Wongani Lungu scored on his senior Malawi debut in a 2-0 victory against Comoros, helping the Flames secure a 4-0 aggregate win in the CAF African Nations Championship qualifier. Malawi will face the winner of the upcoming match between Egypt and South Africa in the next round.
Wongani Lungu made an impressive debut for Malawi’s senior national team, scoring in a 2-0 victory against Comoros during the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship qualifier. The match took place at the Bingu National Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Lungu’s goal came just five minutes into the second half, providing the Flames with a crucial lead.
The Flames extended their lead through Silver Strikers forward Binwell Katinji, who scored in the 59th minute. This solid performance secured Malawi’s advancement to the next round, achieving a 4-0 aggregate victory over The Coelacanths after their previous 2-0 win in the first leg.
In addition to Lungu, Alick Lungu, Lloyd Aaron, and Yankho Singo were also in the starting lineup under coach Kalisto Pasuwa. Substitutes included Chikumbutso Salima and Ephraim Kondowe, who came on in the 74th and 78th minutes, respectively. Chawanangwa Gumbo replaced Lungu in the 85th minute, while goalkeeper Richard Chimbamba remained an unused substitute.
Looking ahead, Malawi’s next challenge will be against the winner of the upcoming match between Egypt and South Africa. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in their first leg matchup in Bloemfontein, with the decisive second leg set for Sunday in Ismailia.
The article highlights Wongani Lungu’s successful debut for Malawi’s national team, where he contributed to a significant victory over Comoros in the CAF African Nations Championship qualifier. The Flames secured a place in the next round and will face either Egypt or South Africa, both of which hold competitive standings in the tournament.
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