Malawi Preview, Squad and Schedule for Women’s AFCON 2026
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Morocco will host the 14th edition of the African Women’s Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026) from March 17 to April 3.
Sixteen nations will compete in the tournament, including defending champions Nigeria, as well as Morocco and South Africa, three heavyweights considered favorites for the ultimate crown.
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Malawi team preview
The Malawi women’s national team will participate for the first time in the final phase of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026).
Malawi squad list
Lovemore Fazili, coach of the Scorchers, called up the following players for the most recent edition of the Cosafa Cup:
Goalkeepers: Mercy Sikelo (Kukoma Ntopwa), Yamikani Kaonga (MDF Lioness), Esther Maulidi (Mighty Wanderers Queens).
Defenders: Chimwemwe Madise (TP Mazembe), Ireen Khumalo (Silver Strikers Ladies), Rose Alufandika (Kukoma Ntopwa), Maggie Chavula (Ascent Soccer Academy), Maureen Kenneth (Ascent Soccer Academy), Doreen Dickson (MDF Lioness), Benadetta Mkandawire (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Olivia Phikani (Kukoma Ntopwa), Tionge Phiri (Silver Strikers Ladies).
Midfielders: Madina Nguluwe (Silver Strikers Ladies), Sarah Mlimbika (Kukoma Ntopwa), Leticia Chinyamula (Ascent Soccer Academy), Lyna James (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets), Funny Magombo (Kukoma Ntopwa), Tendai Sani (Zisd).
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Forwards: Debora Henry (Silver Strikers Ladies), Mary Chavinda (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Vitumbiko Mkandawire (Civil Service Women), Chikondi Gondwe (Silver Strikers Ladies), Vanessa Chikupila (Palm Hills Women’s FC), Chisomo Banda (Konkola Blades Queens).