The Scorchers first international opposition outside Africa was against Australia in April last year
* To face China, Thailand and Albania from November 28 to December 4 in China as preparations for their historic debut appearance at FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil 2027
* Comes after losing 0-5 to Australia and 1-3 to India in FIFA Series last April hosted by Kenya as preparations for the WAfCON Morocco 2026
* The four-nation tournament will be played in a single round-robin format, with each team facing the other three once
By Duncan Mlanjira
As part of preparations for the Scorchers’ historic debut appearance at FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil 2027, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has arranged for top international strength-testing matches against three oppositions outside Africa.
They will face China, Thailand and Albania from November 28 to December 4 in China — a four-nation tournament that will be played in a single round-robin format, with each team facing the other three once.
The opportunity comes after losing 0-5 to Australia and 1-3 to India in FIFA Series last April hosted by Kenya as preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026.
FAM Media reports that the Scorchers will open their campaign against Albania on November 28 before facing Thailand on December 1 and concluding their participation with a match against hosts China on December 4.
Teams will be awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw, with the team accumulating the highest number of points emerging as champions.
In the event that two or more teams finish level on points, head-to-head results, goal difference and the number of goals scored will be used to determine their positions.
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