FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women have four players named in the Malawi National Women’s Football Team’s 32-member provisional squad for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women have four players in the Malawi National Women’s Football Team’s 32-member provisional squad for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Scorchers head coach Lovemore Fazili has selected goalkeeper Thoko Mwase, defender Benedetta Mkandawire, midfielder Lyna James and forward Mary Chavinda as Malawi begins preparations for the continental showpiece.
The quartet gives Bullets Women representation across every area of the squad, highlighting the club’s continued contribution to the national team and the growing influence of its players in Malawian women’s football.
The Scorchers, who are set to make their maiden appearance at WAFCON, have been drawn in Group C alongside defending champions Nigeria, Zambia and Egypt.
Malawi will begin their campaign against Nigeria on 28 July at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat before facing Egypt on 1 August at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
The Scorchers will conclude their group-stage campaign against regional rivals Zambia on 5 August at Al Madina Stadium.
The top two teams from each group, together with the two best third-placed teams, will progress to the quarterfinals.
The provisional call-ups also give Mwase, Mkandawire, James and Chavinda the opportunity to stake their claim for places in the final squad ahead of the tournament.
Everyone at FCB Nyasa Big Bullets congratulates Thoko, Benedetta, Lyna and Mary on their call-ups and wishes them every success in camp with the Scorchers.
Full provisional squad
Goalkeepers: Mercy Sikelo (Civil Service Women), Yamikani Kaonga (MDF Lioness), Esther Maulidi (Mighty Wanderers Queens), Thoko Mwase (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women).
Defenders: Doreen Dickson (MDF Lioness), Tionge Phiri (Silver Strikers Ladies), Rose Alufandika (Kukoma Ntopwa Queens), Talandira Chinyamvula (Ascent Soccer Academy), Maggie Chavula (Ascent Soccer Academy), Benedetta Mkandawire (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Ireen Khumalo (Silver Strikers Ladies), Olivia Phikani (Kukoma Ntopwa Queens), Chimwemwe Madise (TP Mazembe).
Midfielders: Funny Magombo (Kukoma Ntopwa Queens), Letticia Chinyamula (Ascent Soccer Academy), Rose Smith Kabzere (Montpellier HSC Féminines), Faith Chimzimu (BK Häcken), Chikondi Gondwe (Silver Strikers Ladies), Madyina Nguluwe (Silver Strikers Ladies), Tendai Sani (ZISD), Vanessa Chipikula (Palm Hills Sports Club), Lyna James (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Sarah Mlimbika (Green Buffaloes Women), Vitumbiko Mercy Mkandawire (Civil Service Women), Asimenye Simwaka (MDF Lioness).
Forwards: Sabina Thom (Phoenix Academy Marrakesh), Deborah Henry (Silver Strikers Ladies), Chisomo Banda (Konkola Blades Queens FC), Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current), Tabitha Chawinga (Olympique Lyonnais), Mary Chavinda (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women), Fatima Lali (Ascent Soccer Academy).
