Malawi has commenced preparations today,13 April 2026 at a training camp in Mpira Village, Blantyre ahead of the crucial FIFA I20 world cup qualifiers against Nigeria.
The winter of the two-legged ties will pick a slot for the FIFA I20 Women World cup coming up later in the year.
Against this background,Malawi’s Under-20 women’s national team has unveiled a 29-squad for the final preliminary round against Nigeria’s Falconets.
Head coach Maggie Chombo has retained 21 players who featured in the third-round qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau earlier this year, emphasizing continuity in the squad.
The Young Scorchers will travel to Nigeria for the first leg on 2 May 2026, before hosting the return fixture at Bingu National Stadium on 9 May 2026.
The aggregate winner will earn a spot at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, scheduled in Poland from 27 August to 26 September.
