By Burnett Munthali
Malawi’s national football team, the Flames, is set to face Zambia in the Mukuru Four Nations tournament, scheduled to kick off on March 28, 2026, in Francistown, Botswana.
The draw for the tournament was held today, pitting the Flames against the Zambian team in a highly anticipated match.
The winner of the Malawi-Zambia match will face the winner of the Botswana-Zimbabwe game in the semi-finals.

The losers of the semi-finals will play each other to determine the third-place team.
Flames coach Kalisto Pasuwa is expected to announce his squad for the tournament at a press conference later today.
Pasuwa will need to decide on the team that will take on Zambia, a formidable opponent in the region.
The Flames have been preparing hard for the tournament and are looking to make a mark in the competition.
The team has been training intensively, and Pasuwa is confident that they will put up a good fight against Zambia.
The Mukuru Four Nations tournament is a great opportunity for the Flames to test their skills against top-notch teams in the region.
The tournament will feature four teams, and the Flames are eager to make a statement.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 28 to March 31, 2026, in Francistown, Botswana.
The Flames will be looking to make the most of this opportunity and bring pride to Malawian football fans.


