Malawi National Beach Soccer team are out of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations following an 11-6 defeat to Mauritania.

This was the team’s third defeat in group B after they lost go Mozambique and Senegal in the first two matches.

Malawi started strong, coming from behind to win the first period 3-2.

However, Mauritania dominated the second period, leading 7-4 and sealed their victory with an 11-6 final score.

Sandram Saad Ussi scored four goals for Malawi, with other goals from Isaac Kajamu and Dala Simba.

Malawi will on Thursday face Tanzania in the 7/8  place playoffs.

This marked their second AFCON appearance following their debut at the 2022 Vilankulo tournament.

Line up:

1. Justin Bonongwe
5. Martin Billiat
9. Frank Mwenelupembe
10. Sandram Sadi Usi
11. Dala Simba Dala

Substitutes
4. Isaac Kajamu
2. Thoko Kamanga
3. Mike Chavula
12. Mussa Haji
13. Eddie Jamu
7. O’Brien Nkhumbula
6. Ibrahim Saidi