By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Malawi head coach Maggie Chombo has named a 29-member squad to begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final preliminary round qualifiers against Nigeria.
Chombo retained 21 players who featured against Guinea Bissau in the third-round qualifiers earlier this year, maintaining continuity in the squad.
The Young Scorchers are scheduled to face Nigeria on 2 May 2026 away, before hosting the return leg on 9 May 2026 at Bingu National Stadium.
The winner of the two-legged tie will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Poland from 27 August to 26 September.
The team is expected to go into camp on Monday (today) at Mpira Village in Blantyre as preparations intensify for the crucial encounter.
Full List
GOALKEEPERS
Ireen Sibande – Silver Striker ladies FC
Emily Nkhwazi – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Fortune Bwitubwitu – Ekhaya FC women
DEFENDERS
Maureen Keneth – Ascent Soccer Academy
Talandira Chinyamvula – Ascent Soccer Academy
Olivia Phikani – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Emily Samuel – Civil Service Women
Judith Kam’bwemba – Chitoliro Heroines FC
Alinafe Milanzie – Civil service women
Efa Msuka – FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women
MIDFIELDERS
Leticia Chinyamula – Ascent Soccer Academy
Sarah Mulimbika – Green Buffaloes Women
Anna Baziliyo – Civil service women
Kondawo Banda – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Carlo Mlenzo – FCB Nyasa Big bullets women
Linda Manda – Silver Striker Ladies fc
Fanny Moyo – mighty wanderers Queens
Enelesi Fabiano – Mzuzu City Hammers Queens
Victoria Mkwala – Ascent Soccer Academy
FORWARDS
Mary Chindeya – Kukoma Ntopwa Women
Fatima Lali – Ascent Soccer Academy
Grace Mkakangula – Silver Striker ladies fc
Mayamiko Mkandawire – Ascent Soccer Academy
Vanessa Issa – FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women
Hope Chikunga – Ekhaya fc women
Wongani Masamba – Luwinga Academy
Talandila Kachala – Luwinga Academy
Rebecca Banda – Luwinga Academy
Chisomo Mtelela – Luwinga Academy
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