Overview
Malawi is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Flames, has played 646 recorded internationals since 1957, winning 220 of them (34.1%).
Malawi have played at 3 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Malawi 38th in Africa and 155th in the world.
With about 22.2 million people and its capital in Lilongwe, Malawi has produced 124 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Malawian footballers
Tabitha ChawingaMalawi · Jiangsu L.F.C.
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Davi BandaMalawi · b. 1983
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Kinnah PhiriMalawi · b. 1954
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Elvis KafotekaMalawi · b. 1978
Temwa ChawingaMalawi · Wuhan Jianghan University F.C.
Essau KanyendaMalawi · b. 1982
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Chiukepo MsowoyaMalawi · b. 1988
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Joseph KamwendoMalawi · b. 1986
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John BandaMalawi · b. 1993
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Gabadini MhangoMalawi · b. 1992
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Chiukepo Msowoya
- Gabadinho Mhango
- Essau Kanyenda
- Russel Mwafulirwa
- Noel Mkandawire
- Peterkins Kayira
- Robert Ng'ambi
- Harry Waya
Where Malawian players play
5 active Malawian players are currently at clubs outside Malawi. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Malawi
Main competitions: Malawi Premier Division.
- Big Bullets F.C.founded 1960
- Mighty Wanderers F.C.founded 1962
- Silver Strikers F.C.founded 1977
- ESCOM United F.C.
- Civo United
- Blue Eagles FC
- Red Lions FCfounded 1976
- Moyale Barracks FCfounded 1967
- Kamuzu Barracks FC
- Michiru Castlesfounded 1930
Where Malawian footballers are born
2 Malawi internationals were born abroad, most often in South Africa (1), Zambia (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Bingu National StadiumLilongwe
- Civo StadiumLilongwe
- Kamuzu StadiumBlantyre
- Silver Stadium, LilongweLilongwe
- Mzuzu Stadium
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Malawi. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Malawi national team?
Malawi are nicknamed the Flames.
How many times have Malawi won AFCON?
Malawi have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Malawi played at the World Cup?
No, Malawi have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Malawi?
In our match database, Chiukepo Msowoya leads with 6 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Malawian footballer?
By international recognition, Jabulani Linje is the best-known Malawian footballer in our database, followed by Russell Mwafulirwa and Tabitha Chawinga.
What is the biggest stadium in Malawi?
Bingu National Stadium is the largest football stadium in Malawi in our records, with a capacity of 41,100.