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Malawi
Nickname(s)The Flames
AssociationFootball Association of Malawi
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachMario Marinică
CaptainLimbikani Mzava
Most capsYoung Chimodzi (159)
Top scorerKinnah Phiri (71)
Home stadiumBingu National Stadium
FIFA codeMWI
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 124 2 (6 October 2022)[1]
Highest53 (December 1992)
Lowest138 (December 2007, March 2008)
First international
 Nyasaland 0–5 Northern Rhodesia 
(Malawi; 1957)
Biggest win
 Malawi 8–1 Botswana 
(Malawi; 13 July 1968)
 Malawi 8–1 Djibouti 
(Blantyre, Malawi; 31 May 2008)
Biggest defeat
 Nyasaland 0–12 Gold Coast 
(Malawi; 15 October 1962)
 Nyasaland 0–12 Ghana 
(Malawi; 12 December 1965)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances3 (first in 1984)
Best resultRound of 16 (2021)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances19 (first in 1997)
Best resultRunners-up (2002, 2003)
Medal record
COSAFA Cup
2002 Southern Africa
2003 Southern Africa
CECAFA Cup
1978 Malawi
1979 Kenya
1988 Malawi
1975 Zambia
1984 Uganda
1989 Kenya
1977 Somalia
1980 Sudan
1985 Zimbabwe

The Malawi national football team, nicknamed The Flames, represents Malawi in international football and is controlled by the Football Association of Malawi. Before 1966, they were known as the Nyasaland national football team.

They have qualified for three Africa Cup of Nations, in 1984, 2010 and 2021. They also won the CECAFA Cup in 1978, 1979 and 1988.


History


Malawi first qualified for an African Cup of Nations in 1984, when only eight teams competed in the tournament in Ivory Coast. After a 3-0 defeat against Algeria, World Cup participants in 1982 and 1986, the Malawi drew 2-2 in the second game against eventual finalists Nigeria. With a 0–1 loss against Ghana, Malawi ended the group stage with 1 point at the bottom of the table and was eliminated from the tournament.

After 26 years, Malawi took part in an Africa Cup of Nations again in 2010. The team benefited from the fact that the continental elimination round for the 2010 FIFA World Cup also served as the qualifying round for AFCON. In the group matches of the third round, Malawi, third place behind Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso and with a record of only four points and 4–11 goal difference, was enough to make it to the continental finals.

At the tournament in Angola, Kinnah Phiri's team caused a big surprise. In the first group game, Malawi defeated Algeria, which had qualified for the World Cup, 3-0. One of the goalscorers was striker Russel Mwafulirwa, who at the time was under contract for the Swedish first division club IFK Norrköping and was thus one of only two players in the 23-man squad active in Europe. Malawi lost the second game against hosts Angola, 2-0.

For Malawi to have reached the quarter-finals for the first time, a draw in the last group game would have been enough. However, the team lost 3-1 to Mali. After just three minutes, the Malawians were 2-0 down, a goal from Mwafulirwa did nothing to avert the team's elimination.


Recent results and forthcoming fixtures


Matches in last 12 months, as well as any future scheduled matches.


2021


13 November 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Group D Malawi  0–4  Cameroon Johannesburg, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Issa Sy (Senegal)
16 November 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Group D Mozambique  1–0  Malawi Cotonou, Benin
14:00 UTC+1
Report Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
Referee: Hassan Mohamed Hagi (Somalia)
31 December Friendly Comoros  1–2  Malawi Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Report
Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium

