By Suleman Chitera
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced a strong 44-member provisional squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Cosafa Qualifier, set to take place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from September 11 to 20. Coach Enos Chatama has retained 11 key players from last year’s edition in South Africa, signaling confidence in a mix of experienced youth and fresh talent.
The squad will kick off preparations with a training camp at Mpira Village in Blantyre starting Thursday, as they gear up to face tough competition in Group B alongside football powerhouses South Africa, Madagascar, and Zambia.
Joining Chatama are his trusted backroom team — assistant coach Mapopa Msukwa, fitness expert George Sangala, goalkeeper trainer Hethwin Nkumbaleza, and team manager Benjamin Thole — all ready to support Malawi’s quest for continental glory.
Goalkeepers: Opex Kamtwanje, Albert Lupiya, Chisomo Mdoka, Alick Banda, Jacob Banda, Adam Daiton Defenders: Tadala Mughogho, Joseph Mataka, James Msongole, Joel Maziya, Francis Alfanzema, Abdul Razack Mahamood, Zaithwa Wedson, Hastings Makwenda, Gerald Phiri, Chifundo Banda, Chawinga Frank, Jeremiah Maseko Midfielders: Moffat Munyotho, James Lumbe, Razak Mahmood, Desire Kachepa, Owen Kamwiyo, Hope Mustafa, Shabani Daud, Benson Mwagomba Attackers: Vincent Thomson, Chikondi Howa, Luka Ligomeka, Faizo Mangulenje, Francis Chisambi, Tinga Nkhoma, Ochesta Kanyenda, Joel Yakobe, Hajiri Muhajiri, Chikondi Sitima, Phillip Mwalwimba, Benjamin Mwenendekha, Mike Mainje, Amos Nyirenda, Aubrey Conkala, Petros Mhango, Alick Nguwa, Eli Rundles
With a blend of promising youngsters and seasoned performers, Malawi’s U17 side is poised to make a mark at the qualifier. Fans and football lovers alike will be watching closely as this youthful squad battles to secure a coveted spot at the continental championship.
