Malawi's Yankho Singo Out of FIFA World Cup Qualifier Against Liberia Due to Illness
Malawi national football team coach Kalisto Pasuwa has dealt a blow to his side's preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Liberia, announcing that FCB Nyasa Big Bullets midfielder Yankho Singo will miss the match due to ill health.
Singo, who has been a key player for the Flames this qualification campaign, is not feeling well and will not be available for selection, Pasuwa revealed on Monday.
The team is currently in Lilongwe, preparing for the crucial encounter at the Bingu National Stadium, and Pasuwa also mentioned that another player, Chikumbutso Salima, is not feeling well and will be evaluated later in the day to determine his availability.
Malawi comes into this match after a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Namibia in the previous qualifier and currently sits in fifth place in Group H with nine points. A win against Liberia would see Pasuwa's side climb to third place in the group, with just two rounds of qualifiers remaining.
Singo and Salima were both in the Malawi camp for the Namibia match, with Singo starting and Salima on the bench. The Bullets duo has had a significant impact on the team's recent performances, with Singo featuring in all but one qualifier and Salima making three appearances.
The importance of this match for Malawi's FIFA World Cup qualification campaign cannot be overstated, as a win would significantly boost their chances of reaching the global showpiece event. The Lone Stars, on the other hand, are currently in fourth place in the group, just one point behind Malawi.
Malawi's injury woes come at a crucial time, with the team looking to build momentum and secure a top-three finish in the group. Pasuwa will be hoping for a positive update on Salima's condition and will be looking to call upon other players to fill the void left by Singo.
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Summary: Malawi national football team coach Kalisto Pasuwa has announced that midfielder Yankho Singo will miss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Liberia due to illness. Singo, who plays for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, is not feeling well and will not be available for the match. Additionally, coach Pasuwa mentioned that another player, Chikumbutso Salima, is also not feeling well and will be evaluated later in the day to determine their availability. Malawi recently defeated Namibia 2-1 in a qualifier and currently sits in fifth place in the group with nine points, with a win over Liberia potentially moving them up to third place with only two rounds of qualifiers remaining.
