By Shaffie A Mtambo
Malawi’s local football team emerged victorious against South Africa, winning 1-0 at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday in the CHAN tournament.
The decisive goal came in the 87th minute when Zeliati Nkhoma headed home Wisdom Mpinganjira’s corner kick, giving Malawi a crucial advantage in the two-legged encounter.
According to Flames coach Calisto Pasuwa, Malawi controlled the first half, but it was in the second half that they managed to score the winning goal.
Pasuwa likened the two-match series to a single game, with the first leg being the first half and the second leg being the second half. “We need to motivate our players,” he emphasized.
Sports analyst Charles Nyerenda believes Malawi has a good chance of qualifying for the next stage.
“In football, everything is possible, but Malawi has a chance due to the results they got in the first match,” Nyerenda said.
The return match is scheduled for coming weekend in South Africa. Malawi will need only a favorable result to book their place at the CHAN finals.
