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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s swim or sink for the Flames this afternoon as they seek to break the jinx and qualify for the Africa Nations Championship (Chan) finals for the first time. Standing in their way are Mozambique\u2019s Mambas whom they face in the second leg of the final qualification round at Estadio do Zimpeto in Maputo.<\/p>\n

It has been a rocky old ride for Malawi in this continental showpiece for local-based players with bouts of despair, but they are hoping that this afternoon could prove to be a turning point after four fruitless previous attempts. The Flames players were an oasis of calm and appeared relaxed yesterday as they flew to the Mozambican capital for the decisive showdown.<\/p>\n

While the odds appear to slightly favour the Mambas, having held the Malawi to a one-all draw in the first leg at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe last Saturday, coach Mario Marinica and captain Stanley Sanudi said they are determined to cast the ghost and reach the promised land in Algeria.<\/p>\n

The Romanian gaffer said in a pre-match interview that they are set for the battle. Said Marinica: \u201cPreparations have been okay, but could have been much better if not for few hiccups such as injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cOtherwise, everyone is focused and believe we can get a result if we convert our chances.<\/p>\n

\u201cMozambique are a good side and we expect a tough match, but I believe the players will work extremely hard to execute our game plan to perfection. \u201c<\/p>\n

He said he expects the hosts to start at full throttle as they did during the first leg. On whether there is pressure ahead of the clash considering that they will be playing away in front of an expected intimidating atmsphere,<\/p>\n

Marinica said: \u201cI have said it before that I don\u2019t believe in pressure, to me it doesn\u2019t exist and I always tell my players to be calm because pressure is for those who have the responsibility of putting food on the table for their families and not football.\u201d<\/p>\n

On his part, Sanudi said the key will be not to allow their opponents settle down. He said: \u201cOf course, it\u2019s always tricky playing away, but while we\u2019ll have to be cautious at the back, we\u2019ll also have to be offensive because it\u2019s a must win game.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat said, we are ready for the match. It won\u2019t be easy, but we will fight all the way.\u201d Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde said playing at home gives them an edge. He said: \u201cGetting a point away was vital and we plan to build on that.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we could get an early goal, it could unsettle them [Flames], so that will be our primary goal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Malawi qualified for the last round without kicking a ball following the disqualification of Zimbabwe\u2019s Warriors by CAF while the Mambas booted out Zambia\u2019s Chipolopolo 1-0 on goal aggregate. The two teams have met 32 times and the Flames have won 10, losing 12 and have drawn 10 times.<\/p>\n

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