Malawi U-15 finish 79th at World Cup
The team secured 15th place in Tier C after beating Rwanda 2-0 in their final match.
Malawi's Under-15 National Football team concluded the Fifa Under-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 79th position overall. They secured 15th place in Tier C after defeating Rwanda 2-0 in their final match yesterday. Takutzwe Maluwe and Lameck Kamanga scored the goals for Malawi.
Coach Joseph Malizani expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the valuable skills and experience gained by his players. The eight-a-side competition featured 189 under-15 teams from six confederations, playing on 68x47metre pitches with 40-minute fixtures.
Malawi began the tournament with three consecutive wins against Chinese Taipei, Oman, and Suriname in Group B. They later lost to Algeria and Argentina, placing third in their group and advancing to Tier C. In placement matches, they lost to Panama and Thailand before their final victory over Rwanda.
Why it mattersMalawi's Under-15 football team participated in the Fifa Under-15 World Cup & Festival, gaining experience for future senior play.