Babatunde Thanks FAM and Coaches After First Goal

Flames forward Babatunde Adepoju has thanked the Football Association of Malawi for giving him the opportunity to play for the national team, and the coaches for their trust after he netted his first international goal.

The player was born in Nigeria but switched nationality through naturalization after staying in the country for over 7 years, making him eligible to feature for the Flames.

Babatunde scored his first goal on Tuesday in Malawi’s 1-1 draw against Ethiopia, his second game since making his debut. He celebrated by thanking God, his family, coaches, and FAM.

“All glory to God for His grace and strength through every step. To my family, thank you for your love, prayers, and sacrifice. You’re my backbone.

“To the coaches, thank you for the guidance, discipline, and belief in me. You shaped me. To the Football Association of Malawi, FAM, thank you for the opportunity and support to represent this great country.

Babatunde score first Flames goal

Nigerian-born forward Babatunde Adepoju scored his first international goal, but it was not enough to fire the Flames past Ethiopia as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in the second international friendly. The match was held at Dire Dawa National Stadium in Addis Ababa on Tuesday afternoon.

Babatunde found the target in the 19th minute, but the Flames failed to hold on to their lead as Binyam Belay levelled before halftime. The second half produced a less entertaining match and yielded no goals.

Head coach Pasuwa was furious, saying the team needed to win but again conceded after taking the lead and also missed clear cut chances just as in the first friendly match.

“Also, one area I noticed is that when we are pressed high we struggle to play out from that situation, so I need to work on that as well,” he added.

He also hailed Babatunde for ending his wait for a first international goal, and said he believes it will motivate him and other playe

Nyasulu Close to Joining Scottland FC

Flames defender Nickson Nyasulu is reported to be close to joining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Scottland FC. The club is looking to beat Hardrock FC to the player’s signature.

Nyasulu was first targeted by Hardrock, which had written to FC Platinum to enquire about his availability. FC Platinum demanded US50,000 dollars plus Junior Makunike for the deal.

However, before the move could be finalized, Scottland FC entered the race and are now set to complete the transfer, according to reports in Zimbabwe.

The deal could see Scottland striker Isakar Gurirab move in the opposite direction. Nyasulu is keen to reunite with his former coach Norman Mapeza, with whom he worked at FC Platinum.

The defender has been consistent since joining the Zimbabwean side from FCB Nyasa Big Bullets. He played 33 games last season and has kept his place in the team this season.

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Haiya akukhulupilira kuti boma likonza ma bwalo

Mtsogoleri wa bungwe la Football Association of Malawi, Fleetwood Haiya, wati ali ndi chikhulupiliro kuti boma likhale likukonza ma bwalo osiyanasiyana mdziko muno kamba koti ndi boma lakumva ndipo awamvera mapempho awo.

Iye amayankhula pomwe anali mu boma la Thyolo pa masewero omwe Nchema United inalepherana 0-0 ndi Mighty Wanderers Reserve pa masewero amu FINCA Southern Region Division League One lamulungu masana pa bwalo la Nchima.

Iye anati bwalo la Thyolo lomwe likadamangidwabe komanso ma bwalo a Kamuzu ndi Mzuzu pambali pa ena ali mmanja mwa boma ndipo akukhulupilira kuti ntchito zomwe zikugwilidwa pa mabwalowa zikhale zikutha posachedwa.

"Mpira umatilumikizitsa posatengera kusiyana mtundu, khungu kaya chipani, nde takhala tikupempha boma kuti atimalizire bwalo la Thyolo poti lili mmanja mwawo nde poti ndi boma lokumva za anthu, ndikukhulupilira kuti atikonzera pamodzi ndi mabwalo ena ngati Kamuzu ndi Mzuzu mu masiku akudzawa,"

*Flames Beaten in Addis Ababa

Malawi’s national football team put up an impressive second-half performance but failed to score as they lost 1-0 to Ethiopia in their first FIFA break friendly match. The game was played at Dire Dawa National Stadium in Addis Ababa on Saturday afternoon.

A third-minute goal by Fitmus Tirahun for the hosts was enough to secure the win, despite the Flames coming close on several occasions.

Chifundo Mphasi missed two clear chances, while Christopher Kumwembe, Babatunde Adepoju, and Gaddie Chirwa also went close. Substitute Blessings Singini made a game-changing impact after coming on.

Head coach Kalisto Pasuwa said conceding early and missing good chances were the factors that led to their defeat.

“We started slowly. We conceded from a corner kick in the early minutes and lost concentration. We created chances but unfortunately did not score in the first half. In the second half, after the changes, we played better and had more clear chances than our o