Group F Standings:

Results\Fixtures:

2/3 June 2012: Kenya 0:0 Malawi; Nigeria 1:0 Namibia
9 June 2012: Malawi 1:1 Nigeria; Malawi 1:1 Nigeria
23 March 2013: Namibia 0:1 Malawi; Nigeria 1:1 Kenya
05 June 2013: Malawi vs Namibia; Kenya vs Nigeria
12 June 2013: Malawi vs Kenya; Namibia vs Nigeria
06-10 Sept 2013: Nigeria vs Malawi; Kenya vs Namibia

Malawi 35-man squad for the matches against Namibia and Kenya:

Goalkeepers:
1. Owen Chaima (Big Bullets, Malawi)
2. Richard Chipuwa (Mighty Wanderers, Malawi)
3. Charles Swini (Silver Strikers)

Defenders:
4. Moses Chavula (CD Costa de Sol, Mozambique)
5. James Sangala (Benfica, Angola),
6. Limbikani Mzava (Blomfontein Celtics, South Africa)
7. Harry Nyirenda (Black Leopards, South Africa)
8. Steve Chagoma (Blue Eagles, Malawi)
9. Lucky Malata (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
10. John Lanjesi (CIVO United, Malawi)
11. George Nyirenda (Big Bullets, Malawi)
12. Bongani Kaipa (Mighty Wanderers, Malawi)
13. Kondwani Lufeyo (Mighty Wanderers, Malawi)

Midfielders:
14. Robert Ng’ambi (Platinum Stars, South Africa)
15. Joseph Kamwendo (Maculmana, Mozambique)
16. Peter Wadabwa (Thanda Royal Zulu, South Africa)
17. Fischer Kondowe (Big Bullets, Malawi)
18. Chimango Kayira (Big Bullets, Malawi)
19. Ndaziona Chatsalira (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
20. Young Chimodzi Jnr (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
21. Douglas Chirambo (Big Bullets, Malawi)
22. Frank Banda (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
23. John Banda (Blue Eagles, Malawi)
24. Patrick Gunde (CIVO United, Malawi)
25. Miciam Mhone (Blue Eagles, Malawi)
26. Victor Limbani (Blantyre United, Malawi)

Strikers:
27. Atusaye Nyondo (Supersport, South Africa)
28. Zicco Mkanda (Maculmana, Mozambique)
29. Esau Kanyenda (Polokwane FC, South Africa)
30. Peter Wadabwa (Thanda Royal Zulu, South Africa)
31. Gastin Simkonda (Moyale Barracks, Malawi)
32. Boniface Kaulesi (Red Lions, Malawi)
33. Rodrick Gonani (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
34. Harvey Mkacha (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
35. Moses Nankumba (AZAM Tigers, Malawi)

Gabadinho Mhango scored the lone goal in Namibia but will not be available for the home matches against Namibia and Kenya because he will be studying for JC Exams.

Malawi Starting 11 (Namibia 0:1 Malawi):

Goalkeeper: Owen Chaima (1)
Defenders: Moses Chavula (3), Harry Nyirenda (7), James Sangala (5), Limbikani Mzava (14)
Midfielders: Jos. Kamwendo (10), Doug Chirambo (6), Rob. Ng’ambi (15), Fischer Kondowe (2)
Strikers: Atusaye Nyondo (18), Zicco Mkanda (9)

Standings:

Here is a poll:

1. Zambia (CAF = 7; World = 45)
2. South Africa (CAF = 11; World = 62)
3. Angola (CAF = 25; World = 94)
4. Zimbabwe (CAF = 28; World = 101)
5. Mozambique (CAF = 30; World = 106)
6. Malawi (CAF = 32; World = 109)
7. Botswana (CAF = 36; World = 125)
8. Namibia (CAF = 37; World = 125
9. Lesotho (CAF = 41; World = 156)
10. Swaziland (CAF = 46; World = 183)
11. Mauritius (CAF = 48; World = 189)
12. Seycheles (CAF = 51; World = 199)
13. Tanzania (CAF = 33; World = 116)
14. Kenya (CAF = 34; World = 122)

Tanzania and Kenya belong to CECAFA. They will participate as guests in place of Madagascar and Comoros.

