Malawi Coach Reveals Players’ Late Arrival Ahead of Egypt Match

Malawi head coach Kalisto Pasuwa said the delayed arrival of several players in Egypt because of travel affected the team’s preparations for their match against Egypt, scheduled for Friday, November 13, in the third round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Pasuwa explained that the delegation arrived in the early hours of the morning and that most of the players did not go to sleep until four or five in the morning. The coaching staff therefore decided to give them extra time to rest and did not hold a stretching session in the morning. Travel conditions also prevented the players from being taken to the stadium for training.

The coach said that 15 of the 24 players he called up are currently in camp. He added that Gomisan Chirwa, Lloyd Njala and MacDonald Lameck are still on their way and may arrive in the evening, while Mosho Mwango and Kaduya, who are coming from America, are expected to arrive the following day and will therefore not take part in today’s training session.

Pasuwa noted that being in Egypt early allows the team to adapt to the conditions and weather, and that staying there for several days before the match will benefit their preparations. He said the coaching staff would speak with the newly arrived players and motivate them ahead of the match, with the aim of preparing well and achieving a positive result.