
(Harare, Zimbabwe; 20 April 2002)
Biggest win
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 17–0 Seychelles  Flag of Seychelles.svg
(Blantyre, Malawi; 25 September 2023)
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 17–0 Seychelles  Flag of Seychelles.svg
(Blantyre, Malawi; 28 September 2023)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 8–0 Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg
(Harare, Zimbabwe; 20 April 2002)

The Malawi women's national association football team is overseen by the Football Association of Malawi.

Contents

In 2020 the nickname Scorchers was adopted for the team. Previously it was referred to as She-Flames. [2]

In 2023 Malawi won their first and only COSAFA title defeating Zambia 2–1 at the final. [3] It was announced shortly after Malawi won the COSAFA that there controversially would be no prize money available for any of the national teams. [4]

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  Lose  Fixture

2023

25 September 2023 (2023-09-25) Friendly Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg17–0Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles Blantyre, Malawi
15:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Mpira Stadium
Referee: Rose Zimba (Malawi)
28 September 2023 (2023-09-28) Friendly Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg17–0Flag of Seychelles.svg  Seychelles Blantyre, Malawi
15:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Mpira Stadium
Referee: Rose Zimba (Malawi)
4 October 2023 (2023-10-04) 2023 COSAFA WC GS South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg 3–4 Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi Pretoria, South Africa
12:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
7 October 2023 (2023-10-07) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg 8–0 Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini Johannesburg, South Africa
12:00  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Dobsonville Stadium
Referee: Grace Gimo (Zimbabwe)
12 October 2023 (2023-10-12) 2023 COSAFA WC GS Madagascar  Flag of Madagascar.svg 1–3 Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi Johannesburg, South Africa
15:30  UTC+2 Report Stadium: UJ Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)
13 October 2023 (2023-10-13) 2023 COSAFA WC SF Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg 2–1 Flag of Mozambique.svg  Mozambique Pretoria, South Africa
15:30  UTC+2
Report Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)
15 October 2023 COSAFA F Zambia  Flag of Zambia.svg 1–2 Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi Pretoria, South Africa
15:30  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)

2024

Players

The following is the squad called up for the 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship named on 1 October 2023. [5]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Mercy Sikelo (2000-11-28)28 November 2000 (aged 22) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa FC
161 GK Esther Maulidi (2008-02-03)3 February 2008 (aged 15) Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Wanderers Queens
231 GK Martha Cosmas (2001-03-15)15 March 2001 (aged 22) Flag of Malawi.svg Civil Service

22 DF Faith Chinzimu (2007-02-21)21 February 2007 (aged 16) Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy
32 DF Mary Major (1998-06-28)28 June 1998 (aged 25) Flag of Malawi.svg MDF Lioness
42 DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 31) Flag of Zambia.svg Elite Ladies
52 DF Patricia Nyirenda (1998-04-08)8 April 1998 (aged 25) Flag of Malawi.svg MDF Lioness
142 DF Maggie Chavula (2005-04-28)28 April 2005 (aged 18) Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy
182 DF Ireen Khumalo (2003-12-12)12 December 2003 (aged 19) Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers Ladies
212 DF Rose Alufandika (2005-11-04)4 November 2005 (aged 17) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa FC
222 DF Bernadettar Mkandawire (2003-09-28)28 September 2003 (aged 20) Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets

113 MF Sarah Mlimbika (2007-01-11)11 January 2007 (aged 16) Flag of Malawi.svg Ndirande Soccer Giants
123 MF Lyna James (1998-11-23)23 November 1998 (aged 24) Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
63 MF Rose Kabzere (2006-06-16)16 June 2006 (aged 17) Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy
153 MF Leticia Chinyamula (2006-06-12)12 June 2006 (aged 17) Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy
173 MF Madyina Nguluwe (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 27) Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers Ladies
193 MF Carolyn Mathyola (1999-05-03)3 May 1999 (aged 24) Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers Ladies
203 MF Funny Magombo (2005-04-05)5 April 2005 (aged 18) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa FC

74 FW Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 26) Flag of Malawi.svg MDF Lioness
84 FW Chikondi Gondwe (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 25) Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers Ladies
94 FW Sabina Thom (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 27) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
104 FW Temwa Chawinga (captain) (1998-09-20)20 September 1998 (aged 25) Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current
134 FW Vanessa Chikupila (1996-04-02)2 April 1996 (aged 27) Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets

The following players had been called up to a squad in 12 months preceding the above draft.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Evelyn Kamanga Flag of Malawi.svg CY Sisters 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE

DF Lyness Mbera 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
DF Shabel Bengo 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
DF Delliness Mesinga Ascent Academy 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
DF Sharon Dzimau FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
DF Ruth Nyirongo Silver Strikers 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
DF Jessie Yosefe Civil service Women 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
DF Chikondi Dube Silver Strikers Ladies 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE

MF Saliva January DD Sunshine 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Catherine Gaudi Ascent Academy 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Tendai Sani 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Fauza Muhammad 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Pilirani Malora FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Bernadetta Nyenga 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Alinafe Mpira Civil Service Women 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Gladys Banda Silver Strikers Ladies 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Eltech Phiri CY Sisters 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
MF Ireen Khumalo Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE

FW Kondawo Banda Ntopwa FC 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
FW Mary Chavinda Flag of Malawi.svg FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE
FW Tabitha Chawinga (1996-05-22) 22 May 1996 (age 27) Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship PRE

Previous squads

COSAFA Women's Championship

Managers

Tournament

World Cup

YearRoundGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Did not qualify
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 Did not enter
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015
Flag of France.svg 2019 Did not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Did not qualify

Olympic Games

YearRoundPldWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 Did not qualify
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 Did not enter
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016
Flag of Japan.svg 2020
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Africa Cup

YearRoundMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
Flag of South Africa.svg 2004 to Flag of Nigeria.svg 2006 Did not qualify
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2008 to Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 Did not enter
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012 Did not qualify
Flag of Namibia.svg 2014 to Flag of Ghana.svg 2018 Did not enter
Flag of Morocco.svg 2022 Did not qualify
Flag of Morocco.svg 2024 ' Did not enter '

African Games

YearRoundMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGAGD
Flag of Algeria.svg 2007 Did not enter
Flag of Mozambique.svg 2011
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2015
Flag of Morocco.svg 2019
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2023

COSAFA Championship

YearRoundPldWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2002 Group stage
Flag of Zambia.svg 2006 Group stage
Flag of Angola.svg 2008 Did not enter
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2011 4th4112814−6
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2017 Group stage311112120
Flag of South Africa.svg 2018 Group stage310228−6
Flag of South Africa.svg 2019 Group stage3201163+13
Flag of South Africa.svg 2020 3rd2201126+6
Flag of South Africa.svg 2021 Runner up530297+2
Flag of South Africa.svg 2023 Winners5500196+13
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

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