Malawi women's national football team

Malawi
Nickname(s)	Scorchers
Association	FAM
Confederation	CAF
Sub-confederation	COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach	Lovermore Fazili
Captain	Tabitha Chawinga; Chisomo Kazisonga
Home stadium	Bingu National Stadium
FIFA code	MWI
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	156 (16 August 2024)
Highest	110 (December 2017 – March 2018)
Lowest	159 (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)

The Malawi women's national football team represents Malawi in women's football at international level. It is overseen by the Football Association of Malawi.

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]

Coaching staff

As of July 2024

Role	Name
Head coach	Lovermore Fazili
Assistant coach	Maggie Chambo

Managers History

Temwa Msuku (2012)^[5]
Thom Mkorongo (2015)^[6]
Maggie Chombo-Sadik (2016–2018)^[7]
Stuart Mbolembole (2018)^[8]
Abel Mkandawire (2019)^[9]^[10]
McNebert Kazuwa (2020–2021)^[11]
Lovermore Fazili (2023-)

Results and fixtures

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

2024

23 October 2024 (2024-10-23) 2024 COSAFA WC GS	Malawi	1–1	Botswana	Ibhayi, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2	Chizimu 28'	Report	Moloi 40'	Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium Referee: Nteboheleng Setoko (Lesotho)

26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) 2024 COSAFA WC GS	Malawi	1–0	Madagascar	Gqeberha, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2	Simwaka 7'	Report		Stadium: Madibaz Stadium Referee: Seonyatseng Tshephe (Botswana)

28 October 2024 (2024-10-28) 2024 COSAFA WC GS	Mauritius	0–9	Malawi	Gqeberha, South Africa
12:00 UTC+2		Report	Chinyamula 8', 51', 79' Thom 23' (pen.), 70' (pen.), 83' Simwaka 27' Kachala 86' Kenneth 90+13'	Stadium: Madibaz Stadium Referee: Nteboheleng Setoko (Lesotho)

31 October 2024 (2024-10-31) 2024 COSAFA WC SF	Malawi	0–2	Zambia	Ibhayi, South Africa
14:00 UTC+2		Report	Lubandji 46' Mukoma 68'	Stadium: Isaac Wolfson Stadium Referee: Vistoria Nuusiku Shangula (Namibia)

Players

Current squad

The following players have been named to Malawi's Final squad for the 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, led by head coach Lovemore Fazilion 21 October 2024.^[12]

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
	1GK	Mercy Sikelo	(2000-11-28) November 28, 2000 (age 23)			Ntopwa
	1GK	Esther Maulidi	(2008-02-03) February 3, 2008 (age 16)			Mighty Mukuru Wanderers
	1GK	Yamikani Kamanga				MDF

	2DF	Faith Chimzimu	(2007-02-21) February 21, 2007 (age 17)			Ascent Academy
	2DF	Patricia Nyirenda	(1998-04-08) April 8, 1998 (age 26)			MDF
10	2DF	Maureen Kenneth	(2007-10-28)28 October 2007 (aged 16)	{{{caps}}}	{{{goals}}}	Ascent Academy
	2DF	Maggie Chavula	(2005-04-28) April 28, 2005 (age 19)			Ascent Academy
	2DF	Benadetta Mkandawire	(2003-09-28) September 28, 2003 (age 21)			Nyasa Big Bullets

	3MF	Pililani Malora				Nyasa Big Bullets
	3MF	Jessie Yosefe				CIVO
	3MF	Asimenye Simwaka	(1997-08-08) August 8, 1997 (age 27)			MDF
	3MF	Tendai Saini				Nyasa Big Bullets
	3MF	Lyna James	(1998-11-23) November 23, 1998 (age 25)			Nyasa Big Bullets
15	3MF	Leticia Chinyamula	(2006-06-12)12 June 2006 (aged 18)	{{{caps}}}	{{{goals}}}	Ascent Academy
	3MF	Sara Mulimbika	(2007-01-11) January 11, 2007 (age 17)			Ndirande
19	3MF	Carolyne Mathyola	(1999-05-03)3 May 1999 (aged 25)	{{{caps}}}	{{{goals}}}	Silver Strikers
	3MF	Funny Magombo	(2005-04-05) April 5, 2005 (age 19)			Ntopwa

	4FW	Chisomo Banda				Silver Strikers
	4FW	Sabina Thom	(1996-03-03) March 3, 1996 (age 28)			TP Mazembe
	4FW	Catherine Kachala				MDF
	4FW	Vanessa Chikupila	(1991-04-02) April 2, 1991 (age 33)			Green Buffaloes
	4FW	Mary Chavinda				Rayon Sports

