Malawi nods to Ng’onamo’s proposal

Malawi Government says it will fund two international friendly matches as proposed by national coach Eddington Ng’onamo.

Soon after the Flames defeated Namibia last week, the caretaker coaching panel proposed to play two matches against Zimbabwe’s Warriors and Chipolopolo of Zambia before facing Namibia and Kenya.

Malawi host Namibia first week of June before facing Kenya a week later.

Kamwendo to lead Flames

Mozambique-based midfielder Joseph Kamwendo will captain the Flames during their away 2014 World Cup qualifier against Namibia in Windhoek next Saturday.

Low registration mars Presidential Cup

The Presidential Cup has been hit with low registration at district level with some sections attributing it to the hiked registration fee which has been pegged at K5 000 (about $12) each club, up from K1 000 (about $2.56) last year.

The cut-off point for registration at district level is today [Saturday], but as of on Friday, just a few teams of the targetted 2 000 had registered in all the regions, raising fears that this year’s competition will have few teams.

FAM in Cosafa, Cecafa dilemma

Following the Cosafa Castle Senior Challenge Cup’s return, Malawi faces a difficult choice whether to snub this year’s edition of the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup and compromise future invitations as guests or go for both.

Flames out to break jinx against Namibia

The Flames have vowed to fight every inch of the way in the quest to break the Namibia jinx when they engage Brave Warriors this evening in a crucial 2014 World Cup qualifier at Independence Stadium in Windhoek.

Ng’onamo responds to call-up concerns

Flames caretaker coach Eddington Ng’onamo reacted quickly to include Mighty Wanderers striker Victor Mpinganjira, Big Bullets midfielder Dalitso Sailesi and Blantyre United striker Sparrow Msowoya to his squad after some pundits questioned their exclusion.

Ng’onamo excluded the trio from his initial 25-member squad that went into camp on Monday in preparation for a 2014 World Cup qualifier against Namibia later this month.

Kinnah sends best wishes to Flames

Former national soccer team coach Kinnah Phiri has come out of his shell to wish the Flames good luck as they face Namibia’s Brave Warriors in a 2014 World Cup qualifier away in Windhoek this evening.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Weekend Nation yesterday, Kinnah vowed to follow the events as they unfold in the Namibian capital with keen interest.

Mzava continues to shine for Celtic

Flames right-back Limbikani ‘Pupa’ Mzava’s impressive run of form at South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Bloemfontein Celtic has continued.

Commander dates MDF teams

Army Commander Henry Odillo is set to meet Malawi Defence Force’s (MDF) four Super League teams to strategise on next season, including raising the performance and discipline bar.

Kayuni to fight Zim boxer in Zambia

Light Welterweight Osgood Kayuni will fight Zimbabwean boxer Charles Manyuchi in an eight-round non-title bout on March 23 at Government Complex in Lusaka, Zambia.