Malawi coach name pros list for Algeria match

Flames technical panel through the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) on Wednesday 1st October, 2014 announced names of foreign based players to start preparations ahead of a crucial African Cup of Nations Group Stage qualifying encounter against the Desert Foxes of Algeria slated for 11th October, 2014.

The Flames are currently on third position of Group B that also comprises of Mali and Ethiopia.

Missing on the list of selected professionals is veteran striker Esau “Black Mamba” Kanyenda who now plays for South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Polokwane City.

Gabadinho Frank Mhango has made into the squad despite his fading performance.

The player was heavily criticized for his below average performance when Flames beat Ethiopia at the Kamuzu Stadium last month.

Defenders Harry Nyirenda and Limbikani Mzava, Midfielders Chimango Kayira, Robert Ng’ambi and Josephy Kamwendo plus Strikers Chukepo Msowoya, Atusaye Nyondo, Robin Ngalande are the other professional players included in the squad.

According to FAM, the professionals are expected to starting flocking into the country on Sunday 5th October, 2014 and will start training at the Chiwembe Technical Centre in the Commercial City of Blantyre on Monday 6th October, 2014.