The Malawi U17 Girls’ National Team Head Coach Chisomo Nkhoma has named a 20-member squad for the COSAFA Under-17 Girls’ Championship, set to take place in Windhoek, Namibia from May 10–17.
Nkhoma has included Joyce Makweya, Faluna Umali, Emily Samuel, Bridget Afiki, Jacqueline Kamputa, Thokozani Enock, and Ethel Tambala who were also part of the squad that featured in the 2024 edition.
The young Scorchers, who are in Group A alongside the hosts and Comoros, will begin this year’s campaign against Namibia on May 10th before facing Comoros on May 11.
The team is expected to leave for Namibia on Wednesday, below is the full travelling squad:
GOALKEEPERS
Dorothy Manda (Luwinga Academy) Rhoda Peter (Luwinga Academy) Bridget Afiki (TC11)
DEFENDERS
Thokozani Enock (TC 11) Wongani Kapalamula (Luwinga Academy) Emily Samuel (Civil Service) Jacqueline Kamuputa (Civil Service) Joyce Mwakweya ( Kukoma Mtopwa) Chrissy Munthali (Topic Sisters)
MIDFIELDERS
Ethel Tambala (Ascent Academy) Oreen Luhanga (Ascent Academy) Talandira Kachala (Luwinga Academy) Juliet kalua (Ascent Academy) Alinafe Nyirenda (Creck SC) Chisomo Mtelara (Luwinga Academy)) Cecelia Mzima (Topik Sisters) Faluna Umali (Mighty Wanderers)
STRIKERS
Rabbecca Banda (Luwinga Academy) Tamandani Chilimba (Luwinga Academy) Tryness Chawala (TC 11)
