19 foreign based players make cut to Malawi squad

Malawi’s National Football Team head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has named 19 foreign-based players in his provisional squad of 31 for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying matches against South Sudan and Angola.

The Flames are set to host South Sudan on 26 September at Bingu National Stadium, followed by a trip to Angola for their second Group B match on 6 October.

Four foreign-based players have received their first call-ups: Adiel Kaduya from the United States, Jorden Kananga from Mexico, Shaquille Gwengwe from Newport County in England, and Blessings Kanowa from Japan.

The locally based newcomers include Blue Eagles goalkeeper Precious Masamba, his teammate Ajusa Kalowa, and Mighty Wanderers defender Peter Ng’ambi.

Some players returning to the squad include Mwisho Mhango, Festus Duwe, Gaddie Chirwa, George Chikooka, Blessings Mpokera, Ephraim Kondowe, and Oscar Petro.

So far, the notable absentees from the squad are Joshua Waka and Chawanangwa Kaonga.