Malawi National Football Team Coach Kalisto Pasuwa has challenged his prices to develop thick pores and skin as they put together to face the continent’s greatest groups within the ongoing African Nations Championship (Chan).
The Flames will face South Africa within the second spherical of the continental championship in May this 12 months.
Pasuwa was reacting to South Africa’s 3-1 victory over Egypt on Sunday.
The sides drew throughout the first leg.
The Zimbabwean mentioned the Flames have to be able to face Africa’s strongest sides within the event.
“We knew before the match started that we were going to play against one of Africa’s football giants. So, we are not surprised [with the outcome].
“Remember: To be the best, we have to compete against the best,” he mentioned.
Pasuwa mentioned he would deploy a distinct method when his troops have interaction South Africa on the pitch.
“We will definitely come up with something different in the next round because the matches are different. It may be a change in the system, formation or personnel.
“The match in South Africa will be different from the one here in Malawi; as such, we will consider changes, definitely,” he mentioned.
However, one of many nation’s soccer analysts John Mkisi mentioned the group wanted correct preparations and beefing up earlier than taking up South Africa.
“They only have next month [April] to prepare. Remember the league will be in session by then, such that he will have to rely on players he knows. The coach might need to beef up his squad with some locally-based experienced players,” Mkisi mentioned.
The fixture in opposition to South Africa ignites the rivalry between the 2 sides as Malawi had been booted out of Cosafa Cup in 2023 5-3 on post-match penalties.
The Flames reached Chan’s second spherical after defeating Comoros 4-0 on mixture.
They received the primary and second legs by 2-0 margins.
The Chan finals are anticipated to happen in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania in August later this 12 months.