Malawi U20 Women's Team Prepares for Nigeria Qualifiers

The Malawi U20 women's national team, under the guidance of head coach Maggi Chombo, has unveiled a 20-player squad for the decisive round of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria's Falconets. This crucial tie aims to secure one of Africa's four available tickets to the tournament set to take place in Poland.

Among the squad are four players—Leticia Chinyamula, Olivia Phikani, Sarah Mlimbika, and Esther Maulidi—who have recently featured for the senior national team. The first leg of the encounter is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Nigeria, with the return fixture planned for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Bingu National Stadium.

The team is expected to depart for Nigeria ahead of the first leg as preparations intensify for this high-stakes match.