Green, a midfielder, a son of former Malawi national team and MTL Wanderers FC midfield star, Leonard Malunga was selected together with defender Abdul Razzaq Juma.

“Over two days, the Open Tryout participants were evaluated in a series of 7v7 games in Round 1 before concluding with an 11 v 11 game against the Galaxy U-18’s in Round 2,” said the LA Galaxy on its website.

“By being selected, Green and Juma have been invited for a trial in May with the Galaxy’s U-20 team, which competes in USL Super-20 League,” the Club said.

Malawi’s US based rapper, Chawezi Munthali better known by his showbiz name “Chazz” told Nyasa Times that Malunga is helping his son in building the football career.

”Leonard is a great father to all his kids. I have seen what he does, he works hard to provide them what they need and supports their dreams,” Chazz told Nyasa Times. “Am proud of him and his kid.”

LA Galaxy said after several days of “evaluation and deliberation”, the Galaxy Open Tryouts Assessors selected Green and Juma as the two top players from the Open Tryouts based on their technical, tactical and athletic abilities.

“On day one, we looked for players that caught our eye, in particular those demonstrating elite physical condition with the speed, power and agility to compete for a roster spot, and at the players’ tactical skill, positioning and touch on the ball,” said Ralph Perez, an assistant coach with the 1990 U.S World Cup team. “We felt both Andrew and Abdul should have another chance to try and compete for a spot.”

Currently, the Malawian is training with the Hollywood United Hitmen of the Premier Development League (PDL), according to LA Galaxy.

The Open Tryouts attracted more than 200 players including wait listed players. There two players from United Kingdom, France and Mexico and United Kingdom as well as Brazil, Japan and Taiwan.

Flames, as Malawi is popularly known scored through Bernard Harawa and Davie Banda in the first half.

Green Harawa scored the third goal for the Flames.

“It’s good that we have started out campaign with a win and a convincing margin,” said Coach Kinnah Phiri.

“But it is not over. We will have to focus on the return match and fly the Malawi flag high,” said the coach.

He however hailed his troops for a splendid performance before home crowds.

Meanwhile, Kinnah has tipped three senior players to take the mantle of Flames captain from Peter ‘Mjojo’ Mponda after his retirement as national team player.

In the CHAN match, Kinnah handed the arm band to  Peter Mgangira of TNM Super league champions, Silver Strikers.

Mgangira was substituted and he gave the arm band to Maupo Msowoya.

The players tipped  to lead the Flames are Nathi Lions left back, Moses ‘Luba ‘ Chavula, Flames vice captain Elvis Kafoteka and MTL Wanderers captain Harry Nyirenda.

Phiri said he is ready to appoint the captain after realising that Mponda  has  stood to his grounds to retire.

The players are their captain Harry Nyirenda, Innocent Jere, Alfred Manyozo jnr and Joel Chipofya.

According to agent Kondie Nsungama, Nyirenda is destined to go for trials at South African Mvera League side Black Leopards.

Nsungama also revealed that Nomads midfielder, Manyozo will go for trials at another Mvera outfit, Dynamos United.

Innocent Jere is also reported to be heading to South Africa for trials at Ajax FC.

As Nyirenda, Jere and Manyozo will be flying to the rainbow country; Chipofya is just waiting for his clearance to join a Zimbabwean side, Shooting Stars after passing trials.

The Nomads general secretary, Chipiliro Mpinganjira said the Blues are ready to release the players if they will be successful.

Currently, there are many Malawian players plying their trade in South Africa namely; Peter Mponda, Grant Lungu, Fisher Kondowe, Robert Ng’ambi, Allan Kamanga, Swadik Sanudi, Moses Chavula, Peter Wadabwa, Jacob Ngwira, Atusaye Nyondo, Taonga Chimodzi and Sankhani Mkandawire.

Only Joseph Kamwendo plays in the Premiership League with giants Orlando Pirates.

FAM’s chief executive officer, Charles Nyirenda (pictured) said they have done this in order to give Malawians a chance to patronise the game in large numbers and give the national side a vociferous support.

