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Malawi24Nov 9, 2026

K2.8 billion raises hopes for Malawi’s next football stars

The proposed allocation of K2.8 billion to youth football in the Football Association of Malawi’s (FAM) 2027 budget has raised hopes of increased investment in young players, as the country seeks to strengthen the foundations of the game. The National Youth Football Association (NYFA), which is expected to receive the largest allocation among FAM’s affiliates,...

Fleetwood HaiyaFootball

Malawi24Nov 5, 2026

Pasuwa picks nine local stars for flames’ Egypt showdown

With a crucial AFCON qualifier looming, Flames coach Kalisto Pasuwa has turned to a blend of local talent and foreign-based experience, naming nine home-based players in his final 24-man squad for Malawi’s double-header against Egypt. The locally based players will leave for Cairo on Sunday ahead of the first leg against the Pharaohs on November...

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Malawi24Nov 3, 2026

CRFA faces backlash over controversial player eligibility ruling

A ruling meant to settle a player eligibility dispute has instead deepened controversy, with the Central Region Football Association facing accusations that its decision has weakened confidence in football’s player identification and verification standards. The controversy stems from CRFA’s dismissal of a protest by Chimvano Soccer City, which questioned the eligibility of some Ntchisi Select...

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Malawi24Nov 3, 2026

Scorchers land five CAF nominations

Malawi’s women’s national football team, the Scorchers, have received five nominations for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. The nominations recognise Malawi’s growing presence in women’s football, with the national team and four of its players earning recognition in different categories. The Scorchers have been nominated for the CAF Women’s National Team of...

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Malawi24Oct 27, 2026

Temwa storms Ballon d’Or top 10

Malawi’s goal machine Temwa Chawinga has conquered another football mountain, becoming the first African woman to finish in the top 10 of the Women’s Ballon d’Or. The Kansas City Current striker finished 10th in the 2026 rankings, delivering a historic moment for Malawi and African football. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed the prestigious award, but Chawinga...

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Malawi24Oct 26, 2026

Mpikisano wa Chipiku walowa libolonje

Pomwe ena akupanga chotheka kuti mpira udziyendetsedwa mwamakono, ndi pomwe mpikisano wa chigwawo chonse chapakati, wa Chipiku ma timu ena akugwiritsa ntchito kalata yakwa mfumu ngati chinkhoswe mmalo ma khadi ya CRFA. Malamulo a mpikisanowu amanena kuti osewera akuyenera akuyenera kuvomerezedwa ndi chiphaso cha bungwe lomwe likuyendetsa ndipo osewera akuyenera kukhala mu ndondomeko ya bungwe...

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Malawi24Oct 24, 2026

Young talent set for NBM football showcase

The next generation of Malawian football stars could emerge from a competition that is giving young players a chance to prove their worth, as the NBM Under-23 Championship prepares for its second season. National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc will launch the competition at Rumphi Stadium on Sunday, with K600 million committed to the tournament....

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Malawi24Oct 23, 2026

FAM orders cooling breaks in matches

Football players and match officials will get mandatory cooling breaks as Malawi experiences high temperatures. The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) ha introduced new measures to reduce heat-related health risks. In a press release dated October 23, 2026, FAM said the measures would apply during football matches to protect players, technical officials and supporters from...

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Malawi24Oct 21, 2026

Munthali seeks Haiya’s backing against Mittawa

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) executive committee member Chimango Munthali has approached president Fleetwood Haiya to seek his support in the race for the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) presidency. Munthali is reportedly interested in challenging incumbent president Gilbert Mittawa in the 2027 elections, as the contest for control of the country’s top-flight football league...

Fleetwood HaiyaFootball

Malawi24Oct 20, 2026

Scorchers make huge leap in Fifa rankings

Malawi’s women’s national football team, the Scorchers, have climbed 49 places to position 104 in the latest Fifa world rankings released on Tuesday. The Scorchers have moved from position 153 to 104, marking a significant improvement in their standing among national teams worldwide. The team collected 1,177.33 points during the period under review, following their...

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Malawi24Oct 20, 2026

Fazili barred from World Cup bench

He masterminded Malawi’s historic march to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, guiding the Scorchers from WAFCON silver glory to a 9–0 demolition of Zimbabwe in Olympic qualifiers. Yet Lovemore Fazili, the man who turned the women’s team into the nation’s pride, will not sit in the dugout at the World Cup Malawi...

