Malawi National Women’s Football Team have been nominated for the 2026 CAF Team of the Year Awards.
This followed the team’s sensational performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) held in Morocco.
Scorchers captain Tabitha Chawinga and her sister Temwa are also in contention for the Women’s Player of the Year Award Rose Kabzere has been nominated for the Young Player of the Year Award and goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo will battle for the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Award.
Temwa, who scored nine goals in eight appearances for Malawi and claimed the WAFCON Golden Boot, also retained the Most Valuable Player and Golden Boot awards in the United States top women’s league while playing for Kansas City.
Her sister Tabitha, who plays in France, scored four goals at WAFCON, while Kabzere put up a brilliant show capped by two goals and an assist in five matches.
Despite her inconsistencies, Sikelo also played a key role as Malaw cruised to their first-ever WAFCON final on their debutant appearance. They also secured an automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Winners of the awards are expected to be announced next month.