GROUP ROUND

Group A: Tanzania, Namibia, Mauritius, Seychelles
Group B: Kenya, Botswana, Lesotho,Swaziland

Fixtures:
06 July: Tanzania v Mauritius 14h30 (Lusaka); Namibia v Seychelles 17h00 (Lusaka)
07 July: Kenya v Lesotho 13h00 (Kabwe); Botswana v Swaziland 15h30 (Kabwe)
08 July: Mauritius v Namibia 14h30 (Lusaka); Tanzania v Seychelles 17h00 (Lusaka)
09 July: Lesotho v Botswana 13h00 (Kabwe); Kenya v Swaziland 15h30 (Kabwe)
10 July: Tanzania v Namibia 15h00 (Kabwe); Mauritius v Seychelles 15h00 (Lusaka)
11 July: Kenya v Botswana 15h00 (Lusaka); Lesotho v Swaziland 15h00 (Kabwe)

Winner Group A and Winner Group B will join the top 6 ranked teams (Zambia, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique & Malawi) in the 1/4 Finals

1/4 FINALS:
13 July: QF1 13h00 Zimbabwe vs Malawi (Lusaka)
13 July: QF2 15h30 South Africa vs Winner Group A (Lusaka)
14 July: QF3 13h00 Angola vs Winner Group B (Kabwe)
14 July: QF4 13h00 Zambia vs Mozambique (Kabwe)

PLATE SEMI-FINALS
16 July: PSF1 15h00 Loser QF1 vs Loser QF3 (Kitwe)
16 July: PSF2 17h00 Loser QF2 vs Loser QF4 (Kitwe)

SEMI-FINALS
17 July: SF1 17h00 Winner QF1 vs Winner QF3 (Ndola)
17 July: SF2 20h00 Winner QF2 vs Winner QF4 (Ndola)

PLATE FINALS (Best 1/4 Finals losers)
18 July: 17h00 Winner Plate SF1 vs Winner Plate SF2 (Kitwe)

3rd Place Play-Off
20 July: 15h00 Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 (Ndola)

FINALS:
20 July: 18h00 Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2

Here is a poll:

PREVIOUS COSAFA SENIOR CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS:
Zambia: 1997, 1998 and 2006
South Africa: 2002, 2007 and 2008
Angola: 1999, 2001 and 2004
Zimbabwe: 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2009

Group Table after today’s matches:

Results\Fixtures:

2/3 June 2012: Kenya 0:0 Malawi; Nigeria 1:0 Namibia
9 June 2012: Malawi 1:1 Nigeria; Malawi 1:1 Nigeria
23 March 2013: Namibia 0:1 Malawi; Nigeria 1:1 Kenya
07-11 June 2013: Malawi vs Namibia; Kenya vs Nigeria
14-18 June 2013: Malawi vs Kenya; Namibia vs Nigeria
06-10 Sept 2013: Nigeria vs Malawi; Kenya vs Namibia

Malawi Starting 11 (Namibia 0:1 Malawi):

Goalkeeper: Owen Chaima (1)
Defenders: Moses Chavula (3), Harry Nyirenda (7), James Sangala (5), Limbikani Mzava (14)
Midfielders: Jos. Kamwendo (10), Doug Chirambo (6), Rob. Ng’ambi (15), Fischer Kondowe (2)
Strikers: Atusaye Nyondo (18), Zicco Mkanda (9)

Nigeria 1:1 Kenya

This weekend’s results (all groups):

Group A: South Africa 2:0 C.A.R.; Ethiopia 1:0 Botswana
Group B: Tunisia 2:1 Sierra Leone; Eq. Guinea 4:3 Cape Verde
Group C: Côte d’Ivoire 3:0 Gambia; Tanzania 3:1 Morocco
Group D: Ghana 4:0 Sudan; Lesotho 1:1 Zambia
Group E: Burkina Faso 4:0 Niger; Congo 1:0 Gabon
Group F: Namibia 0:1 Malawi; Nigeria 0:1 Kenya
Group G: Egypt 2:1 Zimbabwe; Mozambique 0:0 Guinea
Group H: Algeria 3:1 Benin; Rwanda 1:2 Mali
Group I: Cameroon 2:1 Togo; Congo DR 0:0 Libya
Group J: Senegal 1:1 Angola; Liberia 2:0 Uganda

For Match Day 1 Results click HERE
For Match Day 2 Results click HERE

Standings:

Here is a poll:

NAMIBIA vs MALAWI (Click HERE for Starting Line-Ups)

Kick-Off: 5pm Local Time (Saturday, 23 March 2013) – 11am EDT (This Blog’s Time)

Referee: Med KORDI (Tunisia)
AR1: Bechir HASSANI (Tunisia)
AR2: Mohsen BEN SALEM (Tunisia)
4th official: Nasrallah JAOUADI (Tunisia)

