Malawi women's national football team
Nickname(s) | Scorchers | ||
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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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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 156 (16 August 2024)[1] | ||
Highest | 110 (December 2017 – March 2018) | ||
Lowest | 159 (June – August 2023) | ||
First international | |||
Zambia 8–0 Malawi (Harare, Zimbabwe; 20 April 2002) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Malawi 17–0 Seychelles (Blantyre, Malawi; 25 September 2023) Malawi 17–0 Seychelles (Blantyre, Malawi; 28 September 2023) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Zambia 8–0 Malawi (Harare, Zimbabwe; 20 April 2002) |
The Malawi women's national association football team is overseen by the Football Association of Malawi.
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
Role | Name |
---|---|
Head coach | Lovermore Fazili |
Assistant coach | Maggie Chambo |
Managers History
- Temwa Msuku (2012)[5]
- Thom Mkorongo (2015)[6]
- Maggie Chombo-Sadik (2016–2018)[7]
- Stuart Mbolembole (2018)[8]
- Abel Mkandawire (2019)[9][10]
- McNebert Kazuwa (2020–2021)[11]
- Lovermore Fazili (2023-)
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 | 17–0 | Seychelles | Blantyre, Malawi |
15:00 UTC+2 |
| Report | Stadium: Mpira Stadium Referee: Rose Zimba (Malawi) |
28 September 2023 (2023-09-28) Friendly | Malawi | 17–0 | 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 | 3–4 | 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 | 8–0 | 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 | 1–3 | 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 | 2–1 | Mozambique | Pretoria, South Africa |
15:30 UTC+2 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda) |
15 October 2023 COSAFA F | Zambia | 1–2 | Malawi | Pretoria, South Africa |
15:30 UTC+2 |
| Report | Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia) |
2024
Players
Current squad
The following is the player list called up for training camp on July 2024 .[12]
- Caps and goals accurate up to and including 30 October 2021.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | 1GK | Mercy Sikelo | (2000-11-28)28 November 2000 (aged 22) | Ntopwa FC | ||
16 | 1GK | Esther Maulidi | (2008-02-03)3 February 2008 (aged 15) | Mighty Wanderers Queens | ||
1GK | Ivy Lifa | MDF Lioness | ||||
1GK | Mwayi Mhango | Moyale Sister | ||||
5 | 2DF | Patricia Nyirenda | (1998-04-08)8 April 1998 (aged 25) | MDF Lioness | ||
22 | 2DF | Bernadettar Mkandawire | (2003-09-28)28 September 2003 (aged 20) | Nyasa Big Bullets | ||
2 | 2DF | Faith Chinzimu | (2007-02-21)21 February 2007 (aged 16) | Ascent Academy | ||
21 | 2DF | Rose Alufandika | (2005-11-04)4 November 2005 (aged 17) | Ntopwa FC | ||
3 | 2DF | Mary Major | (1998-06-28)28 June 1998 (aged 25) | MDF Lioness | ||
3 | 2DF | Joyce Oposi | MDF Lioness | |||
3 | 2DF | Gladys Joseph | Civil Service | |||
3 | 2DF | Alinafe Majora | Ascent service | |||
3 | 2DF | Grace Yotamu | Nayasa Big Bullets | |||
3 | 2DF | Martha Christopher | Civil service | |||
17 | 3MF | Madyina Nguluwe | (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 27) | Silver Strikers Ladies | ||
20 | 3MF | Fanny Magombo | (2005-04-05)5 April 2005 (aged 18) | Ntopwa FC | ||
15 | 3MF | Leticia Chinyamula | (2006-06-12)12 June 2006 (aged 17) | Ascent Academy | ||
12 | 3MF | Lyna James | (1998-11-23)23 November 1998 (aged 24) | Nyasa Big Bullets | ||
3 | 3MF | Linda Manda | Silver Strikers | |||
3MF | Jessie Yosefe | Civil service Women | ||||
3MF | Wongani Mnenula | Mighty Wanderers | ||||
11 | 3MF | Sarah Mlimbika | (2007-01-11)11 January 2007 (aged 16) | Ndirande Soccer Giants | ||
19 | 3MF | Carolyn Mathyola | (1999-05-03)3 May 1999 (aged 24) | Silver Strikers Ladies | ||
3MF | Pilirani Malora | Nyasa Big Bullets Women | ||||
3MF | Tendai Sani | Nyasa Big Bullets | ||||
3MF | Ruth Tambala | MDF lioness | ||||
4FW | Mary Chavinda | FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women | ||||
4FW | Fazila Chembekezo | MDF lioness | ||||
6 | 4FW | Rose Kabzere | (2006-06-16)16 June 2006 (aged 17) | Ascent Academy | ||
4FW | Chippo Ngwenya | Moyale Sisters |
Recent call-ups
The following players had been called up to a squad in 12 months preceding the above draft.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Evelyn Kamanga | CY Sisters | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
GK | Martha Cosmas | (2001-03-15)15 March 2001 (aged 22) | Civil Service | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
DF | Lyness Mbera | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | ||||
DF | Shabel Bengo | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | ||||
DF | Delliness Mesinga | Ascent Academy | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Sharon Dzimau | FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Ruth Nyirongo | Silver Strikers | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Chikondi Dube | Silver Strikers Ladies | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
DF | Chimwemwe Madise | (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 31) | TP Mazembe | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
