BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s star striker Temwa Chawinga is facing a race against time to be fit for the Scorchers’ crucial Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Angola on October 23, 2025, after suffering another setback in the United States.
The prolific forward, who plays for Kansas City Current in the American National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), limped off in the 28th minute during her side’s 1–0 defeat to Houston Dash Women on Sunday.
The club’s medical team later confirmed that Temwa had picked up a right upper leg injury, raising fears of another spell on the sidelines.
This comes just as the 25-year-old had returned from a previous injury that kept her out of action for several weeks.
Her latest knock has left both her club and the Malawi national team anxious, especially given her critical role in the Scorchers’ attack.
Reportes indicated that Temwa will undergo further medical assessment in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and whether she will be cleared to travel.
Temwa has been in sensational form when fit, providing pace, power and goals for both club and country.
Her absence would be a massive blow for Malawi, who are seeking to make back-to-back appearances at the continental finals after their historic qualification in 2022.
Meanwhile, her elder sister Tabitha Chawinga, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain Féminine in France, has already started preparing for the Scorchers’ camp in Luanda, Angola.
The team is expected to regroup there ahead of the away fixture before returning home for the second leg in Lilongwe on 28 October 2025.
Team officials remain optimistic that Temwa could recover in time but they have also begun contingency planning with players like Asimenye Simwaka, Sabina Thom and Wezzie Mvula expected to shoulder the attacking burden if she is unavailable.
The Scorchers’ upcoming clash against Angola is crucial, as Malawi aims to continue building on the momentum that has made them one of the most exciting women’s teams in Southern Africa.
The first leg in Luanda will set the tone for the return leg at Bingu National Stadium, where a full home crowd is expected to rally behind the team.
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