By Rahim Abdul
National Football Team head coach Lovemore Fazili has commended the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) for facilitating the team’s participation in the upcoming FIFA Series tournament set to take place in Kenya.
Fazili described the opportunity as timely and crucial, noting that exposure to high level international competition will significantly benefit the Scorchers as they continue building a competitive squad.
The tournament will feature four nations Malawi, Kenya, India and Australia bringing together teams from different continents in what promises to be a highly competitive event.
According to Fazili, facing teams from outside Africa presents a rare and valuable experience that will test the team’s tactical discipline and adaptability on the global stage.
He emphasized that such matches are essential in preparing the Scorchers for the forthcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be held in Morocco.
Fazili added that the FIFA Series will provide a platform for the technical panel to assess the team’s strengths and weaknesses ahead of the continental showpiece.
The coach further highlighted that the tournament will help the players gain confidence and improve their overall performance through exposure to different styles of play.
Malawi is set to kick off its campaign against Australia on April 11, a match that is expected to set the tone for their tournament journey.
The winner of that fixture will advance to the final, where they will face the winner between hosts Kenya and India four days later.
Meanwhile, teams that lose their opening matches will compete in a third-place playoff, ensuring that all participating sides gain adequate match experience.
