Shaquille Gwengwe to miss Newport matches due to Malawi call-up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Newport County forward Shaquille Gwengwe has been called up to the Malawi national team for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 25-year-old has been in strong form, scoring four goals in seven games since joining Newport from Poole Town this summer. Gwengwe will miss upcoming League Two fixtures against Grimsby Town and Gillingham, as well as a Football League Trophy meeting with Plymouth. Malawi will face South Sudan on September 25 and Angola on October 6.
- •Gwengwe received his first call-up for the Malawi national team.
- •He has scored four goals in seven matches for Newport this season.
- •Gwengwe will miss games against Grimsby Town, Gillingham, and Plymouth.
- •Malawi's qualifiers include a match against South Sudan on September 25.
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Gwengwe to miss Newport games after Malawi call-up
"Newport County forward Shaquille Gwengwe has received his first international call-up for Malawi. The 25-year-old joined the Exiles from Poole Town this summer and has made a strong start to life in the Football League. Gwengwe, who has played out wide after arriving as a striker, will now aim to take that form on to the international stage with Malawi in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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