Malawi\u2019s representatives in the Confederation of African Football (Caf) competitions, Be Forward Wanderers and Masters Security FC, warm up for their respective assignments when they face-off at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe this afternoon.
\nWanderers are preparing for their first-leg away match to AS Vita of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) whereas Masters travel to Angola to face Petro de Luanda on the weekend of February 9 and 11.
\nToday\u2019s game is the second strength-testing match for the Nomads, having lost 0-1 to Mozambique champions UD Songo in Tete Province last Saturday.
\nThis is the third meeting between Wanderers and Masters, with the Nomads winning two previous encounters, including 4-1, in the just-ended TNM Super League season.
\nBut Masters are no pushovers, considering that they are also preparing for the second-tier continental showpiece.
\nNomads Team Manager, Steve Madeira, said today\u2019s strength-testing match would be a perfect opportunity for his side to fine-tune before they travel to DRC.
\n\u201cWe want to play some more matches to make sure that we are ready for the match against Vita. We have new players who need more game-time to gel with their team-mates, so the match is very important for both teams,\u201d Madeira said.
\nThe Nomads have bolstered the squad with Blessings Tembo, Mischeck Botomani, Dennis Chembezi, Peter Cholopi, William Thole, Nikiza Aimable and Dan Kumwenda whereas Masters have recruited players such as Kondwani Lufeyo, Chimwemwe Kunkwawa, Eneya Banda and Rafik Mussa.
\nBuoyed by veteran trainer, Lloyd Nkhwanzi, Masters will also be out to show that they are on a serious mission ahead of the Confederation Cup.
\nMasters Coach, Abasi Makawa, said he was encouraged by the progress of the preparations.
\n\u201cWe are still in the early stages of our preparations but the players are responding well.
\nWe have some new players and this is giving us hope that we will perform well,\u201d Makawa said.
\nIn this encounter, the Nomads will rely on Captain Joseph Kamwendo, Peter Wadabwa, Yamikani Chester and Lucky Malata whereas Masters will pin their hopes on Tsanzo Dalio, Amadu Makawa, Vincent Nyangulu and Sam Gunda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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