The Malawi Women’s National Football Team (The Scorchers) will this afternoon depart for Angola ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Qualifier against the hosts on Thursday, 23rd October, at the Estádio 11 de Novembro.
Head Coach Lovemore Fazili has named a strong 25-member squad for the first-leg encounter.
However, the team will be without vice-captain Temwa Chawinga, who has been ruled out after suffering a groin injury while in action for her club on Sunday.
Captain Tabitha Chawinga arrived in Angola yesterday while Rose Kabzere and Faith Chimzimu are expected to arrive today to complete the squad.
Below is the full squad:
Goalkeepers
Mercy Sikelo (kukoma Ntopwa women), Yamikani Kaonga (MDF Lioness), Ireen Sibande (Silver Strikers Ladies)
Defenders
Chimwemwe Madise (TP Mazembe), Benadetta Mkandawire (FC BIIK-Kazygurt), Ireen Khumalo (Silver Strikers Ladies), Rose Alufandika (kukoma Ntopwa women), Maggie Chavula (Ascent Academy), Maureen Kenneth (Ascent Academy) Doreen Dickson (MDF Lioness) Olivia Phikani (Kukoma Mtopwa Queens)
Midfielders
Rose Kabzere (Montpellier), Vannessa Chikupira (FC BIIK-Kazygurt), Faith Chimzimu (BK Hacken), Letticia Chinyamula (Ascent Academy), Tendai Sani (ZISD), Lyna James (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Funny Magombo (kukoma Ntopwa women), Sarah Mulimbika (Kukoma Mtopwa Queens) Funny Moyo (Mighty Wanderers Queens)
Forwards
Tabitha Chawinga (Olympique Lyonnais Féminin) Sabina Thom (TP Mazembe) Asimenye Simwaka (MDF Lioness) Catherine Kachala (MDF Lioness), Chisomo Banda (Konkola Blades Queens)
