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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Malawi National Football Team striker Frank Gabadinho Mhango has said he is ready to start a new chapter in his Flames career.<\/p>\n

Kalisto Pasuwa<\/b>This comes after Flames interim Coach Kalisto Pasuwa included the South Africa-based striker in his 25-member squad ahead of two dead-rubber Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Burundi and Burkina Faso next week.<\/p>\n

Mhango returns to the Flames fold after immediate-past Flames coach Patrick Mabedi discarded him from his project, a decision that backfired.<\/p>\n

However, Mabedi had always dismissed talk that there was bad blood between the pair.<\/p>\n

The Marumo Gallents experienced striker last played for the Flames during the 2024 Four Nations Tournament held in March at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.<\/p>\n

Mhango told Times Sport from his South Africa base that he was eager to represent his country.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is always good to play for my country. I am ready to represent Malawi and promise to give my best all the time,\u201d Mhango said.<\/p>\n

Pasuwa has also recalled Romania-based defender-cum midfielder Charles Petro, who last played for the team in the 4-0 loss to Egypt in 2023.<\/p>\n

Petro was not readily available for his comment Wednesday. However, Pasuwa has players who played against Senegal last month. maintained the bulk of<\/p>\n

Mozambique-based captain John Banda, Richard Mbulu and Lloyd Njaliwa are also in the squad.<\/p>\n

Mbulu withdrew from the squad due to injury and was replaced by Isaac Kaliati.<\/p>\n

Notable exclusions from the squad are defender Lawrence Chaziya, Stanley Sanudi, Chimwemwe Idana and Yamikani Chester.<\/p>\n

But FCB Nyasa Big Bullets goalkeeper Richard Chimbamba, defenders Alick Lungu, Nickson Nyasulu and midfielder Yankho Singo have been included in the squad.<\/p>\n

Silver Strikers winger Zebron Kalima has also returned to the Flames fold.<\/p>\n

Football Association of Malawi (Fam) Competitions and Communications Director Gomezgani Zakazaka said the Flames were expected to regroup next week.<\/p>\n

\u201cOther details will be released in due course,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, sports analyst Parry Chinyama has said Pasuwa has selected a good squad.<\/p>\n

\u201cGaba and Petro will add experience to the squad,\u201d Chinyama said.<\/p>\n

Pasuwa was appointed Flames interim Coach last week alongside Peter Mponda and Pritchard Mwansa, who is first and second assistant coach, respectively.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, James Chilapondwa has been maintained as team manager whereas Levison Mwale is the team doctor. Physiotherapist is Dexter Killi whereas Peter Mgangira has been maintained as fitness trainer.<\/p>\n

Simplex Nthala and Taonga Chimodzi have been appointed goalkeeper trainer and video analyst, respectively.<\/p>\n

The Flames are expected to face Burundi in Ivory Coast on November 15 before hosting Burkina Faso four days later. Malawi anchor Group L without a point after registering four losses in the Afcon qualifiers.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Malawi Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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