(By Vinjeru Ngwira)
The Malawi National soccer team the flames has finally qualified in the round of 16 of the 2021 total energies Africa Cup of Nations edition taking place in Cameroonβs YAOUNDΓ.Flames has reached this stage of the tournament for the first time in history since1957 when African Cup of Nations was introduced. Flames has made three times appearance at this stage of the competition.
The qualification follows the results in a match between Egypt and Sudan which ended up Egypt slapping Sudan a goal to nil.
The 2021 total-energies Africa Cup of Nations has proved that football is not all about history, since best ranked teams in Africa like Ghana the three time winners 1963, 1965, 1978, Zimbabwe just mention a few have packed home after been booted out in the group stages. Afcon 2021 has proven to be a total surprise as far as African football is concerned.
Avantmalawi and many Malawians who loves their team as well as neighbouring SADC countries have thrown their weight behind the Flames.
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