By Austin Oduor Otieno,

Malawi Flames coach Young Chimodzi has named his starting eleven for the high profile friendly match against Egypt  set for 6 pm Malawian time.The coach has drafted in CAPS united winger Gerald Phiri Junior together with experienced captain Joseph Kamwendo.

McDonald Harrawa will start in goal ahead of Charles Swini. Harry Nyirenda who missed the trip will join the team in Blantyre when they face Zimbabwe in the AFCON qualifier on 13th June at the Kamuzu Stadium.

The squad will face a star studded Egyptian side consisting of Ahmed Elmohamady of relegated Hull City,Rammy Rabia of Sporting and former chelsea  player and now at Fiorentina Mohammed Salah.

Malawi Flames starting line up tonight

McDonald Harawa
John Lanjesi
Yamikani Mzava
Lucky Malata
Chimango Kayira
Joseph Kamwendo-captain
Micium Mhone
John Banda
Gerald Phiri
Atusaye Nyondo

Subs
Charles Swini
Francis Mlimbika
Chikoti Chirwa
Fischer Kondowe
Tagowere Kumwenda
Esau Kanyenda
Robin Ngalande
Mohammed Sulumba
Francis Banda

The match kicks off at 6 pm CAT
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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com