The Football Association of Malawi has announced that the coaches who won the Four-Nation tournament in March this year have been retained following the team’s performance in the tournament.
Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Assistant Coach, Bob Mpinganjira has retained his position as the Head Coach for Malawi U-20 National Team and has been tasked to lead the team at this year’s Cosafa Cup| African Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
“The Football Association of Malawi has kept faith in the coaching staff, retaining the panel that guided the team to their recent triumph,” announces the Association.
This means that Bob will be assisted by Milias Jegwe Pofera and Bullets Reserves coach, Enos Chatama. Mcdonald Yobe will continue as the team’s fitness trainer while Nicholas Mhango and is the Team Manager.
Malawi U-20 National Team is scheduled to report for camp on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Mpira Village in Blantyre to prepare for the AFCON Under 20 Cosafa Qualifer to be staged in Mozambique later this month and Malawi has been placed in Group C alongside South Africa, Comoros, and Lesotho.
The technical panel led by Mpinganjira has named a 30-man provisional squad for the tournament and about 16 players return from the March competition, ready to bring their experience to the upcoming tournament.
Below is the Full List:
GOALKEEPERS: Amos Sande (Ekhaya Fc) Julius Banda (FCB Nyasa big Bullets Rsv) Vincent Mdoka (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Rsv) Innocent Kamwambe (Lube Masters)
DEFENDERS : Washali Jaziya (Silver Strikers Rsv) Edward Thengo (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Helmas Masinja (Ascent Academy ) Kondwani Tebulo (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Anold Jumbe (Luanar Fc) Happy Mphepo (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Andrew Lameck (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv ) Yohane Jimu (Ekhaya Fc)
MIDFIELDERS: Dan Kudonto (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers) Oscar Petro ( FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Francis Malikebu (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Mwisho Mhango (Ascent academy) Chifuniro Kamenya (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers) Blessings Kanowa (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Maxwell Tsakanamba (TDS) Steve Palemeza (Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Youth) Chrispine Mapemba (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets) Wyson Msuka (Agumbala Fc) Hadji Steven (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Felix Jalasi (TDS)
ATTACKERS : Madalitso Safuli (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Misheck Billiat (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Emmanuel Saviel (Mufulira Wanderers) Masambelo Kalua (Mighty Tigers) Zannil Jussab (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Rsv) Benard Mpoto (NRC Academy
