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Women's football: Malawi invited to tournament in China ahead of 2027 World Cup

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Malawi's women's national football team, the Scorchers, has been invited to the Youngchuan International Four-Nation Tournament in China, scheduled for early next year, reports Malawian media outlet Nyasa Times. Thailand and Albania will take part alongside China.

The president of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), Fleetwood Haiya, confirmed that the Chinese Football Association had sent the invitation. He said the federation would keep the team active with friendly matches before the 2027 World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 25 July. Malawi qualified for the tournament after reaching the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, lost 3-0 to Cameroon.

The Scorchers' captain, Tabitha Chawinga, stressed the importance of this preparation: "The World Cup is a big competition. We need to prepare well by facing the best teams," she told the Nyasa Times.{},

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