The Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, could face Zambia’s Copper Queens in an international friendly match during this month’s Women’s Fifa Window.
This comes just a day after the Scorchers advanced to the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers following Congo Brazzaville’s withdrawal.
In an interview on Tuesday, Fam President Fleetwood Haiya said discussions with their Zambian counterparts were at an advanced stage.
“We are planning to play Zambia in Lusaka. We are just waiting for the official letter,” Haiya said in a brief response.
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This also comes amid reports that Zambia is expected to host a Four Nations Tournament in Lusaka during the Women’s Fifa Window, which starts on February 17 to 25.
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According to media reports in Zambia, the Four Nations would involve hosts Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Botswana.
The Scorchers and the Copper Queens are familiar foes, having last played against each other during the 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship in South Africa.
Then, Zambia beat Malawi 2-1 in the semi-final.
It was sweet revenge for Zambia as the Scorchers defeated them 2-1 to lift the Cosafa Women’s Championship in 2023.
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Meanwhile, the Scorchers coach Lovemore Fazili has named a 30-member provisional local squad which regroups at Mpira Village, Chiwembe Township, in Blantyre this Friday.
Fazili has included the bulk of players that participated at the 2024 Cosafa Women’s Championship in South Africa.
Goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo, defenders Maureen Kenneth, Maggie Chavula, Rose Alufandika, midfielders Asimenye Simwaka, Faith Chinzimu, Leticia Chinyamula and striker Catherine Kachala are in the squad.
Midfielder Zainab Kapanda has returned to the Scorchers fold after a two-year absence due to injury.
Fazili has also handed maiden call-ups to Red Lions goalkeeper Fatsani Moses, midfielder Judith Kumbwemba, Blue Eagles Ladies defender Tamala Simeza and Moyale Sisters defender Ireen Albert.
Below is the final squad:
Goalkeepers
Sikelo, Yamikani Kaonga, Rejoice Nyirenda, Moses.
Defenders
Ireen Khumalo, Alufandika, Maggie Chavula, Kenneth, Gladys Joseph, Ireen, Simeza, Deliness Misinga, Deborah Kasambala, Olivia Phikani,
Midfielders:
Chimzimu, Chinyamula, Carloline Mathyola, Linda Manda, Tendai Saini, Kapanda, Funny Magombo, Sarah Mulimbika, Jessie Yosefe, Simwaka, Doreen Dickson, Kumbwemba.
Strikers:
Kachala, Mayamiko Mkandawire, Grace Kakwagula, Chisomo Banda
