The Football Associations of Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have agreed to hold joint football tournaments during the upcoming FIFA international window between 18-26 March 2024 in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The first tournament will feature the senior men’s national teams (A-teams) of the four countries.
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has said in a statement that the tournament presents a valuable opportunity for the national teams to face quality opposition in preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2025 AFCON qualifying campaigns.
Additionally, a concurrent youth tournament for the U20 national teams will take place during the same period. By bringing together the best young players from across the four countries, these U20 tournaments will aid in developing and exposing elite youth talent while preparing teams for the upcoming 2024 AFCON Under 20 qualifiers later this year.
“Our four nations are committed to collaborating for the advancement of football development and transformation across the region. We believe hosting these joint tournaments will build camaraderie between our nations, provide high-level competition for our players, and elevate youth football programs across Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
“We look forward to hosting exciting tournaments that showcase the very best talent our countries have to offer. Further details on match schedules and tournament logistics will be announced in due course,” says the statement.
Source: FAM
