Does Malawi play against Algeria today?”
Underdogs Malawi shocked fancied Algeria, thumping them 3-0 in a poorly-attended game in Luanda. Russel Mwafulirwa capitalised on a defensive mix-up on 17 minutes, lashing home from a tight angle. Elvis Kafoteka then powered in a header to finish off a smart move from the Malawians on the left. David Banda took advantage of another defensive mix-up in the second half to roll the ball past Algerian goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi. The vast number of empty seats was in complete contrast with Sunday night’s opening game at the 11 November Stadium, when the tournament got off to a memorable start as Angola and Mali drew 4-4. However, Malawi defied their status as rank outsiders by going 3-0 up inside 50 minutes. Algeria had a decent penalty shout denied in the second half, but failed to offer much more in a disappointing performance. The result puts the Flames top of Group A ahead of Angola and Mali, and leaves World Cup qualifiers Algeria bottom. The Desert Foxes were tipped by some as potenti