According to the revised charges, open stands the charges have been reduced from K500.00 to K200.00 while at MBC stands peoples will be required to pay K500.00.

At covered stands the entry charges have been reduced to K1, 500 while at VIP spectators will have to pay K3, 000.00

Meanwhile, the Mambas squad arrived in Malawi on Thursday and will train at Kamuzu Stadium on Friday afternoon.

The league in South Africa ended earlier to give the South Africa national team players ample time to prepare for the World Cup which they are hosting in less than 100 days from now.

And Wadabwa, whose First Division side already finished the league games, is expected to come back home for an extended holiday. The South African league will also delay for a smooth World Cup soccer show.

The player noted that four months without kicking a ball is long enough for a player and he would love to rejoin ESCOM and be featured in the forthcoming cup games as part of keeping himself fit.

“I am still discussing the matter with my director and I am hopeful he will allow me to join ESCOM and play competitive games for them. If he refuses fine and good I will just be training with them so that I keep fit,” said Wadabwa, who joined the team last year.

The former ESCOM net buster said he was enjoying his career in South Africa and prayed that the situation remain undisturbed.

“I must be frank with everybody and myself, I am enjoying my time here, both inside the field of play and outside. I have no problem so far and I hope things will remain like that,” he explained.

Royal Thanda Zulu finished playing all their league games and they are now waiting to play in the NEDBANK Cup before Wadabwa returns home for holiday.

But another former ESCOM United and Flames’ midfielder Jacob ‘Cobbenjani’ Ngwira says he has no intention of joining any local team let alone his old team during his long holiday.

Ngwira, who plays for Carara Kicks, is already in the country and hinted that he is back home to rest and not play for football.

“I will be going for gym and jogging every day and that will keep me fit by the time I go back. I am here to rest and not engage myself in competitive playing,” he told Nyasa Times.

According to The Guardian Series of East London, the 26 year-old Malawian footballer fundraises in London to help needy people in his native land, for whom life is as different from his own as a professional footballer as can be imagined.

Malawi is wracked by AIDS and high infant mortality.

“Things you and I take for granted, like going to the doctor on the NHS, going to the dentist, it’s not as simple as that out there,” Mkandawire told The Guardian Series.

“Sue Ryder do a lot of health work in Malawi. They recently set up a clinic in north Malawi, which is where I’m from.

“I still have a lot of family over there, so it’s a cause close to my heart” he said. “I do as much as I can to help people from my country,” he said.

Mkandawire efforts help Sue Ryder Care to run a eight strong team of health professionals in Malawi.

According to The Guardian Series report, they take healthcare into the Malawian countryside, in off-road vehicles protected by guards.

Nurses dispense vital treatment and advice from beneath the cover of trees to 6,500 patients who trek from miles around.

Victoria Shewell of Sue Ryder Care called it “a huge task.”

“Tam is the face of Malawi Village Sponsorship in London,” she said.

“He has been wonderful for us. He’s really enthusiastic and he helps a lot.”

The Malawian footballer who also takes charge of a team in the Sue Ryder International Cup, coming soon, said: “Hopefully we can improve things by raising awareness and raising money.

“That’s the aim,” said Mkandawire, who is the second child of a British aid-worker and a Malawian man.

“I realise I’m lucky to be a position where I can make a living out of something that I love doing,” he said.

“There’s lots of people not in that position, and I’m very aware that I want to give back to the community.”

“It’s something that I’m happy to be involved in, so that I can do my bit.”

To find out more, visit: suerydercare.org. Email: international@suerydercare.org. Call: 020 7400 0637

Flames  dominated possession of the ball from kickoff and scored through striker Noel Mukandawire in the 13th minute

But Warriors cancelled the lead four minutes later through midfielder Tafadzwa Rusike .

Rusikile appeared on the score sheet again i the 25th minutes calmly controlled a cross with his chest inside the box before swivelling and drilling a low shot into the net.

According to New Zimbabwe.com,  Warriors second goal “inflamed Malawi further as they ran the hosts rugged, but failed to turn their dominance into goals.”

There were no goals in the second half.

