Football analysts have urged the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) to appoint a coach with experience, tactical pedigree and humility to replace Lovemore Fazili after his ineligibility to lead the Scorchers at the 2027 Women’s World Cup was confirmed. Analyst Charles Grandmaster Nyirenda warned that changing coaches is always a gamble and said FAM must […]
The architect of Malawi’s historic World Cup qualification has been left on the sidelines, with Lovemore Fazili set to lose his place as head coach at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup because he does not hold a CAF A coaching licence. Football Association of Malawi president Fleetwood Haiya has confirmed the devastating news. Fazili, […]
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has denied abandoning members of the women’s national team, the Scorchers, after photographs circulated on social media showing players waiting for transport to their homes. In a statement on Thursday, FAM said transport had been arranged for all players when they arrived at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe and […]
A photograph from the Scorchers’ match against Zimbabwe captures a small moment of tension in open play. The Malawi forward, in green with her hair in red braids, keeps the ball close and one hand out for balance as she approaches a Zimbabwe defender in yellow. The defender has dropped into a low crouch, arms […]
Malawi’s women’s national football team, the Scorchers, have advanced to the next round of qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games after a commanding 7-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the second leg of their tie at the National Sports Stadium. Holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Lilongwe, Malawi completed a comprehensive 9-0 aggregate […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has expressed satisfaction with the Malawi National Women Football Team’s promising start to the Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers, saying the team’s first-leg victory over Zimbabwe has boosted morale ahead of the return match in Harare on Tuesday. The Scorchers beat Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium (BNS) […]
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has donated 48 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and stoves to the Malawi women’s national football team, the Scorchers. The donation, made under MERA’s corporate social responsibility programme, was handed over at a ceremony at the MERA Office Complex Auditorium in Lilongwe on Saturday. MERA chief executive Dad Chinthambi […]
Malawi’s Scorchers beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in the first leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifier at Bingu National Stadium on Friday. Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored the goals, giving Malawi a healthy lead before the return leg in Harare next week. Temwa Chawinga put the hosts ahead in the 34th minute with a simple […]
Malawi’s women arrived in Morocco in July as Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants and left as the story of the tournament. By mid-August, the Scorchers were continental runners-up and the first Malawian senior team to qualify for a World Cup. That run still frames how the country talks about the game, whether the […]
Scorchers’ home fixture draws strong demand after impressive Women’s Africa Cup of Nations showing Corporate Box and VIP tickets for Friday’s women’s international between Malawi’s Scorchers and Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors have sold out, the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has confirmed. FAM communications officer Collins Nsunza said all tickets in the two premium categories had […]
Malawi Women’s head coach Lovemore Fazili has told his players not to underestimate Zimbabwe ahead of Friday’s first-leg 2028 Olympic Games qualifier in Lilongwe. The match will be played at Bingu National Stadium. The second leg is in Harare on 13 October. Speaking at a press conference at the stadium, Fazili described Zimbabwe as one […]
The Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, have been dealt a blow ahead of Friday’s 2028 Olympic Games first-leg qualifier against Zimbabwe, with midfielder Faith Chimzimu ruled out through injury. Almost all of the players called up are already in camp. The match will be played at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Montpellier attacker […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says it is proud and ready to support the Malawi National Women Football team as they take on Zimbabwe this Friday in the Olympic qualifiers at Bingu National Stadium (BNS). The match will be the Scorchers’ first since NBM plc increased its sponsorship of the team from K150 million […]
Airtel Malawi has rewarded members of the Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, with 5G routers and a year-long data subscription in recognition of their outstanding run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The telecommunications company said the team’s achievements marked a significant moment for Malawian football and warranted […]
Malawi’s Scorchers will make their first home appearance since their historic WAFCON silver medal when they host Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors in the first leg of their Olympic qualifier at Bingu National Stadium on Friday, 9 October. The tie, which concludes with the return leg in Harare on 13 October, gives fans their first chance to […]
Malawi’s Scorchers return to Lilongwe on Friday as heroes, and fans have the chance to say thank you in person. The national women’s team host Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors on 9 October in the first leg of their Olympic qualifier at Bingu National Stadium. After their run to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, supporters […]
Malawi’s Women’s National Football Team coach Lovemore Fazili has shaken up his squad ahead of a crucial Olympic qualifying clash with Zimbabwe, drafting in four fresh faces for the Scorchers as they prepare for next month’s showdown with the Mighty Warriors. Fazili unveiled his provisional squad for the 2028 Olympic qualifiers at Bingu National Stadium […]
Malawi international Temwa Chawinga has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Women’s Footballer of the Year award, marking the second consecutive year she has featured on the shortlist. The US-based forward, who represents both club and the Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, has been recognised following a strong run of form over […]