
Coach Young Chimodzi has made six changes to the team that played against South Africa on Friday for today’s Cosafa quarterfinal match against Mozambique.
Youngster Gerald Phiri is set to make his official debut with a starting place ahead of Frank Banda.
Mcdonald Harawa returns in goals while Yamikani Fodya is starting a head of Francis Mlimbika. Robin Ngalande, John Banda and Micium Mhone have also pushed themselves into the starting XL following a good showing in the South Africa match.
Full Starting XL
Macdonald Harawa, Limbikani Mzava, John Lanjesi, Lucky Malata (C), Yamikani Fodya, Chimango Kayira, John Banda, Micium Mhone, Gerald Phiri JNR, Robin Ngalande Mahummad Sulumba.
SUBS: Charles Swini, Bashir Maunde, Francis Mlimbika, Chikoti Chirwa, Frank Banda, Ernest Tambe, Zicco Mkanda, Tizgobele Kumwenda,Fischer Kondowe

Flames starting XI against Mozambique
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