Africa-Press – Malawi. Malawi National Football Team on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 suffered a shameful 2-1 defeat in the hands of Lesotho in 2022 Hollywood bets COSAFA tournaments to spoil the 58th independence day celebrations.
The Flames created some scoring chances but failed to convert them into goals. This has been the case in the previous games. Flames coach Marinica’s style of play left a lot to be desired that sports loving fraternity keep on witnessing their beloved team corrodes.
Flames’ defence compromised of Sankhani Mkandawire, Blessings Mpokera as center backs, Precious Sambani and Stanley Sanudi as left and right backs made several blunders which cost the team.
Frank Mhango, Stain Davie and Khuda Muyaba started as center attackers but ended up missing chances and their efforts denied by Lesotho goalie at King Zwelinthini Stadium in Durban.
Lesotho took a lead through an own goal by Flames defender Sankhani Mkandawire before extending the lead in the second half. Veteran Chiukepo Msowoya however scored consolation goal for the Flames.
With the defeat,Malawi has put themselves in a this a tight situation where they are supposed to win all the remaining two games in group B if they are to qualify into the next stage.
The Flames will play Eswatini who defeated Mauritius 3-1 in their second group B game at the same venue on Friday, July 8, 2022 before winding up with Mauritius at Princes Magogo Stadium on Sunday.
Flames coach Mario Marinica said boys played well despite the loss and cited coordination as one problem the team faced. He is however upbeat of doing better and qualify to the next round.
Malawi has never won COSAFA cup since its establishment, managed to reach finals twice in early 2000. The Flames won COSAFA Plate Section in 2015 after beating neighbors Zambia 1-0.
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