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Malawi to teach Ivory Coast the “Egypt Lesson”

March 27th, 2009 | By: sscouser | 10 Comments »

In an exclusive interview before the draw for the third round was conducted, Kinnah, the coach of The Flames said: “Gone are the days when Africa had permanent soccer giants and full-time also-runs; now each team is like a mystery that needs to be studied and uncovered, especially on their home soil.”

He added: “We are not afraid of any team, and now we look forward to meeting either Cameroon or Ivory Coast so that we may teach them the ‘Egypt lesson’. Let me say, here, that no team, not even the current World Champions Italy, can beat us on home soil (Kamuzu Stadium).”

“But, not only that, the current African champions Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo (whom Malawi humbled 2-1 at the giant Kamuzu Stadium on October 11) struggled to beat us on their own home soil and had to be saved by ‘pocket’ goals. It shows that we are getting there,” said Phiri.

“These teams will always come (to Malawi) happily, because we are the warmest people on the continent, and go back home in shame. But we will not stop to smile at them, as they do to us when we visit their countries; that is the national team we have always worked hard to build, and is now showing signs of maturity.”

If we are to go by Kinnah’s words, if the Flames manage a draw this Sunday they (The Elephants) may as well say bye to World Cup 2010. To be forewarned is to be forearmed.

Don’t hate the messenger.

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Comments

By Tamim | March 27th, 2009 at 1:39 pm

ok, ” egypt lesson” has two parts one you remember very well when we lost; the other part “don’t mess with egypt” you always choose to ignore it or turn a blind eye on it is that we trashed you in cairo, i don’t remember a single malwian attack on el hadary!!!

ps: do you really believe that this kamuzu stadium is giant!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Chiko | March 27th, 2009 at 1:41 pm

This game will set the tone for Malawi. If we can win this one then South Africa here we come. I think it will end 0-0

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By L.F | March 27th, 2009 at 2:14 pm

Anouma To Quit If Ivory Coast Don’t Qualify
http://worldcup.mtnfootball.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=17409

Anouma, your days as coach of Ivory Coast are numbered.

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By Scouser | March 27th, 2009 at 3:08 pm

Tamim, it’s called the “Cinderella” story.

The Flames have always been referred to as the “underdogs” in their previous groups. “Underdogs” have to work twice as hard and be twice as smart as the big, established teams out there. So, no wonder there’s the joy of upset. The surprise and celebration of the long-shot win: The stories that are told over and over about the dramatic “I can’t believe it” happenings.

Tamim, Malawi won again in Egypt. After Malawi beat Egypt 1-0 in Malawi, most Egyptian fans predicted that The Flames would be mummified in Egypt by at least 5 goals to nil. Egypt ended up “winning” unconvincingly (2-0). I understand you were saved by “pocket goals”. Also, after scoring a goal against Malawi in Egypt, did you see Egyptian fans celebrating as if their team had just scored a winning goal in the World Cup Finals?. Really proved that you are quite scared of The Flames.

P/S
Kamuzu Stadium is really a giant stadium. Definitions of stadium include: “a large usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports events.” Give me examples of stadiums (stadia) that are as “tall” as the Giant Kamuzu Stadium.

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By TK | March 27th, 2009 at 5:26 pm

My prediction is 1-0 Malawi.The lone goal will be scored through a penalty in the dying minutes of the final half.The scorer will be a substitute striker.

By Marwen | March 27th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

I hope malawi win this match, good luck.

By Glen | March 27th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

Ivory Coast is a good team, no doubt about that. They also have the feeling that they are the best in Africa (I hope they still know that Egypt exists anyway. The beauty in all this is that Flames are likened to David and Ivory Coast to Goliath…

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By Sekuru | March 27th, 2009 at 9:50 pm

Malawi should avoid conceding an early goal. If Ivory Coast happen to score the first 10 minutes then Malawi will receive at least 5. Malawi should “park the bus” in front of goal. There is no need to take risks this Sunday. A draw will be a win for Malawi.

By shane | March 28th, 2009 at 9:18 am

I’d love to see Malawi win this match but I expect them to get trounced. And while Malawi were great at home in the last round I also don’t expect three wins from them again. Getting to the Nations Cup would be a tremendous achievement. Getting to the World Cup would probably be the biggest shock in African World Cup qualifying history if not all of qualifying history.

By Dereck | March 29th, 2009 at 9:58 am

GO GO GO the flames.

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