The Malawi Flames want to bounce back against Tunisia on Monday evening at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Tunis. After losing their home game 1-0 against Namibia last Thursday, the team needs to avoid a third straight loss in their World Cup quest. Coach Kalitso Pasuwa saw his team stumble after a promising start under his leadership. The previous defeat came against Equatorial Guinea with another 1-0 score back in June 2024.
Despite winning two of their first three matches, Malawi trails Tunisia by seven points in the Group H standings. They need positive results to keep their qualification hopes alive. Past meetings with Tunisia have been tough, including a 1-0 loss at BNS Stadium in Lilongwe in November 2023. The Flames can draw inspiration from their last trip to Tunis in September 2010, when they managed a 2-2 tie during Africa Cup qualifiers.
Tunisia looks mighty impressive across Group H, with four wins from five games without losing once. Coach Pasuwa stays positive even after the recent setback against Namibia. He tells his players that these things happen in soccer. Many people expected an easy win against Namibia, but the results sometimes surprise you. International games often turn on small details—one mistake leads to punishment.
The Namibia goal came when Malawi played short-handed because an injured player received treatment off-field. Looking ahead to Monday, Pasuwa has clear plans for his team. He wants his boys to just play their game against Tunisia, which sometimes struggles. The Flames must attack effectively but defend solidly against Tunisian speed. Managing player positions becomes crucial since Tunisia excels at fast counter-attacks during transitions.
Despite winning two of their first three matches, Malawi trails Tunisia by seven points in the Group H standings. They need positive results to keep their qualification hopes alive. Past meetings with Tunisia have been tough, including a 1-0 loss at BNS Stadium in Lilongwe in November 2023. The Flames can draw inspiration from their last trip to Tunis in September 2010, when they managed a 2-2 tie during Africa Cup qualifiers.
Tunisia looks mighty impressive across Group H, with four wins from five games without losing once. Coach Pasuwa stays positive even after the recent setback against Namibia. He tells his players that these things happen in soccer. Many people expected an easy win against Namibia, but the results sometimes surprise you. International games often turn on small details—one mistake leads to punishment.
The Namibia goal came when Malawi played short-handed because an injured player received treatment off-field. Looking ahead to Monday, Pasuwa has clear plans for his team. He wants his boys to just play their game against Tunisia, which sometimes struggles. The Flames must attack effectively but defend solidly against Tunisian speed. Managing player positions becomes crucial since Tunisia excels at fast counter-attacks during transitions.