DF | Maggie Chavula | (2005-04-28)28 April 2005 (aged 18) | Ascent Academy | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
DF | Ireen Khumalo | (2003-12-12)12 December 2003 (aged 19) | Silver Strikers Ladies | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
MF | Saliva January | DD Sunshine | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
MF | Catherine Gaudi | Ascent Academy | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
MF | Fauza Muhammad | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | ||||
MF | Bernadetta Nyenga | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | ||||
MF | Alinafe Mpira | Civil Service Women | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
MF | Gladys Banda | Silver Strikers Ladies | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
MF | Eltech Phiri | CY Sisters | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
MF | Ireen Khumalo | Ascent Academy | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Kondawo Banda | Ntopwa FC | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | |||
FW | Tabitha Chawinga | (1996-05-22) 22 May 1996 (age 28) | Paris Saint-Germain | 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE | ||
FW | Asimenye Simwaka | (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 26) | MDF Lioness | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
FW | Chikondi Gondwe | (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 25) | Silver Strikers Ladies | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
FW | Sabina Thom | (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 27) | TP Mazembe | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
FW | Temwa Chawinga (captain) | (1998-09-20)20 September 1998 (aged 25) | Kansas City Current | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship | ||
FW | Vanessa Chikupila | (1996-04-02)2 April 1996 (aged 27) | Nyasa Big Bullets | 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship |
Previous squads
- COSAFA Women's Championship
- 2020 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
- 2022 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
- 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship squad
Tournament
World Cup
Year | Round | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2011 | Did not enter | |||||||
2015 | ||||||||
2019 | Did not enter | |||||||
2023 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2027 | To be determined |
Olympic Games
Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2012 | Did not enter | |||||||
2016 | ||||||||
2020 | ||||||||
2024 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Africa Cup
Year | Round | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 to 2006 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2008 to 2010 | Did not enter | |||||||
2012 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2014 to 2018 | Did not enter | |||||||
2022 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2024 | ' Did not enter ' |
African Games
Year | Round | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Did not enter | |||||||
2011 | ||||||||
2015 | ||||||||
2019 | ||||||||
2023 | Did not qualify |
COSAFA Championship
Year | Round | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA | GD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Group stage | |||||||
2006 | Group stage | |||||||
2008 | Did not enter | |||||||
2011 | 4th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 | −6 |
2017 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
2018 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | −6 |
2019 | Group stage | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 3 | +13 |
2020 | 3rd | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | +6 |
2021 | Runner up | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 |
2023 | Winners | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | +13 |
- *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
References
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Call them 'The Scorchers', not 'She-Flames'".
- ^ Diamond, Drew (17 October 2023). "COSAFA Cup: Malawi claim historic title with win over Zambia". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Diamond, Drew (19 October 2023). "COSAFA Champions Malawi to receive zero prize money". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "She-polopolo massacre Malawi 7–0". 14 January 2012.
- ^ "Thom Mkorongo appointed women's coach - the Times Group Malawi". 21 July 2015.
- ^ "She-Flames coaches' contracts expire - the Times Group Malawi". 24 January 2019.
- ^ "She-Flames coach Stuart Mbolembole quits - the Times Group Malawi". 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Abel Mkandawire is new She-Flames coach - the Times Group Malawi". 12 March 2019.
- ^ "She-Flames coaches fired - the Times Group Malawi". November 2019.
- ^ "FA Malawi appoints Kazuwa, Nkolongo as women football coaches – Malawi Nyasa Times – News from Malawi about Malawi". 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Scorchers to camp during July FIFA Window". Football Association of Malawi. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
External links
- Official website
- FIFA Team Profile
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Football in Africa portal.