Four FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women players have been named in the Malawi Women’s National Team squad ahead of the Four Nations FIFA Series Tournament in Kenya.
Goalkeeper Thoko Mwase, defender Bernadette Mkandawire, midfielder Lyna James and forward Mary Chavinda are among the 35 players selected in the provisional squad named by Scorchers head coach Lovemore Fazili.
The call-ups come during the domestic off-season and reward the quartet’s performances during the previous campaign.
Mwase was a commanding presence between the posts, producing important saves and organising the defence. Mkandawire stood out for her composure, strength and tactical discipline at the back.
James impressed in midfield with her creativity and control of the tempo, while Chavinda remained a consistent attacking threat with her pace and finishing.
The Four Nations FIFA Series Tournament is scheduled to take place in Kenya from 11 to 15 April 2025.
Below is the full provisional squad:
Goalkeepers: Mercy Sikelo (Kukoma Ntopwa Queens), Thoko Mwase (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Yamikani Kaonga (MDF Lioness), Esther Maulidi (Mighty Wanderers Queens)
Defenders: Chimwemwe Madise (TP Mazembe), Rose Alufandika (Kukoma Ntopwa Queens), Maureen Kenneth (Ascent Soccer Academy), Maggie Chavula (Ascent Soccer Academy), Doreen Dickson (MDF Lioness), Bernadette Mkandawire (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Taonga Phiri (Silver Strikers Ladies), Ireen Khumalo (Silver Strikers Ladies), Olivia Phikani (Kukoma Ntopwa Queens), Gladys Joseph (Civil Service Women), Shira Mangani (Mighty Wanderers Queens)
Midfielders: Madyina Nguluwe (Silver Strikers Ladies), Lyna James (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Jessie Yosefe (Civil Service Women), Letticia Chinyamula (Ascent Soccer Academy), Rose Kabzere (Montpellier Féminin), Faith Chimizimu (BK Häcken), Vitumbiko Mkandawire (Civil Service Women), Chikondi Gondwe (Silver Strikers Ladies), Sarah Mlimbika (Green Buffaloes FC), Tendai Sani (ZISD), Vanessa Chikupila (Palm Hills Sports Club), Funny Magombo (Kukoma Ntopwa Queens)
Forwards: Mary Chavinda (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Chisomo Banda (Konkola Blades), Sabina Thom (Phoenix Féminin FC), Deborah Henry (Silver Strikers Ladies), Mayamiko Mkandawire (Ascent Soccer Academy), Catherine Kachala (MDF Lioness), Tabitha Chawinga (Olympique Lyonnais), Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current)
