Update: Malawi National Women's Football Team head coach Lovemore Fazili has named a 32-member provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, according to Africa Top Sports. The roster features the return of vice-captain Temwa Chawinga, who reunites with her sister Tabitha to lead the Scorchers following her absence from recent national team duties. Pulse Sports reports that preparations will commence this Sunday at Mpira Village in Blantyre. The selection retains the core group of regular players while integrating youth prospects, including Under-20 talents Takondwa Chinyamvula and Fatima Lali.
In netball, the Malawi Queens have been officially placed in Pool A for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. According to SABC Sport, the team faces a difficult group stage draw against Australia, England, South Africa, Tonga, and Northern Ireland. The global tournament is set to run from July 23 to August 2. Regional rivals are already evaluating their group stage opponents, with SuperSport reporting that competing nations are actively finalising their defensive tactics and training camps ahead of the games.