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Malawi24Oct 15, 2026

Scorchers row: Where does FAM’s duty end?

The controversy over Scorchers players seen waiting for public transport after returning to Malawi has raised a difficult question for football authorities: is providing transport enough, or does the responsibility extend to ensuring players can safely complete their journeys home?Pictures circulating on social media prompted criticism of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), with some...

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Malawi24Oct 15, 2026

FAM denies abandoning Scorchers players

.The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has dismissed claims that Malawi National Women’s Football Team players, the Scorchers, were abandoned after arriving in the country.According to FAM, transport arrangements had been made for all players.In a press release FAM said the arrangements were made upon the players arrival at Bakili Muluzi International Airport and Kamuzu...

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Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

Scorchers impress sponsor

Malawi’s Scorchers are giving the country a rare reason to celebrate, with their Olympic qualifying campaign off to a winning start and growing support for women’s football.The national women’s football team beat Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Friday, with sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scoring to give Malawi an...

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Malawi24Oct 7, 2026

Five things we learned from Malawi’s defeat in Angola

Malawi walked away from Angola with a 3-1 defeat, but the scoreline only tells part of the story.For long spells, the Flames were forced into a defensive shell as Angola controlled possession and attacked with pace. Yet after the break, Malawi showed flashes of attacking threat, but they were not enough to change the outcome.Here...

AFCON Qualifiers Group BAngola

Malawi24Oct 5, 2026

Flames kept waiting at airport in Angola

The Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, were kept waiting for nearly two hours after arriving in Luanda, Angola, on Sunday.The Flames touched down at 4:30 pm at De Fevereiro International Airport but found no official from the Angola Football Federation to welcome them.After some time, officials arrived and explained that there had been confusion...

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Malawi24Sep 9, 2026

M’mbelwa launches Malawi Northern Region football trophy in Lilongwe

Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa V on Sunday unveiled a K50 million football tournament for the Malawi Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Central Region. The tournament, dubbed the Jere Ngoni Paramount Chief Tournament, is aimed at providing young people in the Northern Region with a platform to showcase their football...

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Malawi24Aug 31, 2026

2026 Airtel Top 8 final rakes in K87.3m

2026 Zamadolo Airtel Top 8 final between Mighty Wanderers and Ekhaya Football Clubs has failed to break the revenue record, raking in K87.3 million.The figure is K135 million less from the revenue generated during last year’s same tournalment final at the same epicenter.The 2025 Airtel Top 8 final between Silver Strikers and FCB Nyasa Big...

Airtel Top 8Ekhaya FC

Malawi24Aug 31, 2026

From Wanderers suspension to Malawi U23 job

Bob Mpinganjira’s football fortunes have taken a dramatic turn, going from being suspended by Mighty Wanderers to landing a national team coaching job within hours.The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has appointed Mpinganjira as the new coach of the Malawi Under-23 national team, handing him the task of leading the side in the preliminary round...

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Malawi24Aug 20, 2026

Scorchers’ success: women urged to believe in themselves

Women across Malawi are being urged to draw inspiration from the Scorchers’ historic success and believe in themselves, as their dreams may be closer than they think. The Scorchers made history at the WAFCON in Morocco, reaching the final in their debut appearance and securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their remarkable...

Football Association of Malawi (FAM)Maggie Kathewera Banda

Malawi24Aug 11, 2026

FIFA boss Infantino salutes Scorchers

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has saluted Malawi’s Scorchers after their historic WAFCON run secured a semi-final place and qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

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Malawi24Aug 10, 2026

Ghana down, World Cup booked: Scorchers make history

Malawi’s Scorchers have shocked Ghana to storm into the WAFCON semi-finals and secure a historic ticket to the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

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Malawi24Jul 30, 2026

FAM to build ‘beach stadium’ in Blantyre

"Will the stadium come with a lake?" critics ask after FAM tender sparks ridicule Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has become the target of online ridicule after inviting bids for the construction of a "Beach Soccer Stadium" in Blantyre, a city with no lake or coastline. The tender notice, released as part of FAM's 2026...

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Malawi24Jul 29, 2026

Four things we learnt from Malawi’s historic win over Nigeria

For a team making its first appearance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi could hardly have asked for a bigger examination.The Scorchers faced Nigeria, the record 10-time champions and defending champions, in their opening Group C match. Yet Malawi did not merely survive the occasion. They beat the tournament giants 3-2, producing a...

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