The team has hit camp in preparation for a thrilling four-nation football tournament featuring top U20 teams, including the Rising Stars.
The Malawi National U20 national team has officially announced a 44-man provisional squad for the highly anticipated four-nation tournament scheduled to take place from March 18th to 26th, 2024, in Lilongwe.
Under the experienced guidance of Head Coach Bob Mpinganjira the selection showcases a blend of emerging talent and seasoned youngsters set to challenge the senior and U20 national teams from Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the Rising Stars.
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Kicking off their preparations, the team commenced their training camp in Blantyre on Monday, with the players taking residence at CFK Lodge.
The diverse squad includes goalkeepers such as Masitano Mziza of Chikago FC and Julius Banda from Goalkeeper Ascent Academy, indicating a robust defense strategy for the upcoming matches.
The defensive lineup features promising talents like Kondwani Chirwa from FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve and Hermas Masinja of Ascent Academy, aiming to fortify the team's backline against the attacking prowess of their opponents.
Midfield dynamism is expected from players such as Mwisho Mango from Ascent Academy and Precious Kwalenga of Manchester Motors & Spares FC, whose skills will be pivotal in controlling the midfield battleground.
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Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Masitano Mziza (Chikago FC), Julius Banda (Goalkeeper Ascent Academy), Shabil Mohammed (Manchester Motors & Spares FC), David Briaton (Play Football Malawi), Gift Goma (Topik Academy), Sherif Swadick (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets), Amos Sande (Ekhaya)
Defenders: Kondwani Chirwa (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve), Hermas Masinja (Ascent Academy), Lazaro Winess (Agumbala FC), Washiri Jaziya (Ascent Academy), Chisomo Shadreck (Bulu FC), Owen Majiga (Ntopwa FC), Kondwani Tebulo (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Youth).
Midfielders: Mwisho Mango (Ascent Academy), Precious Kwalenga (Manchester Motors & Spares FC), Edward Thengo (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve), Haji Steven (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve), Henzie Manganyera (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Youth), Chifuniro Kamenya (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Reserve), Antony Mwalilino (Chicago FC) Zanele Jussab (Manchester Motors & Spares FC), Daniel Kudotho (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Reserve), Blessings Kanowa (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve), Francis Malikebu (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Youth), Kondwani (Simbowe FC), Madalitso Mwachumbu (Soche Madrid), Ismael Hasani (), Oscar Petulo (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Reserve), Chifundo Ngochela (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Reserve), Luck Mkandawire (Destroyers FC), Misheck Biliati (Namiwawa FC), Chrisopher Bungi (Chikago FC), Wallace Adam (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Reserve).
Strikers: Madalitso Safuli (Manchester Motors & Spares FC), Masebelo Kalua (Silver Strikers Reserve), Vincent Mkandawire (Rumphi Mighty Tigers), Wongani Munthali (Chikago FC), Ronald Panje (Manchester Motors & Spares FC), Chifundo Maikawa (Silver Strikers Reserve), Imran Dickson (Namiwawa FC), Stevie Palemeza Jnr (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Reserve), Webster Mzunda (Blue Eagles Reserve), Harvey Chirwa (Alpha Soft)
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