Frank, Dave Banda recalled in Malawi squad to face South Africa
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has released names of Flames players expected to travel to South Africa to play strength-testing match against Bafana Bafana at Moses Mabhida Stadium on December 22.
The squad, which is expected to leave on Monday, December 17, has six foreign-based players from South Africa, Angola and Mozambique.
Also included in the team are Dave Banda and Frank Banda (not related) who were dropped for the CECAFA tournament in Uganda three weeks ago for allegedly sneaking out of camp at Chiwembe Technical Centre in Blantyre.
They have been recalled after appearing for a disciplinary hearing on Monday.
Maintained from the CECAFA squad is exciting midfielder Micium Mhone, Moses Chavula, Foster Namwela, Charles Swini, John Lanjesi, Steve Chagoma and Joseph Kamwendo.
Below is the full list of the players:
Goalkeepers
1- Simplex Nthala – Vilanculos (Mozambique)
2- Charles Swini – Silver Strikers
Defenders
1- Limbikani Mzava – Blomfontein Celtics (RSA)
2- Harry Nyirenda – Black Leopards (RSA)
3- James Sangala – Premiero de Agusto (Angola)
4- Moses Chavula – Wanderers F.C
5- Foster Namwera – Wanderers F.C
6- John Lanjesi – CIVO
7- Steve Chagoma – Blue Eagles
Midfielders
1- Robert Ng’ambi – Platinum F.C (RSA)
2- Josephy Kamwendo – Wanderers F.C
3- Chimango Kayira – Bullets F.C
4- Phillip Masiye – Blue Eagles
5- Micium Mhone- Blue Eagles
6- Frank Banda – Silver Strikers
7- Davie Banda – Red Lions
Strikers
1- Atusaye Nyondo – Super Sports F.C(RSA)
2- Zicco Mkanda – Desportivo Malcumana (Mozambique)
3- Gabbadinho Mhango- Bullets F.C
4- Chiukepo Msowoya – ESCOM
Head Coach – Kinnah Phiri
Assistant Coach- Young Chimodzi
Team Manager – Stewart Mbolembole
Team Doctor – Matthews Mangondo
