Malawi U20 Women’s National Team head coach Maggie Chombo has named a 20-member squad for the decisive final round of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria.
The squad includes four players who were part of the recent Scorchers team at the FIFA Series in Kenya: Leticia Chinyamula, Olivia Phikani, Sarah Mlimbika, and Esther Maulidi.
The qualifiers have now reached the final stage, with four African teams set to qualify for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Malawi will face Nigeria in a two-legged tie, with the first leg scheduled for Saturday, May 2 in Nigeria, and the return leg on Saturday, May 9 at Bingu National Stadium.
The Young Scorchers are set to fly out to Nigeria today ahead of the first leg.
Full squad:
GOALKEEPERS:
Ireen Sibande – Silver Strikers Ladies
Emily Nkhwazi – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Esther Maulidi – Mighty Wanderers Queens
DEFENDERS:
Maureen Keneth – Ascent Soccer Academy
Talandira Chinyamvula – Ascent Soccer Academy
Olivia Phikani – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Ongani Masamba – Luwinga Academy
Alinafe Milanzi – Civil Service Women
MIDFIELDERS:
Carolyne Mlezo – FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women
Sarah Mulimbika – Green Buffaloes Women FC
Leticia Chinyamula – Ascent Soccer Academy
Anna Baziliyo – Civil Service Women
Kondawo Banda – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Linda Manda – Silver Strikers Ladies
Enelesi Fabiano – Mzuzu City Hammers
Victoria Mkwala – Ascent Soccer Academy
FORWARDS:
Mary Chindeya – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Fatima Lali – Ascent Soccer Academy
Grace Kakangula – Silver Strikers Ladies
Mayamiko Mkandawire – Ascent Soccer Academy