Click HERE for Match Officials for this weekend’s fixtures (all groups):

Group A: South Africa vs C.A.R.; Ethiopia vs Botswana
Group B: Tunisia vs Sierra Leone; Eq. Guinea vs Cape Verde
Group C: Côte d’Ivoire vs Gambia; Tanzania vs Morocco
Group D: Ghana vs Sudan; Lesotho vs Zambia
Group E: Burkina Faso vs Niger; Congo vs Gabon
Group F: Namibia vs Malawi; Nigeria vs Kenya
Group G: Egypt vs Zimbabwe; Mozambique vs Guinea
Group H: Algeria vs Benin; Rwanda vs Mali
Group I: Cameroon vs Togo; Congo DR vs Libya
Group J: Senegal vs Angola; Liberia vs Uganda

For Match Day 1 Results click HERE
For Match Day 2 Results click HERE

Standings before this weekend’s results:

Related Posts:
- World Cup Brazil 2014 Qualifiers (CAF – 2nd Round) – Is it 2014 yet?
- Namibia vs Malawi (World Cup Brazil 2014 Qualifiers) – Malawi 25-man squad

Remaining Fixtures:
22-26 March 2013: Namibia vs Malawi; Nigeria vs Kenya
07-11 June 2013: Malawi vs Namibia; Kenya vs Nigeria
14-18 June 2013: Malawi vs Kenya; Namibia vs Nigeria
06-10 Sept 2013: Nigeria vs Malawi; Kenya vs Namibia

Malawi 25-man squad to go into camp tomorrow for the match against Namibia on 23 March 2013:

Goal-Keepers:
1. Charles Swini (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
2. Owen Chaima (Big Bullets, Malawi)
3. Richard Chipuwa (Mighty Wanderers, Malawi)

Defenders:
4. John Lanjesi (CIVO United, Malawi)
5. Bongani Kaipa (Mighty Wanderers, Malawi)
6. Foster Namwera (Mighty Wanderers, Malawi)
7. Sankhani Mkandawire (Big Bullets, Malawi)
8. George Nyirenda (Big Bullets, Malawi)
9. Lucky Malata (Silver Strikers, Malawi) – 1st call-up

Midfielders:
10) Chimango Kayira (Big Bullets, Malawi)
11) Frank Banda (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
12) Patrick Gunde (CIVO United, Malawi)
13) Young Chimodzi Jnr (Silver Strikers, Malawi) – 1st call-up
14) Victor Limbani (Blantyre United, Malawi) – 1st call-up
15) Ndaziona Chatsalira (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
16) Douglas Chirambo (Big Bullets, Malawi)
17) Miciam Mhone (Blue Eagles, Malawi)
18) Fischer Kondowe (Big Bullets, Malawi)

Strikers:
19) Ishmael Thindwa (EPAC United, Malawi)
20) Gabadhino Mhango (Big Bullets, Malawi)
21) Gastin Simkonda (Moyale Barracks, Malawi)
22) Boniface Kaulesi (Red Lions, Malawi) – 1st call-up
23) Harvey Mkacha (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
24) Rodrick Gonani (Silver Strikers, Malawi)
25) Moses Nankumba (AZAM Tigers, Malawi) – 1st call-up

Since Malawi National Team coach Kinnah Phiri was fired in January, the team will be coached by caretaker coach Eddington Ng’onamo and his two assistants – former national team players Ernest “Wire” Mtawali and Patrick “General” Mabedi

Foreign based players will be named later. Foreign based regular national team players include Goalkeeper Simplex Nthala (Maculmana, Mozambique); Defenders James Sangala (Benfica, Angola), Limbikani Mzava (Blomfontein Celtics, South Africa); Harry Nyirenda (Black Leopards, South Africa); Midfielders Robert Ng’ambi (Platinum Stars, South Africa), Joseph Kamwendo (Maculmana, Mozambique); Strikers Atusaye Nyondo (Supersport, South Africa); Robin Ngalande (South Africa); Chiukepo Msowoya (Maxaquene, Mozambique), Zicco Nkanda (Maculmana, Mozambique)

Ghana 2:0 Malawi (AFCON 2013 Qualifiers 1st leg) – Malawi Starting Line Up:

Goalkeeper: Simplex Nthala (16)
Defenders: Moses Chavula (3), James Sangala (5), Harry Nyirenda (4), Limbikani Mzava (12)
Midfielders: Joseph Kamwendo (10), Dave Banda (6), Frank Banda (13), Chimango Kayira (8), Peter Wadabwa (2)
Striker: Atusaye Nyondo (18)

Malawi’s last match was a friendly against South Africa (South Africa 3:1 Malawi) on 22 December 2012.