2022


10 January 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Guinea  1–0  Malawi Bafoussam, Cameroon
Report Stadium: Kouekong Stadium
Referee: Daniel Nili Laryea (Ghana)
14 January 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Malawi  2–1  Zimbabwe Bafoussam, Cameroon
17:00
Report
Stadium: Kouekong Stadium
Referee: Beida Dahane (Mauritania)
18 January 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Malawi  0–0  Senegal Bafoussam, Cameroon
Report Stadium: Kouekong Stadium
Referee: Blaise Yuven Ngwa (Cameroon)
25 January AFCON Round of 16 Morocco  2–1  Malawi Yaoundé, Cameroon
20:00
Report
Stadium: Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium
Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)
5 June 2023 AFCON qualification Malawi  2–1  Ethiopia Lilongwe, Malawi
18:00
  • Mhango 10' (pen.), 34' (pen.)
Report
Stadium: Bingu National Stadium
Referee: Abongile Tom (South Africa)
9 June 2023 AFCON qualification Guinea  1–0  Malawi Conakry, Guinea
19:00
Report Stadium: General Lansana Conté Stadium
Referee: Lamin Jammeh (Gambia)
6 July 2022 COSAFA Cup Lesotho  2–1  Malawi Durban, South Africa
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
8 July 2022 COSAFA Cup Malawi  1–1  Eswatini Durban, South Africa
  • Myaba 46'
Stadium: King Zwelithini Stadium
10 July 2022 COSAFA Cup Mauritius  0–2  Malawi KwaMashu, South Africa
Stadium: Princess Magogo Stadium
September 2023 AFCON qualification Egypt  v  Malawi Egypt
--:-- UTC+2 Report
September 2023 AFCON qualification Malawi  v  Egypt Malawi
--:-- UTC+2 Report

2023


March 2023 AFCON qualification Ethiopia  v  Malawi
Report
March 2023 AFCON qualification Malawi  v  Guinea
Report

Coaching staff


[2]

Position Name
Head Coach Mario Marinică
1st Assistant coach Patrick Mabedi
2nd Assistant coach Franco Ndawa
Goalkeeping coach Victor Mpande
Sports Psychologist Clwyd Jones
Coach Peter Mgangira
Coach Enos Chatama
Data Analyst Lawrence Waya
Physiotherapist Chikondi Mandalasi
Team Doctor Dr. Gift Logomeka
Kit Manager Richard Justin
Technical Manager James Sangala
Assistant Technical Manager Major Rodgers Mhongo

Coaching history


Caretaker coaches are listed in italics

Current squad


No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Ernest Kakhobwe (1993-06-26) 26 June 1993 (age 29) 27 0 Nyasa Big Bullets
1GK Clever Nkungula 0 0 Nyasa Big Bullets
1GK Charles Thomu (1999-01-24) 24 January 1999 (age 23) 2 0 Silver Strikers

2DF Lawrence Chaziya (1998-08-19) 19 August 1998 (age 24) 4 0 Al-Hussein
2DF Dennis Chembezi (1997-01-15) 15 January 1997 (age 25) 30 0 Polokwane City
2DF Gomezgani Chirwa (1996-09-25) 25 September 1996 (age 26) 19 0 Nyasa Big Bullets
2DF Mark Fodya (1997-12-22) 22 December 1997 (age 24) 5 0 Silver Strikers
2DF Alick Lungu (2002-03-24) 24 March 2002 (age 20) 0 0 Nyasa Big Bullets
2DF Blessings Mpokera 0 0 Nyasa Big Bullets
2DF Paul Ndhlovu (1992-02-18) 18 February 1992 (age 30) 1 0 Malawi Armed Forces College
2DF Stanley Sanudi (1995-02-02) 2 February 1995 (age 27) 67 0 Mighty Wanderers

3MF John Banda (1993-08-20) 20 August 1993 (age 29) 80 7 Songo
3MF Chikoti Chirwa (1992-09-19) 19 September 1992 (age 30) 29 2 Red Lions
3MF Chimwemwe Idana (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 24) 31 0 Nyasa Big Bullets
3MF Francisco Madinga (2000-02-11) 11 February 2000 (age 22) 11 0 Dila Gori
3MF Micium Mhone (1992-01-19) 19 January 1992 (age 30) 50 4 Blue Eagles
3MF Charles Petro (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 (age 21) 25 0 Sheriff Tiraspol
3MF Gerald Phiri Jr. (1993-06-08) 8 June 1993 (age 29) 49 11 Al-Hilal Club

