CAN Féminine 2026 – Group C: Preview, squad and schedule for the Scorchers

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Malawi will compete in Group C alongside Egypt, Nigeria, and Zambia in the final stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Malawi overview

Malawi is making history by participating in their first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations, having qualified after knocking out Angola in the second round (0-0, 0-2).

Malawi squad

• Goalkeepers: Mercy Sikelo, Esther Maulidi, Yamikani Kawonga.
• Defenders: Ireen Khumalo, Rose Alufandika, Olivia Phikani, Tionge Phiri, Benadetta Mkandawire, Chimwemwe Madise, Maggie Chavula.
• Midfielders: Rose Kabzere, Sara Mlimbika, Madyina Nguluwe, Letticia Chinyamula, Faith Chinzimu, Chikondi Gondwe.
• Forwards: Tabitha Chawinga, Sabinah Thom, Asimenye Simwaka, Deborah Henry, Vitumbiko Mkandawire, Vanessa Chikupila.

Malawi schedule

• Matchday 1 – Tuesday, July 28: Nigeria vs. Malawi, Al Medina Stadium, Rabat (20:00 GMT)
• Matchday 2 – Saturday, August 1: Egypt vs. Malawi, Moulay Hassan Stadium (17:00 GMT)
• Matchday 3 – Wednesday, August 5: Malawi vs. Zambia, Al Medina Stadium (20:00 GMT)

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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