U-20 WWC: Chombo names Malawi squad for Nigeria encounter

Malawi under-20 women’s national team coach Maggie Chombo has released a provisional 29-member squad for the forthcoming encounters against Nigeria’s Falconets.

The two teams will clash in two-legged ties for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup (FIFA U-20 WWC) final preliminary qualifying round earlier in May.

Malawi Under-20 Women’s National Team head coach Maggie Chombo has named a 29-member squad to begin preparations for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final preliminary round qualifiers against Nigeria.

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The Falconets will host the Young Scorchers on 2 May 2026 with the reverse fixture scheduled for Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on 9 May 2026.

Who are notable players in Malawi squad

Ahead of the matches, Chombo has selected a strong squad. Notable faces in the squad include winger Sarah Mlimbika and Leticia who also represent Malawi senior national team.

The duo featured for the Malawi senior team in Saturday’s 0-5 semifinal loss to Australia at the FIFA Series in Kenya.

Malawi regrouped for camp training in Blantyre on Monday, 13 April 2026 at Mpira Village in Blantyre. In the opposite camp, Moses Aduku’s Falcons started training last week.

The former Malawi playmaker-turned coach has retained 21 players who featured against Guinea-Bissau in the third-round qualifiers earlier this year.

How Young Scorchers qualified for final round

The Young Scorchers qualified for the final round via an aggregate score of 6-2 over two legs, following a one-all draw with Guinea-Bissau in the first leg.

The squad includes Victoria Mkwala, Fatima Lali and Mayamiko Mkandawire who were on target during the match against Guinea-Bissau.

The overall winner of the two-legged tie between Malawi and Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup final.

The global event will take place in Poland from 27 August to 26 September 2026.

Final Qualifying Round Fixtures

Nigeria vs Malawi

Cameroon vs Tanzania

Ghana vs Uganda

Ivory Coast vs Benin

Malawi’s full squad:

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 w

Women

Wongani Masamba – Luwinga Academy

Talandila Kachala – Luwinga Academy

Rebecca Banda – Luwinga Academy

Chisomo Mtelela – Luwinga Academy