WAFCON 2026: Malawi Unveils 32-Woman Squad for Group C Opener Against Nigeria

Malawi coach Lovemore Fazili has named a 32-player provisional squad as preparations ramp up for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The team will be led by captain Tabitha Chawinga and vice-captain Temwa Chawinga, who returns to the fold after sitting out recent matches. Two under-20 players, Takondwa Chinyamvula and Fatima Lali, have also earned call-ups. Preparations begin at Mpira Village in Blantyre this Sunday. All foreign-based players will join camp at the start, with Faith Chimzimu, Asimenye Simwaka and Temwa Chawinga arriving later. Drawn in Group C alongside Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Zambia and Egypt, Malawi will face Nigeria in their opening match at Rabat’s Al Madina Stadium on Tuesday, July 28.

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