Malawi Squad (against South Africa):

Goalkeepers: Simplex Nthala (Vilanculos, Mozambique); Charles Swini (Silver Strikers)

Defenders: Limbikani Mzava (Blomfontein Celtics, S.A); Harry Nyirenda (Black Leopards, S.A); James Sangala (Premiero de Agusto, Angola); Moses Chavula (Wanderers); Foster Namwera (Wanderers); John Lanjesi (CIVO); Steve Chagoma (Blue Eagles);

Midfielders: Robert Ng’ambi (Platinum, S.A); Joseph Kamwendo (Wanderers); Chimango Kayira (Bullets); Phillip Masiye (Blue Eagles); Micium Mhone (Blue Eagles); Frank Banda (Silver Strikers); Davie Banda (Red Lions)

Strikers: Atusaye Nyondo (Supersport, S.A); Zicco Mkanda (Desportivo Malcumana, Mozambique); Gabadihno Mhango (Bullets); Chiukepo Msowoya (ESCOM)

Click here for Match 1 Results
Click here for Match 2 Results

Match 3 Fixtures (22-26 March 2013)

Group A: South Africa vs C.A.R.; Ethiopia vs Botswana
Group B: Tunisia vs Sierra Leone; Eq. Guinea vs Cape Verde
Group C: Côte d’Ivoire vs Gambia; Tanzania vs Morocco
Group D: Ghana vs Sudan; Lesotho vs Zambia
Group E: Burkina Faso vs Niger; Congo vs Gabon
Group F: Namibia vs Malawi; Nigeria vs Kenya
Group G: Egypt vs Zimbabwe; Mozambique vs Guinea
Group H: Algeria vs Benin; Rwanda vs Mali
Group I: Cameroon vs Togo; Congo DR vs Libya
Group J: Senegal vs Angola; Liberia vs Uganda

Group F:

1. Nigeria = 4 points (Nigeria 1:0 Namibia; Malawi 1:1 Nigeria)
2. Namibia = 3 points (Nigeria 1:0 Namibia; Namibia 1:0 Kenya)
3. Malawi = 2 points (Kenya 0:0 Malawi; Malawi 1:1 Nigeria)
4. Kenya = 1 point (Kenya 0:0 Malawi; Namibia 1:0 Kenya)

Remaining Fixtures:
22-26 March 2013: Namibia vs Malawi; Nigeria vs Kenya
07-11 June 2013: Malawi vs Namibia; Kenya vs Nigeria
14-18 June 2013: Malawi vs Kenya; Namibia vs Nigeria
06-10 Sept 2013: Nigeria vs Malawi; Kenya vs Namibia

By the way, FAM (Football Association of Malawi) fired Malawi National Team Coach Kinnah Phiri on 12 January 2013. Last week FAM appointed Bullets FC coach Eddington Ng’onamo as caretaker coach and also appointed former Malawi National Team players Earnest “Wire” Mtawali and Patrick “General” Mabedi as his assistants. The three are yet to be offered the contractual Terms Of Reference. FAM President Walter Nyamilandu knows that time is of the essence. The caretaker coaches need to be offered the TORs forthwith! “We cannot go beyond next week. We don’t have enough time (to prepare for the match against Namibia).”

The Flames’ last match was a friendly against South Africa on 12 December 2012.

In his acceptance speech, FAM President Walter Nyamilandu promised to deliver on his campaign promises including: “I have a vision, I am visionary. When I announced in 2004 that Malawi will go either to the World Cup / 2010 Africa Cup of Nations people said I was dreaming. Today Am coming up again with another vision. Malawi can go to the World Cup in 2014….”

YES WE CAN?

