The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announced a 31-man provisional squad for the Flames on Monday, September 14, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, according to the Malawi News Agency. Head coach Kalisto Pasuwa selected a mix of domestic and foreign-based players, including Power Dynamos winger Chifundo Mphasi and Kansanshi Dynamos midfielder Francisco Madinga. The national team will begin training camp in Lilongwe on September 21 as they prepare to host South Sudan at Bingu National Stadium on September 25 before facing Angola in October.
Update: Mighty Wanderers crashed out of the CAF Champions League after suffering a 6-1 defeat to Tanzanian giants Simba SC in Dar es Salaam on Sunday, September 13, The Citizen reports. The heavy loss resulted in a 7-1 aggregate elimination for the Malawian club in the second leg of the first preliminary round. Simba SC capitalised on early goals and defensive errors to secure their passage to the next stage. Domestically, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves claimed bragging rights over Mighty Wanderers Reserves with a 4-0 victory in the SRFA FINCA Division One League at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday, September 12, according to official match reports.
Update: The Malawi Queens departed for Nairobi on Sunday to compete in the 2026 Africa Netball Cup, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Netball World Cup. According to Nyasa Times, the team received a boost on Monday, September 14, when NICO Group formally reaffirmed its financial backing during a press briefing. The Queens are placed in Pool 2 and will face Uganda, Zambia, Nigeria, and hosts Kenya. The squad is anchored by seasoned players, including veteran shooter Mwawi Kumwenda and captain Takondwa Lwazi, who expressed determination to secure a World Cup ticket.