Malawi Starting XI
- GK: 1 M. Sikelo
- 4 Madise
- 6 Kadzere
- 9 Sabinah
- 10 Temwa
- 11 Chawinga (C)
- 12 Madyina
- 15 L. Chinyamula
- 17 Chimzimu
- 18 Khumalo
- 22 B. Mkandawire
Zambia Starting XI
- GK: 16 Nali
- 3 Mweemba
- 6 Chileshe
- 8 Belemu
- 10 Chanda
- 11 Banda (C)
- 14 Lungu
- 20 Nachula
- 22 Phiri
- 23 Maluba
- 25 Chilufya
Malawi currently top Group C with six points, while Zambia sit on three points alongside Nigeria. The result of this match, combined with the concurrent Egypt vs Nigeria fixture, will determine the final qualification picture for the quarter-finals.