Here is a poll:

3rd Place Play-Off
9 Feb 2012: Mali 3:1 Ghana (20:00 Port Elizabeth)

Finals
10 Feb 2012: Nigeria 1:0 Burkina Faso (20:00 J’burg)

This poll is now closed. Here is a new poll:

Related Posts:

- 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Open Thread
- 2013 AFCON: South Africa vs Malawi (Friendly)
- 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament Draw Held
- 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament Draw

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The road to the Semi-Finals
- Click here for Match Day 1 Results and Video Highlights
- Click here for Match Day 2 Results and Video Highlights
- Click here for Match Day 3 Results and Video Highlights
- Click here for 1/4 Finals Results and Video Highlights

Semi-Finals Fixtures (Time = Local Time = UTC/GMT +02 hours):

6 Feb 2012: Mali 1:4 Nigeria (17:00 Durban)

6 Feb 2012: Ghana 1:1 (2:3) Burkina Faso (20:30 Nespruit)

By the way, this poll is still open:

The road to the 1/4 Finals
- Click here for Match Day 1 Results and Video Highlights
- Click here for Match Day 2 Results and Video Highlights
- Click here for Match Day 3 Results and Video Highlights

1/4 Finals fixtures (Time = Local Time = UTC/GMT +02 hours):

2 Feb (1/4 Finals 1): Ghana 2:0 Cape Verde (17:00 Port Elizabeth)

2 Feb (1/4 Finals 2): South Africa 1:1 (1:3 PSO) Mali (20:30 Durban)

3 Feb (1/4 Finals 3): Cote d’ Ivoire 1:2 Nigeria (17:00 Rustenburg)

3 Feb (1/4 Finals 4): Burkina Faso 1:0 Togo (20:30 Nelspruit)

Here is our new poll:

- This is the first time for Cape Verde and Togo to make it to the AFCON 1/4 Finals
- This is the first AFCON 1/4 Finals without a team from North Africa

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Group A (Click here for 23 man squads)

19 Jan (Match Day 1): South Africa 0:0 Cape Verde; Angola 0:0 Morocco
23 Jan (Match Day 2): South Africa 2:0 Angola; Morocco 1:1 Cape Verde
27 Jan (Match Day 3): South Africa 2:2 Morocco; Cape Verde 2:1 Angola

1) South Africa = 5 points (through to the 1/4 finals)
2) Cape Verde = 5 points (through to the 1/4 finals)
3) Morocco = 3 points (Out!)
4) Angola = 1 point (Out!)

This Group A poll is now closed.

South Africa 2:2 Morocco

Cape Verde 2:1 Angola

Group B (Click here for 23-man squads)

20 Jan (Match Day 1): Ghana 2:2 DR Congo; Mali 1:0 Niger
24 Jan (Match Day 2): Ghana 1:0 Mali (17:00); Niger 0:0 DR Congo
28 Jan (Match Day 3): Ghana 3:0 Niger; DR Congo 1:1 Mali (19:00)

1) Ghana = 7 points (through to the 1/4 finals)
2) Mali = 4 points (through to the 1/4 finals)
3) DR Congo = 3 points (Out!)
4) Niger = 1 point (Out!)

This Group B poll is now closed

Ghana 3:0 Niger

DR Congo 1:1 Mali

Group C (Click here for 23-man squads)

21 Jan (Match Day 1): Zambia 1:1 Ethiopia; Nigeria 1:1 Burkina Faso
25 Jan (Match Day 2): Zambia 1:1 Nigeria; Burkina Faso 4:0 Ethiopia
29 Jan (Match Day 3): Zambia vs. Burkina Faso; Ethiopia vs. Nigeria (19:00)

1) Burkina Faso = 5 points (thought to the 1/4 finals)
2) Nigeria = 5 points (through to the 1/4 finals)
3) Zambia = 3 points (Out!)
4) Ethiopia = 1 point (Out!)

This Group C Poll is now closed

Zambia 0:0 Burkina Faso

Nigeria 2:0 Ethiopia

Group D (Click here for 23-man squads)

22 Jan (Match Day 1): Cote d’ Ivoire 2:1 Togo; Tunisia; Algeria 0:2 Togo
26 Jan (Match Day 2): Cote d’ Ivoire 3:0 Tunisia; Algeria 0:2 Togo
30 Jan (Match Day 3): Cote d’ Ivoire vs Algeria; Togo vs. Tunisia (19:00)

1) Cote d’ Ivoire = 7 points (through to the 1/4 finals)
2) Togo = 4 points (through to the 1/4 finals)
3) Tunisia = 3 points (Out!)
4) Algeria = 0 (Out!)

This Group D Poll is now closed

Cote d’ Ivoire 2:2 Algeria

Togo 1:1 Tunisia

Here is a NEW Poll:

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- 2013 AFCON Match Day 2: Cream rises to the top
- 2013 AFCON: Match Day 1
- 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Open Thread
- 2013 AFCON: South Africa vs Malawi (Friendly)
- 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament Draw Held
- 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament Draw

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