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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Malawi midfielder Peter Banda, who had an outstanding game against Guinea yesterday, says Flames need to improve their finishing because they can\u2019t afford to be missing chances as they look to qualify for the knockout stages of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Finals.<\/p>\n

Banda was one of the Flames\u2019 outstanding players during Monday\u2019s group B match against Guinea which the Flames lost 1-0 despite creating more goal scoring opportunities than their opponents.<\/p>\n

The Simba FC winger, who has been praised by international media for his performance, said individual brilliance does not matter if it doesn\u2019t help the team to win matches.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are saying I had a good game. But I think by my standard that was not the best. I could have done better.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut we have to look at the bigger picture. Football is about winning games and in this tournament at this level it is about getting points. We failed to get points despite playing well and creating more chances.<\/p>\n

\u201dSo playing good and attractive football doesn\u2019t count if you don\u2019t win matches. I can\u2019t be proud that I played well when I didn\u2019t help my team to get points.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the remaining two games we need to improve our finishing because at this level we can\u2019t afford to be missing such chances.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe still have a chance to qualify for the knockout stages and destiny is still in our hands. We just have to get the needed points in the remaining two games,\u201d said Banda. The Flames will face Zimbabwe on Friday before facing Senegal on Tuesday next week.<\/p>\n

Source: FAM<\/b><\/p>\n

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