The Malawi national under-17 football team, nicknamed the Flames, represents the Malawi in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-17 World Cup and the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, which is the top competitions for this age group.
Current squad The following players were called up for the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches. Match dates: 2, 4, 6 and 9 December 2022 Opposition: , , and .
Competitive record
FIFA U-16 and U-17 World Cup record
FIFA U-16 and U-17 World CupYearRoundGPWD1LGSGA 1985Did not enter 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995Did not qualify 1997Did not enter 1999Did not qualify 2001 2003 2005Did not enter 2007Did not qualify 2009Group stage300317 2011Did not enter 2013Did not qualify 2015Did not enter 2017Withdrew 2019Did not qualify 2023 2025 2026TotalGroup stage300317 1Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
U-17 Africa Cup of Nations record
U-17 Africa Cup of NationsYearRoundGPWD1LGSGA 1995Did not qualify 1997Did not enter 1999Did not qualify 2001 2003 2005Did not enter 2007Did not qualify 2009Fourth place410379 2011Did not enter 2013Did not qualify 2015Did not enter 2017Withdrew 2019Did not qualify 2023 2025TotalFourth place410379 1Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
See also Malawi national football team Malawi national under-20 football team
References
External links Malawi FA