MABEDI OPTS FOR 3-5-2 FORMATION AGAINST ZAMBIA

Flames interim coach Patrick Mabedi has named a daring first XI for this evening’s Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup against Zambia at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi Township in Durban.

Flames first choice goalkeeper Brighton Munthwill start while Mighty Mukuru Wanderers right back Stanley Sanudi will captain the side with Silver Strikers’ Nickson Mwase in central defence and unattached Dennis Chembezi on the leftback position.

Civil Service United’s Lloyd Aron will play just in front of the defence while Chimwemwe Idana will take central midfield role.

FCB Nyasa Bullets’ Alick Lungu has been deployed on the right wing while Bangwe All Stars’ Robert Saizi is will be on the right wing.

Joint TNM Super League current joint top scorer Lanjesi Nkhoma will play behind twin strikers Zanaco forward Chawanangwa Kaonga and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers’ Christopher Kumwembe.

Though a 3-5-2 formation, the system gives more room for adjustments to 4-4-2 or 4-5-1, both when attacking and defending.

The match will kick off at 6pm.

FIRST XI
Brighton Munthali (GK)
Stanley Sanudi (C)
Dennis Chembezi
Lloyd Aaron
Nickson Mwase
Alick Lungu
Chimwemwe Idana
Christopher Kumwembe,
Chawanangwa Kaonga
Lanjesi Nkhoma,
Robert Saizi

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