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The Diaspora of Malawi is doing well despite a slow start

The Diaspora of Malawi is doing well despite a slow start

The Diaspora of Malawi
Mon 09 Jun 2014 00:00 GMT

The Diaspora of Malawi is doing well despite a slow start

Malawi Makes a Strong Statement Against Ethiopia
Malawi Defender Nelson Mwanza for a throw in at the Heurich Stadium.

 

The Diaspora team of Malawi seems to be doing well despite a slow start.  With two straight wins against Somalia and Afghanistan, the DC Flames of Malawi is one step ahead of the knockout stage.  There has always been a fear that the DC Flames tries and fails to pass teams at each Diaspora World Cup, forgetful of what's made them a dangerous underdog in the past? Fear no more. 

Before traveling to Brazil this week for the other World Cup in South America, General Manager Felix Lindeire has something to be proud of, his coach Henry Makwakwa.  The Diaspora team of Malawi is heading into it after a huge 6-2 victory over Afghanistan.  It's a good sign for Henry Makwakwa and Fans and the 6-2 win isn't the only encouraging sign to come out of Saturday's game. More so than the result, the Big Fans of Malawi should be thrilled about the way their team got it -- by pounding away at Afghanistan, not passing circles around them.  That said, if the team that played against Afghanistan takes the pitch against Cameroon next Saturday -- with the exact same style of play in mind -- they'll be the most well-balanced Malawi team to ever enter the Diaspora World Cup.  Stay Tuned. 

By DWC News

A 3–0 Victory Over Ethiopia

Malawi's meeting with Ethiopia ended with a clear 3–0 victory for the Malawian side. The result was particularly significant because Ethiopia had been expected to respond strongly after the defeat, while Malawi moved forward with another important fixture on the schedule.

 

The match was played at Greencastle in Burtonsville, Maryland, one of the venues being used for the Diaspora World Cup competition. The result gave Malawi momentum as the tournament continued.

Malawi Prepares for Armenia

After defeating Ethiopia, Malawi's attention turned toward Armenia. The two teams were scheduled to meet in another Diaspora World Cup fixture, giving Malawi an opportunity to continue its campaign after the positive result against Ethiopia.

 

The upcoming match presented another challenge for the Malawian team. Armenia had already recorded a 4–1 victory over Nigeria, meaning Malawi would face an opponent that had also started the competition with a convincing performance.
Fabio Cannavaro pictured outside the Paradiso training centre in Naples

Malawi Makes a Strong Statement Against Ethiopia

The Malawi team was part of a wider football competition that brought diaspora communities together in Maryland. The tournament gave players the opportunity to represent their national backgrounds while competing against teams from other communities.

 

The 3–0 victory over Ethiopia became an important moment in Malawi's campaign. With Armenia next on the schedule, the team had the opportunity to build on that performance and continue competing in the tournament.

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