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)
Head coach Lovermore Fazili
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 (16 August 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 football team represents Malawi in women's football at international level. It 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]

Coaching staff

As of July 2024
RoleName
Head coach Flag of Malawi.svg Lovermore Fazili
Assistant coach Flag of Malawi.svg Maggie Chambo

Managers History

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

2024

23 October 2024 (2024-10-23) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg 1–1 Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Ibhayi, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Chizimu Soccerball shade.svg28' Report Moloi Soccerball shade.svg40'Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Nteboheleng Setoko (Lesotho)
26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg 1–0 Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00  UTC+2 Simwaka Soccerball shade.svg7' Report Stadium: Madibaz Stadium
Referee: Seonyatseng Tshephe (Botswana)
28 October 2024 (2024-10-28) 2024 COSAFA WC GS Mauritius  Flag of Mauritius.svg 0–9 Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi Gqeberha, South Africa
12:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Madibaz Stadium
Referee: Nteboheleng Setoko (Lesotho)
31 October 2024 (2024-10-31) 2024 COSAFA WC SF Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg 0–2 Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia Ibhayi, South Africa
14:00  UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium
Referee: Vistoria Nuusiku Shangula (Namibia)

Players

Current squad

The following players have been named to Malawi's Final squad for the 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, led by head coach Lovemore Fazilion 21 October 2024. [12]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Mercy Sikelo (2000-11-28) November 28, 2000 (age 23) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa
1 GK Esther Maulidi (2008-02-03) February 3, 2008 (age 16) Flag of Malawi.svg Mighty Mukuru Wanderers
1 GK Yamikani Kamanga Flag of Malawi.svg MDF

2 DF Faith Chimzimu (2007-02-21) February 21, 2007 (age 17) Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy
2 DF Patricia Nyirenda (1998-04-08) April 8, 1998 (age 26) Flag of Malawi.svg MDF
102 DF Maureen Kenneth (2007-10-28)28 October 2007 (aged 16){{{caps}}}{{{goals}}} Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy
2 DF Maggie Chavula (2005-04-28) April 28, 2005 (age 19) Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy
2 DF Benadetta Mkandawire (2003-09-28) September 28, 2003 (age 21) Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets

3 MF Pililani Malora Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
3 MF Jessie Yosefe Flag of Malawi.svg CIVO
3 MF Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08) August 8, 1997 (age 27) Flag of Malawi.svg MDF
3 MF Tendai Saini Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
3 MF Lyna James (1998-11-23) November 23, 1998 (age 25) Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets
153 MF Leticia Chinyamula (2006-06-12)12 June 2006 (aged 18){{{caps}}}{{{goals}}} Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy
3 MF Sara Mulimbika (2007-01-11) January 11, 2007 (age 17) Flag of Malawi.svg Ndirande
193 MF Carolyne Mathyola (1999-05-03)3 May 1999 (aged 25){{{caps}}}{{{goals}}} Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers
3 MF Funny Magombo (2005-04-05) April 5, 2005 (age 19) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa

4 FW Chisomo Banda Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers
4 FW Sabina Thom (1996-03-03) March 3, 1996 (age 28) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
4 FW Catherine Kachala Flag of Malawi.svg MDF
4 FW Vanessa Chikupila (1991-04-02) April 2, 1991 (age 33) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes
4 FW Mary Chavinda Flag of Rwanda.svg Rayon Sports

Recent call-ups

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 Hendrina Phiri Flag of Malawi.svg Fact 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE

DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06) April 6, 1992 (age 32) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF Ireen Khumalo (2003-12-12) December 12, 2003 (age 20) Flag of Zambia.svg Green Buffaloes 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF Rose Alufandika (2005-11-04) November 4, 2005 (age 19) Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF Joyce Oposi Flag of Malawi.svg MDF 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF Gladys Joseph Flag of Malawi.svg CIVO 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF Grace Yotamu Flag of Malawi.svg Nyasa Big Bullets 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE

MF Letticia Chinyamula (2006-06-12) June 12, 2006 (age 18) Flag of Malawi.svg Ascent Academy 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF Caroline Matchola Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF Rose Kadzere (2006-06-16) June 16, 2006 (age 18) Flag of France.svg Montpellier 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF Ruth Tambala Flag of Malawi.svg MDF 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF Wezzie Chavura Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF Linda Manda Flag of Malawi.svg Silver Strikers 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE

FW Kandau Banda Flag of Malawi.svg Ntopwa 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW Annie Mughogho Flag of Malawi.svg Hungry Lions 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW Vitumbiko Mkandawire March 17 Flag of Zambia.svg ZISD 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW Temwa Chawinga (1998-09-20) September 20, 1998 (age 26) Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW Chioma Okafor Flag of the United States.svg University of Connecticut 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW Tabitha Chawinga (1996-05-22) May 22, 1996 (age 28) Flag of France.svg Lyon 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE

Previous squads

COSAFA Women's Championship

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
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determined

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
Flag of France.svg 2024
*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 Ghana.svg 2023 Did not qualify

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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