Malawi’s Flames suffered a painful 3-1 defeat away to Angola in a gripping Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda tonight, suffering their first loss of the campaign and piling fresh pressure on head coach Kalisto Pasuwa. The defeat came as a bitter blow for the Flames, who had […]
The Malawi national team, the Flames, suffered a fresh blow in their preparations for Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against hosts Angola, after failing to secure a suitable venue for a recovery session on Monday morning. It follows a difficult start to the trip, with the squad left stranded at Luanda airport for almost […]
Malawi began their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over South Sudan at Bingu National Stadium on Friday night. Babatunde Adepoju gave the Flames an early lead in the 19th minute, but South Sudan levelled almost immediately after the restart, capitalising on a mix-up in the Malawi defence to equalise […]
Malawi coach Kalisto Pasuwa has vowed his Flames side will come out attacking against South Sudan on Friday, but issued a stark warning to his players not to underestimate their supposedly weaker opponents in the crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener. Speaking at a tense pre-match press conference at Bingu National Stadium in […]
South Sudan coach N’sengi Biembe Seseko has declared himself confident of springing a shock result against Malawi in Friday’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Bingu National Stadium, despite admitting his side’s build-up has been anything but smooth. Speaking to reporters at Bingu National Stadium, the Congolese tactician revealed the extraordinary pressure of […]
Malawi’s Flames return to action under the Bingu National Stadium floodlights this Friday, 25 September, in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan — a fixture that could prove decisive not just for the team’s continental ambitions, but for the very future of head coach Kalisto Pasuwa. Kick-off is set for 18:00 […]
A Malawi international has turned his back on the Flames’ Africa Cup of Nations qualifying squad just days before kick-off — sparking fresh questions over his commitment to the national side. Shaquille Gwengwe, who plays his club football in England with New Port County, was handed his maiden call-up for Malawi’s crunch qualifiers against South […]
Flames head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has handed maiden senior national team call-ups to six players as Malawi begins preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Pasuwa announced the squad during a news conference held on Monday morning, September 14, 2026, at Mpira House in Chiwembe, Blantyre. The new faces include Japan-based midfielder […]
Malawi’s Minister of Sports Alfred Gangata was left beaming with pride as he once again reached for a phrase that has now become something of a personal catchphrase – despite leaving many scratching their heads over what exactly it means. Speaking to Zodiak Broadcasting Station about the Flames’ football prospects following the Scorchers’ impressive showing […]
Football experts have credited the Scorchers’ extraordinary rise on the continental stage to increased investment, a deliberate player-export strategy and sheer determination – as pundits openly question why Malawi’s men’s team, the Flames, cannot replicate the same success. Former Flames star Peterkins Kaira and seasoned football administrator Christopher Njeula both say the men’s national side […]
“FAM has never paid us late and we knew they would honour their pledge.” The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) on Thursday fulfilled its pledge to pay the Flames game bonuses within 30 days by giving the players and officials their win bonuses for the two 2021 AFCON qualifying matches against South Sudan and Uganda. […]
Following his impressive performance with the Malawi national football team, the Flames, in 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualification the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has promoted South Africa-based striker Richard Mbulu from the rank of corporal to sergeant. MDF spokesperson Major Emmanuel Mlelemba confirmed the promotion, saying it is purely in recognition of the […]
FDH Bank plc is taking a new approach in supporting Malawi national football team, the Flames by training the players in personal finance and investment planning to create a saving and investment culture to ensure that the players are planning for tomorrow way after their playing careers are over. Head of Marketing and Communications for […]
Having won two consecutive matches against South Sudan away and Uganda at home to qualify for their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, the Flames have climbed 8 steps up the FIFA world rankings. The Flames are 115th in the world and 27th in Africa, as according to the rankings released on Wednesday. Top […]
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu has justified FAM’s proposed budget of K1 billion presented to government, saying it covers for Malawi national football team, the Flames, preparations for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals, its participation as well as towards World Cup qualifiers. FAM is planning to hold at least four […]
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu has enticed Capital Oil Refining Industries (CORI) Ltd to take firm grip of FAM as a business partner, saying the company has the potential to sell Kukoma cooking oil enmasse through football fans. Nyamilandu said this on Tuesday at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre when CORI handed over […]
Capital Oil refining Industry (Cori) which promised to replenish the Flames with K5 million if they win against Uganda and secure qualification for 2022 African Cup of Nations have honoured their pledge . Flames managed to beat Uganda’s Cranes 1-0 at Kamuzu Stadium to book themselves a place for AFCON tournament to take place in […]
Malawi national football team, the Flames, will need not less than a K1 billion to fulfill its engagements in the upcomng World Cup and Africa Cup of Nation (Afcon) tournament, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu Manda has said. Malawi is set to participate in World Cup qualification, which starts later in June […]