By Austin Oduor Otieno,

Malawian upcoming star Gerald ‘Papa’ Phiri Junior has attracted interest from several ABSA Premier League clubs.

This has been coupled with his splendid performance in the ongoing COSAFA Championships in South Africa.

The 20 year old striker who will turn 21 next month has been instrumental for the flames in the ongoing COSAFA championships where they eliminated hosts South Africa 5-4 on post match penalties in the Semi Finals.

He was substituted in the 79th minute by Frank Banda.

Phiri  plays for Zimbabwean Top  tier side CAPS  united after being signed from Malawian outfit Mighty Wanderers .He is the son of Coach Gerald Phiri and the

Malawi Coach Young Chimodzi handed him his debut call to the national team in March and he played his first international Match for the Flames away to Tanzania on March 28th.

He had previously undergone trials  at Supersport United of South Africa, and  Syavuma Sports Group Managing director  Paul Mitchell  was quoted by a South African Media   saying  he is not surprised with the players exploits and interests from PSL clubs

“I  am  not surprised  that  he has  attracted interests here in South Africa, he is a talented player”

Malawi face Zambia today in the plate finals after Zambia beat Ghana 3-0

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