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PASUWA KEEPS FAITH WITH MALAWI SELECTION FOR WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

 

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Malawi Head Coach Kalisto Pasuwa has maintained 24 of the 26 players who featured in last month's FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Namibia and Liberia, in his final 25-man squad for the upcoming encounters against Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe.

The Flames will host Equatorial Guinea on 9th October 2025 at Bingu National Stadium, before travelling to Tunis for the away fixture against São Tomé and Príncipe on 13th October.

The squad includes 15 foreign-based players, among them Jubril Okedina, who returns to the team after missing out on recent fixtures.

Okedina who plays for Bohemian FC in Ireland is set for his first competitive appearance after featuring in the Four national tournament in March last year.

Coach Pasuwa's charges are expected to regroup in Lilongwe on Sunday, 5th October 2025, to begin preparations for the two fixtures.

GOALKEEPERSWilliam Thole (Simba Bhora), George Chikooka (Silver Strikers), Joshua Waka (Ekhaya FC)

DEFENDERSNickson Nyasulu (FC Platinum), Dennis Chembezi (Al Qasim FC), Emmanuel Nyirenda (Mighty Wanderers FC), Charles Petro (Botosani FC), Gomegzani Chirwa (Ngezi Platinum), Mcdonald Lameck (Silver Strikers), Alick Lungu (Ekhaya), Jubril Okedina (Bohemian FC)

MIDFIELDERSYankho Singo (FC Nyasa Big Bullets FC), Blessings Singini (Mighty Wanderers FC), Lloyd Aaron (Muaither SC), Lloyd Njaliwa (Costa Do Sol), Robert Saizi (Zanaco), Maxwell Paipi (Silver Strikers FC)

FORWARDSFrank Gabadinho Mhango (Richards Bay), Richard Mbulu (Costa Do Sol), Mayele Malango (Monterey Bay FC), Patrick Mwaungulu (TP Mazembe), Chikumbutso Salima (FC Nyasa Big Bullets), Lanjesi Nkhoma (TP Mazembe), Chawanangwa Kaonga (Zanaco FC), Wisdom Mpinganjira (Mighty Wanderers FC)

RONALDO OVERTAKES MESSI: PORTUGAL STAR BREAKS RECORD IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER THRASHING

Cristiano Ronaldo registered yet another record as Portugal crushed Armenia 5-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers opener. Ronaldo scored twice in the game and also paid emotional tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota.

Cristiano Ronaldo applauds fans after being substituted. Image: Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo starred again as Portugal thrashed Armenia 5-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers opener on Saturday night. The 40-year-old scored twice in the match as Portugal dominated from start to finish.

Portugal got off to a fast start when Joao Felix scored in the 10th minute. Ronaldo doubled the lead in the 21st minute with a close-range finish, followed by Joao Cancelo’s goal in the 32nd minute. Ronaldo then added a brilliant goal in the 46th minute, before Portugal scored the fifth goal later in the match.

- FP Sports Desk