Malawi women's national football team

Malawi
Nickname(s)	Scorchers
Association	FAM
Confederation	CAF
Sub-confederation	COSAFA (Southern Africa)
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 association football team 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

2023

25 September 2023 (2023-09-25) Friendly	Malawi	17–0	Seychelles	Blantyre, Malawi
15:00 UTC+2	Khumalo 9' Kadzere 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	T. Shamase 44' Nkuna 79' S. Shamase 90+3'	Report	Chinyamula 27' Te. Chawinga 45+5', 64', 76'	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	Thom 6', 33' Mathyola 45' Kadzere 52' Te. Chawinga 55', 63', 75', 76'	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	Chikupira 23' Chinyamula 25' Simwaka 35'	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	Te. Chawinga 77', 80'	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	Simwaka 34' Thom 90+1'	Stadium: Lucas Moripe Stadium Referee: Antsino Twanyanyukwa (Namibia)

2024

23 October 2024 (2024-10-23) 2024 COSAFA WC GS	Malawi	v	Botswana	Gqeberha, South Africa
--:-- UTC+2				Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

26 October 2024 (2024-10-26) 2024 COSAFA WC GS	Malawi	v	Madagascar	Gqeberha, South Africa
--:-- UTC+2				Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

28 October 2024 (2024-10-28) 2024 COSAFA WC GS	Mauritius	v	Malawi	Gqeberha, South Africa
--:-- UTC+2				Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Players

Current squad

The following 38 players have been named to Malawi's provisional squad for the 2024 COSAFA Women's Championship, led by head coach Lovemore Fazili, scheduled from October 22 to November 2.^[12]

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	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
1GK	Hendrina Phiri		Fact

2DF	Patricia Nyirenda	(1998-04-08) April 8, 1998 (age 26)	MDF
2DF	Chimwemwe Madise	(1992-04-06) April 6, 1992 (age 32)	TP Mazembe
2DF	Ireen Khumalo	(2003-12-12) December 12, 2003 (age 20)	Green Buffaloes
2DF	Benadetta Mkandawire	(2003-09-28) September 28, 2003 (age 21)	Nyasa Big Bullets
2DF	Faith Chimzimu	(2007-02-21) February 21, 2007 (age 17)	Ascent Academy
2DF	Maggie Chavula	(2005-04-28) April 28, 2005 (age 19)	Ascent Academy
2DF	Rose Alufandika	(2005-11-04) November 4, 2005 (age 18)	Ntopwa
2DF	Joyce Oposi		MDF
2DF	Gladys Joseph		CIVO
2DF	Grace Yotamu		Nyasa Big Bullets

3MF	Letticia Chinyamula	(2006-06-12) June 12, 2006 (age 18)	Ascent Academy
3MF	Caroline Matchola		Silver Strikers
3MF	Sara Mulimbika	(2007-01-11) January 11, 2007 (age 17)	Ndirande
3MF	Funny Magombo	(2005-04-05) April 5, 2005 (age 19)	Ntopwa
3MF	Asimenye Simwaka	(1997-08-08) August 8, 1997 (age 27)	MDF
3MF	Lyna James	(1998-11-23) November 23, 1998 (age 25)	Nyasa Big Bullets
3MF	Jessie Yosefe		CIVO
3MF	Tendai Saini		Nyasa Big Bullets
3MF	Ruth Tambala		MDF
3MF	Pililani Malora		Nyasa Big Bullets
3MF	Wezzie Chavura		Silver Strikers
3MF	Linda Manda		Silver Strikers
3MF	Rose Kadzere	(2006-06-16) June 16, 2006 (age 18)	Montpellier

4FW	Kandau Banda		Ntopwa
4FW	Annie Mughogho		Hungry Lions
4FW	Vanessa Chikupila	(1991-04-02) April 2, 1991 (age 33)	Green Buffaloes
4FW	Mary Chavinda		Rayon Sports
4FW	Vitumbiko Mkandawire	March 17	ZISD
4FW	Sabina Thom	(1996-03-03) March 3, 1996 (age 28)	TP Mazembe
4FW	Temwa Chawinga	(1998-09-20) September 20, 1998 (age 26)	Kansas City
4FW	Chisomo Banda		Silver Strikers
4FW	Catherine Kachala		MDF
4FW	Chioma Okafor		University of Connecticut
4FW	Tabitha Chawinga	(1996-05-22) May 22, 1996 (age 28)	Lyon

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	Evelyn Kamanga		CY Sisters	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
GK	Martha Cosmas	(2001-03-15)15 March 2001 (aged 22)	Civil Service	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship

DF	Lyness Mbera			2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Shabel Bengo			2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Delliness Mesinga		Ascent Academy	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Sharon Dzimau		FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Ruth Nyirongo		Silver Strikers	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Chikondi Dube		Silver Strikers Ladies	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
DF	Chimwemwe Madise	(1992-04-06)6 April 1992 (aged 31)	TP Mazembe	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF	Maggie Chavula	(2005-04-28)28 April 2005 (aged 18)	Ascent Academy	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
DF	Ireen Khumalo	(2003-12-12)12 December 2003 (aged 19)	Silver Strikers Ladies	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship

MF	Saliva January		DD Sunshine	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
MF	Catherine Gaudi		Ascent Academy	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
MF	Fauza Muhammad			2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
MF	Bernadetta Nyenga			2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
MF	Alinafe Mpira		Civil Service Women	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
MF	Gladys Banda		Silver Strikers Ladies	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
MF	Eltech Phiri		CY Sisters	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
MF	Ireen Khumalo		Ascent Academy	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE

FW	Kondawo Banda		Ntopwa FC	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Tabitha Chawinga	(1996-05-22) 22 May 1996 (age 28)	Paris Saint-Germain	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship^PRE
FW	Asimenye Simwaka	(1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 26)	MDF Lioness	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW	Chikondi Gondwe	(1998-09-16)16 September 1998 (aged 25)	Silver Strikers Ladies	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW	Sabina Thom	(1996-03-03)3 March 1996 (aged 27)	TP Mazembe	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW	Temwa Chawinga (captain)	(1998-09-20)20 September 1998 (aged 25)	Kansas City Current	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship
FW	Vanessa Chikupila	(1996-04-02)2 April 1996 (aged 27)	Nyasa Big Bullets	2023 COSAFA Women's Championship

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.
^ "Fazili names Scorchers COSAFA Provisional Squad". fam.mw. Football Association of Malawi. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.

External links

[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] "Fazili names Scorchers COSAFA Provisional Squad". fam.mw. Football Association of Malawi. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.

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