Malawi lose BS AFCON opener to MOZ

Malawi lost 4-3 to Mozambique in their opening match of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in the coastal city of Hurghada in Egypt on Sunday.

Mozambique captain Rachide Sefo Smith scored with the last kick of the match to give his side victory with the two sides tied at 3-3.

Smith gave his side the lead in the 8th minute but Malawi equalised at the start of the second period as Sandram Sadi scored straight from kick-off.

Mozambique were back in the lead through Antonio Jose Pedro Namape Junior but Sadi levelled the matters again for Malawi.

Malawi then took the lead at the start of third quarter through captain Isaac Kajamu but Namape scored again to make it 3-3.

With the match heading for extra time Smith pounced on a loose ball to win the game for Mozambique.

In a post-match interview, Malawi coach, Willy Kumilambe, praised his players for putting up a spirited performance and said he will motivate them to be ready for another crucial showdown against reigning champions Senegal on Monday.

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