TENDAI NDORO ;BILIAT KHAMA NAMED IN ZIMBABWE SQUAD TO FACE FLAME

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FLAMES Zimbabwe's Warriors coach Kalisto Pasuwa has named a 26-man squad to face Malawi in a 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier at home on June 5. Pasuwa has incorporated Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro and Poland based midfielder Andrew Gwaze also getting a claim in the team. Triangle goalkeeper Tapiwa Chilenga has also been called up to the squad to face Malawi. Pasuwa said he has been monitoring Gwaze who plays his club football in Poland turning out for relegated Gornik Zabrez. Ndoro has been in top form for Orlando Pirates where he has scored five league goals in 10 starts. The Warriors are expected to play against Uganda in a friendly match on Tuesday which they will use as a dress rehearsal for the match against Malawi. Pasuwa said Uganda were ranked above Zimbabwe and they would give his charges a good practice match ahead of the clash against Malawi. "Uganda are a very strong team, they are ranked above us and they will give us a good practice match," said Pasuwa. The Warriors are set to go into camp on Sunday ahead of the Tuesday friendly. Zimbabwe lead Group L with eight points and can qualify for the biennial soccer show case for the first time if they beat Malawi at home and Guinea fails to beat Swaziland. Both Swaziland and Guinea are tied on five points each with Malawi at the foot of the table with two points. WE are not coming to Harare for a holiday.” This is the message Malawi are sending to Zimbabwe’s Warriors after announcing a strong squad for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Flames coach Enerst Mtawali last week named his 27-man squad for the 2nd leg encouter. Mtawali is aimed at collecting maximum points from both their remaining matches against Zimbabwe and Swaziland at home. The Flames started camp training Sunday ahead of the Warriors clash. And were scheduled to play a friendly match against Botswana on May 29 before proceeding to Harare. 2017 Afcon qualifiers WE are not coming to Harare for a holiday.” This is the message Malawi are sending to Zimbabwe’s Warriors after announcing a strong squad for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Mtawali last week named a 27-man squad headlined by former Caps United midfielder Joseph Kamwendo. Zakazaka said Malawi were looking at collecting maximum points from both their remaining matches against Zimbabwe and Swaziland at home. “We still have six points to fight for from the remaining two games. Collecting these points will increase our chances of mathematically winning this group or finishing among the best runners-up,” said Zakazaka.“But it is no longer in our hands. Surely this group is for Warriors to lose.” The Football Association of Malawi is leaving nothing to chance and coach Mtawali has two weeks to fine tune his side ahead of the Warriors clash. “The Flames start camp on Sunday 22 May (today) and are set to play a friendly match against Botswana on May 29 before proceeding to Harare,” said Zakazaka. Zimbabwe Squad: Goalkeepers: Tatenda Mukuruva, Bernard Donovan, Tapiwa Chilenga Defenders: Costa Nhamoinesu, Lawrence Mhlanga, Hardlife Zvirekwi, Bruce Kangwa, Onismo Bhasera, Elisha Muroiwa, Teenage Hadebe, Blessing Moyo Midfielders: Willard Katsande, Marvellous Nakamba, Danny Phiri, Kuda Mahachi, Marshall Mudehwe, Farai Madhanhanga, Tafadzwa Kutinyu, Andre Gwaze Strikers: Knowledge Musona, Nyasha Mushekwi, Evans Rusike, Mathew Rusike, Khama Billiat, Cuthbert Malajila, Tendai Ndoro. Malawi Squad Goalkeepers: Charles Swini – HB Songo (Moz), Brighton Munthali – Silver Strikers, John Soko – Blue Eagles Defenders: Harry Nyirenda – Black Leopards (SA), Limbikani Mzava – Mpumalanga Black Aces (SA), John Lanjesi, Miracle Gabeya, Yamikani Fodya – Nyasa Big Bullets, Stanley Sanudi, Francis Mulimbika – Be Forward Wanderers. Midfielders: Joseph Kamwendo – Liga Mulcumana (Moz), John Banda – Ferraiviaro de Nampula (Moz), Micium Mhone – Jommo Cosmos (SA), Gerald Phiri Junior – Bidvest (SA), Isaac Kaliyati, Rafiq Namwera, Jafalie Chande – Be Forward Wanderers, Paul Phiri, Stein Malata – MAFCO, Wonderful Jeremani – Silver Strikers, Dalitso Sayilesi – Nyasa Big Bullets. Strikers: Chiukepo Msowoya, Muhammed Sulumba – Nyasa Big Bullets, Gabadihno Mhango – Bloemfontein Celtic (SA), Schumacher Kuwali – Ferraiviaro de Nampula (Moz), Peter Wadabwa – Be Forward Wanderers, Richard Mbulu — MAFCO