By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Malawi head coach Maggie Chombo has unveiled a 20-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria’s Falconets, Prompt News reports.
The squad comprises three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders, and four forwards.
The Young Scorchers will take on Nigeria in the first leg on Saturday, while the return fixture is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi.
The aggregate winner over the two legs will secure qualification for the Poland 2026 tournament, where four African teams will compete.
Full squad:
GOALKEEPERS:
Ireen Sibande – Silver Strikers Ladies
Emily Nkhwazi – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Esther Maulidi – Mighty Wanderers Queens
DEFENDERS:
Maureen Keneth – Ascent Soccer Academy
Talandira Chinyamvula – Ascent Soccer Academy
Olivia Phikani – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Ongani Masamba – Luwinga Academy
Alinafe Milanzi – Civil Service Women
MIDFIELDERS:
Carolyne Mlezo – FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women
Sarah Mulimbika – Green Buffaloes Women FC
Leticia Chinyamula – Ascent Soccer Academy
Anna Baziliyo – Civil Service Women
Kondawo Banda – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Linda Manda – Silver Strikers Ladies
Enelesi Fabiano – Mzuzu City Hammers
Victoria Mkwala – Ascent Soccer Academy
FORWARDS:
Mary Chindeya – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Fatima Lali – Ascent Soccer Academy
Grace Kakangula – Silver Strikers Ladies
Mayamiko Mkandawire – Ascent Soccer Academy
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