Flames Plan Fiery Comeback Against Namibia

Malawi football team prepares for their next match against Namibia after losing to Lesotho. Assistant coach Peter Mponda believes his players learned from their mistakes. The team lost their first game when Lesotho scored late. Mponda wants his team to put more players near the goal area. The Flames dominated the ball but could not score enough goals.

Namibia has not lost any of their last six games but drew five times. The Brave Warriors beat Malawi earlier during World Cup qualifying matches. Mponda admits Namibia plays well but thinks his team is ready. Most Namibian players from the previous match will play again. The coach trusts his current squad to perform better.

Maxwell Paipi hurt himself during the Lesotho game and might not play. Doctors will decide if he can compete on Sunday. Other players can replace him if needed. The coach wants to give many players tournament experience. Building a strong team matters more than winning right away.

Malawi sits at the bottom of their group after one game. A victory against Namibia would help them advance to later rounds. The match happens at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Mponda finished tactical training with his players.