Malawi’s national football team, the Flames, has earned its first point in Group L of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers after a 0-0 draw against Burundi at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium in Ivory Coast.
This crucial match was part of the ongoing AFCON qualifying campaign.
The draw marks a significant improvement for Malawi, which had previously lost four consecutive matches in the qualifiers.
Burundi, on the other hand, has secured three points from four matches, with one win and three losses.
The Flames will face Burkina Faso in their next match at the Bingu National Stadium, a tough opponent that currently tops Group L with 10 points.
Malawi will need to capitalize on its newfound momentum to secure a positive result against Burkina Faso.
In group L standings, Burkina Faso has 10 points, Senegal has10 points, Burundi has 3 points and Malawi has 1 point.
The 2025 AFCON qualifiers feature 48 teams divided into 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the tournament.
Malawi is seeking to improve its performance after failing to qualify for the 2023 AFCON.
