Malawi Advances in WAFCON Qualifiers After Congo Withdraws.
Congo's women's national team has withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, giving Malawi an automatic spot in the next round.
The Football Association of Malawi received official notice from the Congolese Football Federation about the withdrawal. Congo cited inadequate preparation and lack of competitive matches as reasons for their decision.
The Malawi Scorchers had planned to host Congo on February 20, 2025, with an away match set for February 25. Instead, the team will advance directly to face the winner between Zimbabwe and Angola this October.
FAM plans to maintain the team's training camp schedule. The association seeks to arrange friendly matches during the available FIFA Window to keep the squad match-ready.
Congo's women's national team has withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, giving Malawi an automatic spot in the next round.
The Football Association of Malawi received official notice from the Congolese Football Federation about the withdrawal. Congo cited inadequate preparation and lack of competitive matches as reasons for their decision.
The Malawi Scorchers had planned to host Congo on February 20, 2025, with an away match set for February 25. Instead, the team will advance directly to face the winner between Zimbabwe and Angola this October.
FAM plans to maintain the team's training camp schedule. The association seeks to arrange friendly matches during the available FIFA Window to keep the squad match-ready.