Recent call-ups

The following players had been called up to a squad in 12 months preceding the above draft.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Hendrina Phiri		Fact	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE

DF	Chimwemwe Madise	(1992-04-06) April 6, 1992 (age 32)	TP Mazembe	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF	Ireen Khumalo	(2003-12-12) December 12, 2003 (age 20)	Green Buffaloes	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF	Rose Alufandika	(2005-11-04) November 4, 2005 (age 19)	Ntopwa	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF	Joyce Oposi		MDF	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF	Gladys Joseph		CIVO	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
DF	Grace Yotamu		Nyasa Big Bullets	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE

MF	Letticia Chinyamula	(2006-06-12) June 12, 2006 (age 18)	Ascent Academy	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF	Caroline Matchola		Silver Strikers	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF	Rose Kadzere	(2006-06-16) June 16, 2006 (age 18)	Montpellier	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF	Ruth Tambala		MDF	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF	Wezzie Chavura		Silver Strikers	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
MF	Linda Manda		Silver Strikers	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE

FW	Kandau Banda		Ntopwa	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW	Annie Mughogho		Hungry Lions	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW	Vitumbiko Mkandawire	March 17	ZISD	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW	Temwa Chawinga	(1998-09-20) September 20, 1998 (age 26)	Kansas City	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW	Chioma Okafor		University of Connecticut	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE
FW	Tabitha Chawinga	(1996-05-22) May 22, 1996 (age 28)	Lyon	2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, PRE

Previous squads

COSAFA Women's Championship

Tournament

World Cup

Year	Round	GP	W	D*	L	GF	GA	GD
2007	Did not qualify
2011	Did not enter
2015	Did not enter
2019	Did not enter
2023	Did not qualify
2027	To be determined

Olympic Games

Year	Round	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
2008	Did not qualify
2012	Did 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 2006	Did 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
2023	Did not qualify

COSAFA Championship

Year	Round	Pld	W	D*	L	GS	GA	GD
2002	Group stage
2006	Group stage
2008	Did not enter
2011	4th	4	1	1	2	8	14	−6
2017	Group stage	3	1	1	1	12	12	0
2018	Group stage	3	1	0	2	2	8	−6
2019	Group stage	3	2	0	1	16	3	+13
2020	3rd	2	2	0	1	12	6	+6
2021	Runner up	5	3	0	2	9	7	+2
2023	Winners	5	5	0	0	19	6	+13

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

References

^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
^ "Call them 'The Scorchers', not 'She-Flames'". Archived from the original on 27 October 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ Diamond, Drew (17 October 2023). "COSAFA Cup: Malawi claim historic title with win over Zambia". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
^ Diamond, Drew (19 October 2023). "COSAFA Champions Malawi to receive zero prize money". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
^ "She-polopolo massacre Malawi 7–0". 14 January 2012.
^ "Thom Mkorongo appointed women's coach - the Times Group Malawi". 21 July 2015.
^ "She-Flames coaches' contracts expire - the Times Group Malawi". 24 January 2019.
^ "She-Flames coach Stuart Mbolembole quits - the Times Group Malawi". 26 February 2018.
^ "Abel Mkandawire is new She-Flames coach - the Times Group Malawi". 12 March 2019.
^ "She-Flames coaches fired - the Times Group Malawi". November 2019.
^ "FA Malawi appoints Kazuwa, Nkolongo as women football coaches – Malawi Nyasa Times – News from Malawi about Malawi". 11 March 2020.
^ "Scorchers off to SA for Cosafa Championship". fam.mw. Football Association of Malawi. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.

[FIFA_Women's_World_Rankings-1] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.

[2] "Call them 'The Scorchers', not 'She-Flames'". Archived from the original on 27 October 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

[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] "She-polopolo massacre Malawi 7–0". 14 January 2012.

[6] "Thom Mkorongo appointed women's coach - the Times Group Malawi". 21 July 2015.

[7] "She-Flames coaches' contracts expire - the Times Group Malawi". 24 January 2019.

[8] "She-Flames coach Stuart Mbolembole quits - the Times Group Malawi". 26 February 2018.

[9] "Abel Mkandawire is new She-Flames coach - the Times Group Malawi". 12 March 2019.

[10] "She-Flames coaches fired - the Times Group Malawi". November 2019.

[11] "FA Malawi appoints Kazuwa, Nkolongo as women football coaches – Malawi Nyasa Times – News from Malawi about Malawi". 11 March 2020.

[12] "Scorchers off to SA for Cosafa Championship". fam.mw. Football Association of Malawi. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.

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