4FW Peter Banda (2000-09-22) 22 September 2000 (age 22) 18 0 Simba
4FW Yamikani Chester (1994-12-20) 20 December 1994 (age 27) 32 0 Mighty Wanderers
4FW Stain Davie (1997-09-23) 23 September 1997 (age 25) 1 0 Silver Strikers
4FW Gabadinho Mhango (1992-09-27) 27 September 1992 (age 30) 61 15 AmaZulu
4FW Chiukepo Msowoya (1988-09-23) 23 September 1988 (age 34) 82 21 Mighty Wanderers
4FW Khuda Muyaba (1993-12-26) 26 December 1993 (age 28) 22 4 Polokwane City

Recent call-ups


The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK William Thole (1998-10-02) 2 October 1998 (age 24) 5 0 Mighty Wanderers v.  Morocco, 25 January 2022
GK Brighton Munthali (1997-12-11) 11 December 1997 (age 24) 21 0 Silver Strikers 2021 Africa Cup of Nations RES

DF Limbikani Mzava (1993-11-12) 12 November 1993 (age 28) 64 2 Free agent v.  Morocco, 25 January 2022
DF Peter Cholopi (1996-08-19) 19 August 1996 (age 26) 30 0 Mighty Wanderers v.  Morocco, 25 January 2022
DF Norchard Chimbalanga 0 0 MAFCO 2021 Africa Cup of Nations RES
DF Francis Mulimbika (1993-03-27) 27 March 1993 (age 29) 31 0 Mighty Wanderers vs.  Mozambique, 16 November 2021
DF Nickson Mwase (1997-02-20) 20 February 1997 (age 25) 2 0 Silver Strikers vs.  Mozambique, 16 November 2021
DF Nickson Nyasulu (1998-03-03) 3 March 1998 (age 24) 4 0 Mighty Wanderers vs.  Mozambique, 7 September 2021

MF Tawonga Chimodzi (1988-08-26) 26 August 1988 (age 34) 21 0 Omonia Aradippou vs.  Mozambique, 16 November 2021
MF Mike Mkwate (1988-05-12) 12 May 1988 (age 34) 7 0 Polokwane City vs.  Mozambique, 16 November 2021
MF Duncan Nyoni (1998-05-18) 18 May 1998 (age 24) 7 0 Silver Strikers vs.  Ivory Coast, 11 October 2021

FW Robin Ngalande (1992-11-02) 2 November 1992 (age 30) 46 2 Saint George v.  Morocco, 25 January 2022
FW Richard Mbulu (1994-01-25) 25 January 1994 (age 28) 38 5 Al-Najaf v.  Morocco, 25 January 2022
FW Zebron Kalima (2002-05-13) 13 May 2002 (age 20) 2 0 Silver Strikers v.  Morocco, 25 January 2022
FW Hassan Kajoke (1997-12-07) 7 December 1997 (age 24) 6 2 Big Bullets vs.  Mozambique, 16 November 2021
FW Lloyd Njaliwa (1998-05-24) 24 May 1998 (age 24) 0 0 Moyale Barracks vs.  Mozambique, 16 November 2021
FW Vincent Nyangulu (1995-07-04) 4 July 1995 (age 27) 4 0 Mighty Wanderers vs.  Ivory Coast, 11 October 2021

Records


As of 25 January 2022[4]
Players in bold are still active with Malawi.

Competition records



FIFA World Cup


FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA
1930 Part of  United Kingdom Part of  United Kingdom
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962
1966 Did not enter Did not enter
1970
1974
1978 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 5
1982 2 0 1 1 1 4
1986 4 2 0 2 5 2
1990 8 2 3 3 6 6
1994 Withdrew Withdrew
1998 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 4
2002 8 1 2 5 6 12
2006 12 2 4 6 15 27
2010 12 5 1 6 18 16
2014 6 1 4 1 4 5
2018 2 1 0 1 1 2
2022 832347
2026 To be determined To be determined
Total 0/22 0 0 0 0 0 0 66 17 17 32 60 90

