Lilongwe, Malawi – Frank Gabadinho Mhango don finally arrive for camp to join di rest of di Flames’ foreign-based players ahead of dem crucial World Cup qualifier match against Namibia tomorrow for Bingu National Stadium.
Di South Africa-based striker be one of di 11 foreign players wey head coach Kallisto Pasuwa don call up and him presence go add serious firepower to Malawi’s attacking options. As di match dey approach, Mhango emphasize say victory dey important for di team to boost their qualification hopes. “We get about six games remaining, but dis one dey crucial because if we win, we no go too far from di top two teams,” he tok.
“Having done well in di recent matches, we all dey determined to put our best and give di fans reason to smile.” Di Flames currently dey fourth for Group H with six points and dem dey trail Namibia by just two points. A win go position dem well as dem dey chase spot for di top two, which go increase dia chance of qualification.
Pasuwa don gather full squad for camp, including Iraq-based defender Dennis Chembezi, di Democratic Republic of Congo-based duo of Pastrick Mwaungulu and Lanjesi Nkhoma, and di Zimbabwe-based trio of goalkeeper William Thole and defenders Gomezgani Chirwa and Nickson Nyasulu. Also dey available na Mozambique-based midfielder Lloyd Njaliwa, Zambia-based Chawanangwa Kaonga, and Malawi’s only Europe-based player, defender Charles Petro.
Football analyst Charles Nyirenda don talk say di arrival of di foreign-based players na big boost for di Flames, giving Pasuwa more tactical flexibility. “E give di coach plenty options regarding di right combinations wey e fit use,” Nyirenda add.
Historically, Malawi don win four out of 15 encounters against Namibia, wit di Brave Warriors don claim seven victories and four matches end in draw. Di last meeting between dem for di 2021 Cosafa Cup end 1-1. With di stakes high and a full-strength squad ready, Pasuwa go dey hope for strong performance as di Flames dey try keep dia World Cup dreams alive.
