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Malawi 2026 Africa Cup of Nations Women’s Football Preliminaries, Lineup and Schedule
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Morocco will host the 14th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026) from March 17 to April 3.
Sixteen countries will take part in the tournament, including defending champions Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa – the three heavyweight teams considered favorites to win the title.
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Malawi team preview
The Malawi women’s national team will compete in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026) final for the first time.
Malawi squad
Heat head coach Lovemore Fazli called up the following players for the latest edition of the Cosafa Cup:
Goalkeepers: Mercy Sikelo (Kukoma Ntopwa), Yamikani Kaonga (MDF Lioness), Esther Maulidi (Mighty Wanderers Queens).
Defenders: Chimwemwe Madise (TP Mazembe), Ireen Khumalo (Silver Strikers Ladies), Rose Alufandika (Kukoma Ntopwa), Maggie Chavula (Ascent Soccer Academy), Maureen Kenneth (Ascent Soccer Academy), Doreen Dickson (MDF Lioness), Benadetta Mkandawire (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Olivia Phikani (Kukoma Ntopwa), Tionge Phiri (Silver Forward Women).
Midfielders: Madina Nguruwe (Silver Women Forward), Sarah Mlimbika (Kukoma Ntopuwa), Leticia Chinyamula (Ascent Football Academy), Lena James (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets), Funny Magombo (Kukoma Ntopuwa), Tendai Sani (Zisd).
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Forwards: Debora Henry (Silver Blades Women), Mary Chavinda (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Vitumbiko Mkandawire (Servant Women), Chikondi Gondwe (Silver Blades Women), Vanessa Chikupila (Palm Hills Women), Chisomo Banda (Konkola Blades Queens).