Africa Cup of Nations


Africa Cup of Nations record Africa Cup of Nations qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA
1957 Part of  United Kingdom Part of  United Kingdom
1959
1962
1963
1965 Not affiliated to CAF Not affiliated to CAF
1968
1970
1972
1974Did not enterDid not enter
1976 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 4 9
1978 2 0 1 1 3 4
1980 4 1 0 3 6 7
1982 2 0 1 1 1 2
1984 Group stage 7th 3 0 1 2 2 6 Squad 4 3 1 0 6 2
1986 Did not qualify 2 0 2 0 2 2
1988 2 0 0 2 1 4
1990 4 1 2 1 5 4
1992 4 0 1 3 3 9
1994 6 2 1 3 4 7
1996 6 1 3 2 6 7
1998 6 3 0 3 9 10
2000 2 1 0 1 2 2
2002 2 0 0 2 2 5
2004 4 1 0 3 3 10
2006 12 2 4 6 15 27
2008 4 1 0 3 2 6
2010 Group stage 11th 3 1 0 2 4 5 Squad 6 4 0 2 14 5
2012 Did not qualify 8 2 6 0 13 8
2013 4 1 0 3 4 6
2015 6 2 1 3 5 9
2017 6 2 1 3 5 9
2019 6 1 2 3 2 6
2021 Round of 16 13th 4 1 1 2 3 4 Squad 6 3 1 2 4 5
2023 To be determined To be determined
2025
Total Round of 16 3/33 10 2 2 6 9 15 110 31 28 51 121 165

African Games


Football at the African Games has been an under-23 tournament since 1991.
African Games record
Year Result Pld W D L GF GA
1965Did not qualify
1973Did not qualify
19784th5005211
19873rd531184
1991–present See Malawi national under-23 football team
Total2/4103161015

Gossage Cup / CECAFA Cup


CECAFA Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA

COSAFA Cup


COSAFA Cup record
Year Rank Pld W D L GF GA
1997 0000000
1998 0000000
1999 0000000
2000 0000000
2001 0000000
2002 0000000
2003 0000000
2004 0000000
2005 0000000
2006 0000000
2007 0000000
2008 0000000
2009 0000000
2013 0000000
2015 0000000
2016 0000000
2017 0000000
2018 0000000
2019 0000000
Total 0/19 ------

Head-to-head record


As of 17 November 2019 after match against  Uganda[5]

  Positive Record   Neutral Record   Negative Record

Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
 Algeria7214613−7
 Angola9333810−2
 Benin2101110
 Botswana2512854721+26
 Burkina Faso401337−4
 Burundi302146−2
 Cameroon9144613−7
 Chad63121510+5
 Comoros430153+2
 Congo200213−2
 Djibouti4400171+16
 DR Congo1033489−1
 Egypt10325814−6
 Eritrea110032+1
 Eswatini27111154021+19
 Ethiopia11362119+2
 Gabon110020+2
 Ghana6015017−17
 Guinea7133710−3
 Ivory Coast6114712−5
 Kenya471918106146+15
 Lesotho2013434312+31
 Liberia301202−2
 Libya301235−2
 Madagascar102171221−9
 Mali511358−3
 Mauritius2011543119+12
 Morocco10136315−12
 Mozambique31121183429+5
 Namibia154381520−5
 Nigeria8026920−11
 Réunion110082+6
 Rwanda9522169+7
 Senegal310257−2
 Seychelles110030+3
 Sierra Leone4310145+9
 Somalia330062+4
 South Africa13139520−15
 South Sudan210112−1
 Sudan321061+5
 Tanzania551725136252+10
 Togo321031+2
 Tunisia7232816−8
 Uganda3189143239−7
 Yemen100101−1
 Zambia7919174368170−102
 Zanzibar1512213410+24
 Zimbabwe641821256082−22
Total620212182226746798−52

Honours


COSAFA Cup :
  • 2 Times Runners-up (2002, 2003)
  • 1 Time Plate Winners (2015)
CECAFA Cup :
  • 3 Times Winners (1978, 1979, 1988)
  • 3 Times Runners-up
All Africa Games :
  • 1 Third Place (1987)

References


  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. "Marinica names 2023 AFCON qualifiers provisional squad, Football Association of Malawi May 5th, 2022". 4 May 2022.
  3. "Marinica names squad for Ethiopia and Guinea matches". Football Association of Malawi. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  4. Mamrud, Roberto. "Malawi - Record International Players". RSSSF.
  5. "World Football Elo Ratings: Malawi". Elo Ratings. Retrieved 15 July 2017.



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