Update: Malawi women's national football team head coach Lovemore Fazili has announced the final 23-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, according to a Football Association of Malawi announcement. The Scorchers will travel to Morocco to compete in Group C against defending champions Nigeria, Egypt, and Zambia, with their opening match against the Super Falcons scheduled for July 28. Separately, team captain Tabitha Chawinga has publicly appealed for financial support from Malawians ahead of the tournament, Nation Online reports.
In domestic football, Mighty Wanderers have advanced to the semi-finals of the Airtel Top 8 tournament, Nyasa Times reports. The Nomads secured their spot after a 1-1 draw against Creck Hardware Stars during the second leg in Mchinji on Sunday. Wanderers progressed thanks to their 2-0 victory in the first leg in Blantyre, providing a sufficient aggregate advantage despite Creck scoring the opening goal in the return fixture.
Nominations for the FDH Premiership awards have also been released. Nation Online reports that Blue Eagles coach Dekreck Msakakuona, Masters FC mentor Peter Mponda, and Ekhaya FC caretaker coach Fundi Akidu have been shortlisted for coaching honours.
Update: Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Alfred Gangata has urged athletes representing Malawi at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games to return home with medals, according to Nyasa Times. Speaking at a farewell reception in Lilongwe for the traveling delegation, Gangata stated that the country needs tangible results after decades of participation. Malawi Olympic Committee president Jappie Mhango supported the call and promised rewards for successful athletes at the games, which will run from July 23 to August 2.