By Llywellenie Mpasa:
Malawi Under-17 Girls’ National Football Team coach Chisomo Nkhoma has named a 36-member squad to begin preparations for two Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying matches against Burundi.
Malawi host the first leg at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on April 11 with the return leg to be played a week later in Burundi.
Nkhoma said she felt honoured to have been entrusted with the role of leading the team.
“My deepest gratitude goes to the president of Football Association of Malawi and the entire association for this honour. I am truly grateful and I am taking this responsibility very seriously. As a coach, I want to deliver and put our nation on the world map. We have a good squad and the selection was based on fitness and tactical ability.
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“The squad is made up of some experienced players from the under-20 side which was with us at the Cosafa tournament. This qualifier is a different challenge which requires a different approach. I will do my best to deliver with support from my technical panel. It has been some time since we last in these qualifiers, so these matches are vital for the development of our team,” she said.
The squad is expected to report for camp at Luwinga Technical Centre in Mzuzu on Sunday.
The winner of the Malawi-Burundi tie will advance to the next round to face the winner between South Sudan and Ethiopia.
The full list is as follows:
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Goalkeepers-Dorothy Manda, Rhoda Peter, Christina Gift and Watipaso Gwede.
Defenders-Wongani Kapalamula, Mercy Gondwe, Khumbiso Guduwe, Alice Nyirongo, Joyce Makweya, Emily Samuel Gama, Thoko Enock, Chrissy Munthali, Deborah Jere, Tamandani Chawinga, Menneni Kapasule and Martha Mwakikunga.
Midfielder-Faluna Umali, Talandira Kachala, Chisomo Mtelera, Rabbeccah Banda, Mercy Banda, Rejoice Silungwe, Flora Banda, Hamida Lifa, Eneles Fabiano, Alinafe Nyirenda, Cecilia Mzima, Ethel Tambala, Victoria Mkwala, Oreen Luhanga and Roseline Mulolo.
Strikers-Tamandani Chilimba, Sifati Chitenje, Fatima Lali, Tryness Chawala and Elikana Munthali.
