The Malawi Flames were held to a 2–2 draw by Liberia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match played on 08 September 2025.Malawi looked the stronger side from the start, controlling most of the game with 62% possession compared to Liberia’s 38%,As the Flames created several chances, registering 12 shots with 6 on target, but were frustrated by Liberia’s goalkeeper who made 4 important saves.
Liberia, however, proved dangerous on the counterattack. Despite managing only 4 shots in the whole game, they were clinical enough to score twice and keep Malawi under pressure. The match was physical, with the referee showing 5 yellow cards 2 to Malawi and 3 to Liberia. Malawi also dominated set pieces, winning 16 free kicks, 4 corner kicks, and 27 throw-ins.
Both sides fought hard until the final whistle, but neither could find the winning goal. Malawi showed attacking strength with 148 total attacks and 113 dangerous moves, while Liberia relied on resilience and sharp finishing.
The result leaves Malawi with positives to take forward, but also lessons to learn as they continue their journey in the World Cup qualifiers as the Team will now turn their attention to two crucial games on 6 October against Equatorial Guinea and on 13 October with São Tomé. Comfortably on top of Group H, Tunisia is leading with 22 point, seconded by Namibia 12 points ,Liberia 11 points, Malawi 10 points Equatorial Guinea 10 points São Tomé 0 points
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