Malawi women's national football team

The Malawi women's national association football team is overseen by the Football Association of Malawi.

Malawi
Nickname(s)Scorchers
AssociationFAM
ConfederationCAF
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
CaptainTabitha Chawinga
Chisomo Kazisonga
Home stadiumBingu National Stadium
FIFA codeMWI
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 156 (14 June 2024)[1]
Highest110 (December 2017 – March 2018)
Lowest159 (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)

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]

Results and fixtures
Main article: Malawi women's national football team results
See also: 2023 in association football, 2024 in sports, and FIFA International Match Calendar

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
  • Khumalo 9'
  • Kabzere 16'
  • Thom 18', 26'
  • Chikupira 31', 36', 43'
  • Mlimbika 40'
  • Mathyola 53'
  • Chinyamula 55', 84'
  • Gondwe 60', 81', 87'
  • Te. Chawinga 62', 76', 78'
 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
  • Simwaka 6', 41'
  • Chavinda 7', 21', 44', 50', 79'
  • Kandodo 9'
  • Madise 19'
  • Nyirongo 25'
  • Sani 28'
  • Mathyola 53'
  • Mlimbika 58', 61', 72'
  • Yosefe 79'
  • Nyenga 90+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
  • Randrianarivelo 33' (pen.)
 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
  • Mkandawawire 38' (o.g.)
 Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda)
15 October 2023 COSAFA F Zambia  1–2  Malawi Pretoria, South Africa
15:30 UTC+2
  • A. Phiri 84'
 Report
Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)

Players

The following is the squad called up for the 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship named on 1 October 2023.[5]

  • Caps and goals accurate up to and including 30 October 2021.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
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
23 1GK Martha Cosmas (2001-03-15)15 March 2001 (aged 22) Civil Service
2 2DF Faith Chinzimu (2007-02-21)21 February 2007 (aged 16) Ascent Academy
3 2DF Mary Major (1998-06-28)28 June 1998 (aged 25) MDF Lioness
4 2DF Chimwemwe Madise (1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 31) Elite Ladies
5 2DF Patricia Nyirenda (1998-04-08)8 April 1998 (aged 25) MDF Lioness
14 2DF Maggie Chavula (2005-04-28)28 April 2005 (aged 18) Ascent Academy
18 2DF Ireen Khumalo (2003-12-12)12 December 2003 (aged 19) Silver Strikers Ladies
21 2DF Rose Alufandika (2005-11-04)4 November 2005 (aged 17) Ntopwa FC
22 2DF Bernadettar Mkandawire (2003-09-28)28 September 2003 (aged 20) Nyasa Big Bullets
11 3MF Sarah Mlimbika (2007-01-11)11 January 2007 (aged 16) Ndirande Soccer Giants
12 3MF Lyna James (1998-11-23)23 November 1998 (aged 24) Nyasa Big Bullets
6 3MF Rose Kabzere (2006-06-16)16 June 2006 (aged 17) Ascent Academy
15 3MF Leticia Chinyamula (2006-06-12)12 June 2006 (aged 17) Ascent Academy
17 3MF Madyina Nguluwe (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 27) Silver Strikers Ladies
19 3MF Carolyn Mathyola (1999-05-03)3 May 1999 (aged 24) Silver Strikers Ladies
20 3MF Funny Magombo (2005-04-05)5 April 2005 (aged 18) Ntopwa FC
7 4FW Asimenye Simwaka (1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 26) MDF Lioness
8 4FW Chikondi Gondwe (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 25) Silver Strikers Ladies
9 4FW Sabina Thom (1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 27) TP Mazembe
10 4FW Temwa Chawinga (captain) (1998-09-20)20 September 1998 (aged 25) Kansas City Current
13 4FW Vanessa Chikupila (1996-04-02)2 April 1996 (aged 27) Nyasa Big Bullets

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
GK Evelyn Kamanga CY Sisters 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE
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 Jessie Yosefe Civil service Women 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE
DF Chikondi Dube Silver Strikers Ladies 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE
MF Saliva January DD Sunshine 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE
MF Catherine Gaudi Ascent Academy 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE
MF Tendai Sani 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE
MF Fauza Muhammad 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE
MF Pilirani Malora FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women 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 Mary Chavinda FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE
FW Tabitha Chawinga (1996-05-22) 22 May 1996 Paris Saint-Germain 2023 COSAFA Women's ChampionshipPRE

Previous squads
COSAFA Women's Championship

Managers
  • Lovermore Fazili 2023
  • Temwa Msuku (2012)[6]
  • Thom Mkorongo (2015)[7]
  • Maggie Chombo-Sadik (2016–2018)[8]
  • Stuart Mbolembole (2018)[9]
  • Abel Mkandawire (2019)[10][11]
  • McNebert Kazuwa (2020–2021)[12]

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
2008Did not qualify
2012Did 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 2006Did 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
2023Did not qualify

COSAFA Championship
Year Round Pld W D* L GS GA GD
2002Group stage
2006Group stage
2008Did not enter
20114th4112814−6
2017Group stage311112120
2018Group stage310228−6
2019Group stage3201163+13
20203rd2201126+6
2021Runner up530297+2
2023Winners 5500196+13
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

References
  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  2. "Call them 'The Scorchers', not 'She-Flames'".
  3. Diamond, Drew (17 October 2023). "COSAFA Cup: Malawi claim historic title with win over Zambia". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  4. Diamond, Drew (19 October 2023). "COSAFA Champions Malawi to receive zero prize money". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  5. "FaziLi Names Malawi Squad for COSAFA Women's Championship in South Africa". Football Association of Malawi. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  6. "She-polopolo massacre Malawi 7–0". 14 January 2012.
  7. "Thom Mkorongo appointed women's coach - the Times Group Malawi". 21 July 2015.
  8. "She-Flames coaches' contracts expire - the Times Group Malawi". 24 January 2019.
  9. "She-Flames coach Stuart Mbolembole quits - the Times Group Malawi". 26 February 2018.
  10. "Abel Mkandawire is new She-Flames coach - the Times Group Malawi". 12 March 2019.
  11. "She-Flames coaches fired - the Times Group Malawi". November 2019.
  12. "FA Malawi appoints Kazuwa, Nkolongo as women football coaches – Malawi Nyasa Times – News from Malawi about Malawi". 11 March 2020.
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