Malawi was using the friendly match to tune up for a face-off with Mozambique next week in the first round of the African Nations Championships.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) in conjunction with other gurus in the football circles in the country are the one who have come up with this idea.

Moto Moto Select will be coached by Tigers FC Coach, Dave Mpesi and Silver Strikers mentor Lovemore Fazili.

Some of the notable players who are in this squad are MTL Wanderers Foster Namwera, Anthony Banda, Bernard Kalirani and Harold Chimombo.

From Silver Strikers players like Dave Moya, Sibusiso Padambo, Lesley Tamu Tamu, and Sebastian Mhone have made the squad.

Big Bullets long serving member, Fund Akidu has also been called into the Squad.

Meanwhile the local Flames, who are currently in Zimbabwe, will take on that countries national team this Wednesday in a friendly match in readiness of the African Championship competition.

Some of the players expected to shine in Harare are Harry Nyirenda, Maupo Msowoya, Chikumbutso Kanyenda, Joel Chipofya and Peter Mgangira.

Fifa has reserved the day for international friendly games.

In his squad, the Malawi mentor has  excluded  some key players who include Silver Strikers midfielder Hellings Mwakasungura,TNM Super League top scorer Tony Chitsulo, Escom United first choice goalkeeper Charles Swine.

Also dropped are Big Bullets right winger Peter Pindani and Blackpool midfielder Charles Kalaile.

Flames is preparing for its competitive game against Mozambique on March 13 at Kamuzu Stadium in the African Nations Championship for home-based national teams.

The following is list of players who are expected to leave Blantyre for Harare today.

Goalkeepers

Amadu Ali and Simplex Nthara

Defenders

Harry Nyirenda, Panganani Ndovi, Chikumbutso Kanyenda,Maupo Msowoya and Limbikani Mzava.

Midfielders

Peter Mgangira, Davie Banda, Grey Nyirenda, Chikaiko Bridge,Blessings Tembo, Gastin Simkonda, Lawrence Mwehiwa and Innocent Phiri.

Strikers

Noel Mkandawire, Joel Chipofya, Green Harawa and Innocent Nguluwe.

Aston Villa took the lead after five minutes when James Milner scored from the penalty spot.

Villa’s coach Martin O’Neill was however displeased with the referee’s decision not to caution Nemaja Vidic for the agriculture tackle against Gabriel Agbonlahor which resulted to the penalty.

O’Neil told Sky Sports that the referee’s failure  to caution Vidic was “a poor decision” and turned to be “a major point of the match.”

Micheal Owen cancelled the lead before Wayne Rooney came off the bench to net the winner.

Rooney,  who replaced  Owen, powered a header past  Villa’s goalie Brad Friedel with 16 minutes to go as United claimed their fourth League Cup final success.

Man United manager, Sir Alex Fergusson admitted that  mother luck smiled at his team to win the trophy at Wembley.

He said:”In the main we were the better team but credit to Aston Villa’s performance. In the last 10 minutes when they started shoving up that big brigade of theirs it was like the Alamo. They had a go. Dunne had a back post header and missed altogether. You need a bit of luck in these situations.”

Ferguson was more interested in looking forward to the next trophy, whether it be a 12th Premier League title or his third Champions League trophy.

He said: “We show time and time again this club has got the determination. They don’t give in. It’s a good quality to have and you’ll see that in the last part of the season.

“It was a good result for us on Saturday with Chelsea losing. Arsenal are back in the frame with the easiest programme on paper. It will be an interesting run-in.”

And on winning his fifth league cup he added: “You’ve got to enjoy it, that’s why we are in it. You have to accept what you can get in this life. Winning this trophy is special to us. Any trophy is good.

“You’re in this game to win and I appreciate everything we have achieved as a club and I appreciate the luck I’ve carried. That’s important.

“I’ve lost finals and it’s not easy when you lose a final. The only way you can enjoy Wembley is winning.”

And on the trophy tally he added, tongue in cheek: “Hopefully it will be 33 this season. Might be too old to wait for next season.” -Additional reporting Press Association Sports