Flames have beaten Zambia 1-0 in the 2023 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup underway in Dubai, South Africa.
Zambian defender, Aaron Katebe scored in his own net to accord Malawi the victory.
Meanwhile, Flames interim coach Patrick Mabedi has dedicated the victory to Malawi as it celebrates 59 years of independence.
This means that Comoros are now topping Group B after beating Seychelles 3-0 earlier on Thursday.
In the game, Flames and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets left back Alick Lungu was voted Man of the Match.
Zambia is the current defending champions of the cup.