Malawi in group A of Cosafa beach soccer
Malawi national beach soccer team has been drawn in group A of the 2023 Cosafa Beach Soccer along with South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Seychelles.
On the other hand, Morocco, Mozambiqu, Tanzania and Angola are forming group B of the tournament which will be held in Durban from Sunday next week until the 23rd of this month.
According to the competition’s organisers, the top two teams in each pool will advance to the semifinals.
Currently, the Malawi team is in camp after coach Willy Kumilambe named a provisional squad last month.
Here is the Malawi provisional squad currently camping in Salima;
Goalkeepers: Justin Bonongwe (Beach Eagles), Eddie Jamu, Ishmael Saidi (Tourism), Hadji Mussa (Nyasa)
Defenders: Arnold Lasten, Blessings Likupe (Munali), Jowa Sipolo (Tourism), Martin Biliati (Nyasa), Jowl Mwamyongo (Mphanga), Alex Nsukunika (Vinthenga), Willard Maunde (MDF)
Midfielders: Dala Simba (Vinthenga), Isaac Kajamu (Sunbird Nkopola), Frank Mwenelupembe (Deep Bay), Thoko Kamanga (Beach Eagle), Chikondi Banda (Chihame), Tito Chakwawa (Chipale), Vincent Mwanyongo (Mphanga)
Strikers: Obrien Nkhukumba (Beach Eagle), Dandram Saddie (Sunbird Nkopola), Isaac Kondowe (MDF), Jairos Mussa (Nyasa), Yusuf Issah (FC Malawi), Isaac Kinna (Chihame), Chikumbutso Phiri (Mphanga)
On standby: Mike Chabvula (Rank), Yankho Biliati (Tourism), Kumbukani Phiri (Vinthenga), Nathan Longwe (Beach Eagle), Watson Simbeye (Noil) and Allan Mtawale (Chimanga)