U-20 WWCQ: Malawi names squad for Falconets showdown

Malawi has named 29 players in its squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie against the Falconets of Nigeria. Twenty-one players were retained from the squad that defeated Guinea-Bissau in the third round. Head coach Maggie Chombo is expected to reduce the number before the clash with Nigeria next month. Malawi will travel to Nigeria for the first leg on May 2 and host the second leg at the Bingu National Stadium on May 9, 2026.