FIRELESS FLAMES MISSES AFCON TICKET
By Hastings Wadza Kasonga Jr
Malawi Football team have killed their chances of qualifying for the 2023 Ivory Coast African Cup of Nations after failing to produce a stunning performance in a 0-0 draw against Ethiopia in a match played at the Zimpeto Stadium in Mozambique on Tuesday afternoon.
The Flames had a better first 45 minutes but failed to convert the 8 attempts found in the half but had to suffer in the second half as Ethiopia dominated the whole half.
The hosts had a good game in the opening 10 minutes but Chawanangwa Kaonga got a clear chance on 11th minute but his shot hit the goalkeeper for a corner then Ethiopia went close 15 minutes later but Chembezi blocked the ball. The Flames had chances missed from Idana, Chembezi, Mwase and Mbulu as they sort for the opener.
The best player in the offensive side, Kaonga was replaced by Gaddie Chirwa at half time then Chifundo Mphasi and Chikumbutso Salima came in for Mbulu and Chester
But Ethiopia dominated the whole game with Brighton Munthali making big saves to deny the hosts from scoring and the only result that was found in Patrick Mabedi's first competitive match was a draw.
The result means Guinea joins Egypt as teams that have qualified to the AFCON in group D as Malawi and Ethiopia lie third and fourth respectively with 4 points each from 5 games. Malawi have just scored two goals in 2-1 win over Ethiopia in their opening match of the campaign but have failed to score in all four games.
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