Mtawali names squad for Zim match and Cosafa

Mtawali

Flames coach Ernest Mtawali has named a 27 man squad for the 2017 Afcon qualifier against Zimbabwe and the COSAFA Tournament in Namibia next month.
The team will start camp training on Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Mpira Village in Blantyre and all players are expected to arrive by 17:00 hours.
The Flames are expected to play against the Zebras of Botswana on 29th May 2016 in Francistown in an international friendly match. Travelling details for the team will be communicated in due course.
GOALKEEPERS
Charles Swini – H.B. Songo F.C (Mozambique)
Brighton Munthali – Silver Strikers F.C
John Soko – Blue Eagles F.C
DEFENDERS
Harry Nyirenda – Black Leopards F.C (South Africa)
Limbikani Mzava – Mpumalanga Black Aces (South Africa)
John Lanjesi – Nyasa Big Bullets F.C
Miracle Gabeya – Nyasa Big Bullets F.C
Yamikani Fodya – Nyasa Big Bullets F.C
Stanley Sanudi – Be Forward Wanderers F.C
Francis Mulimbika – Be Forward Wanderers F.C
MIDFIELDERS
Josephy Kamwendo – Liga Mulcumana F.C (Mozambique)
John Banda – Ferraiviaro de Nampula (Mozambique)
Micium Mhone – Jommo Cosmos F.C (South Africa)
Gerald Phiri Junior – Bidvest F.C (South Africa)
Isaac Kaliyati – Be Forward Wanderers F.C
Rafiq Namwera – Be Forward Wanderers F.C
Jafalie Chande – Be Forward Wanderers F.C
Paul Phiri – MAFCO F.C
Stein Malata – MAFCO F.C
Wonderful Jeremani – Silver Strikers F.C
Dalitso Sayilesi – Nyasa Big Bullets F.C
STRIKERS
Chiukepo Msowoya – Nyasa Big Bullets F.C
Muhammed Sulumba – Nyasa Big Bullets F.C
Gabadihno Mhango – Golden Arrows (South Africa)
Schumacher Kuwali – Ferraiviaro de Nampula (Mozambique)
Peter Wadabwa – Be Forward Wanderers F.C
Richard Mbulu – MAFCO F.C

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