By Shaffie A Mtambo
The Malawi U17 Girls National Team has been drawn into Group A for the 2025 COSAFA U17 Girls’ Championship, alongside hosts Namibia and Comoros.
The tournament is set to take place from May 10 to 17,2025 in Windhoek, Namibia.
Head Coach Linda Kasenda is confident that her team can advance beyond the group stages.
“It’s a fair draw looking at the teams we have been drawn against .Last year, we failed to progress from the group stage, but this time around we target to finish top of our group so that we progress to the semi-finals.”she explained.

Malawi made their debut in the 2022 edition of the championship, finishing third in their group.
However, Kasenda believes that this year’s team has the potential to go further in the tournament.
With a strong squad and a clear strategy, Malawi’s U17 girls are ready to shine in the COSAFA championship.
The tournament will feature some of the top teams in the region, and Malawi will need to be at their best to advance to the next stage.