Malawi coach confident his team can spring a surprise against Egypt in AFCON qualifiers

Malawi coach Kalisto Pasuwa said his team is ready to face Egypt on Friday in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, expressing hope of securing a positive result. He said the team’s early arrival in Egypt gave the players enough time to prepare and adjust before the match.

Former Malawi coach Kenah Phiri believes the current Egypt team is less intimidating than the side his country faced in 2008, citing Malawi’s one-nil victory over them at the time. He said another win was possible if the players went into the match with confidence, and urged them not to be afraid of Egypt’s star names, including Mohamed Salah.

Former Malawi player Evels B. Kafoteka also urged the national team players to show commitment and hard work, and to treat Egypt like any other opponent. Malawi are third in Group B with three points from two matches, having recorded one win and one loss, while Egypt top the group with four points from the same number of matches.