Six FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women Stars Shine Bright in Malawi's National Squad
Record-Breaking Call-Ups for Bullets Women in International Friendlies
Malawi's women's football scene is abuzz with excitement as six players from FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women have been called up to represent the national team in upcoming international friendlies against Lesotho. This marks a record-breaking contribution by the team to the national squad in recent years.Goalkeeper Thokozani Mwase, defenders Bernadetta Mkandawire, Trizza Chiwere, and Sharon Dzimau, midfielder and captain Zainab Kapanda, and forward Mary Chavinda have all been included in Coach Lovemore Fazili's squad. Mkandawire and Kapanda have established themselves as regulars at the national level, while Chiwere earns her maiden senior call-up.
Bringing experience and skill back to the fold are Mwase, Dzimau, and Chavinda, who have returned to the national team after a period away. This welcome addition to the squad highlights the impressive performances of Bullets Women in the NBM Women's Premiership campaign, which kicked off last month.
"As a coach, I am very happy that our team has contributed six players to the national squad," said Bullets Women head coach Maggie Chombo. "It shows the hard work being done here is being recognized at the national level, and it's a proud moment for the team."
For Chiwere, this call-up means a great deal as she embarks on her senior international career. "I'm thrilled to be given this opportunity to represent my country," she shared. "I've worked hard to get here, and I'm determined to make the most of it."
As Bullets Women players prepare to wear their national colors, the rest of the squad keeps their eyes firmly on the league, where the push for a top-four spot continues. The team's impressive performances and high number of national team call-ups serve as motivation for all.
Bullets Women's contribution to Malawi's women's football is a significant step forward in the sport's growth and development. With six players in the national squad, the team is setting an example for the next generation of young players to aspire to.
"We are a family, and when one shines, we all shine," added Chombo. "To those who have been selected, go and represent us with pride. To those who haven't, keep working, keep believing, because every player's moment will come."
With the international friendlies against Lesotho fast approaching, Bullets Women fans are eager to see their stars in action. As the team continues to make waves in the NBM Women's Premiership and on the international stage, the future is bright for women's football in Malawi.
Stay tuned for more updates on FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women and their national team players as they embark on this exciting journey.
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Summary: Six players from FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women have been selected to represent Malawi in international friendlies against Lesotho in August 2025. The players include goalkeeper Thokozani Mwase, defenders Bernadetta Mkandawire, Trizza Chiwere, and Sharon Dzimau, midfielder and captain Zainab Kapanda, and forward Mary Chavinda. This is the highest number of players from the club to be selected for the national team in recent years. The team's head coach, Maggie Chombo, expressed her delight at the selection and encouraged the remaining players to keep working hard and believing in themselves. The achievement is seen as a reflection of the team's impressive performances in the NBM Women's Premiership campaign, which began last month.
