- Malawi’s Flames coach Stephen Constantine has recalled remorseful South Africa-based goalkeeper Swadick Sanudi for this Sunday’s African Nations Cup dead rubber qualifier against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. The English coach, who has lost all five games since taking over the Flames in March, summoned back the Dynamos player for the Group 12 qualifier after he apologised for leaving camp without permission in May. Sanudi stepped on Constantine’s toes when he opted to leave the Flames to rejoin Dynamos camp in South Africa after being called to report for possible participation in national play-offs. “I don’t hold a grudge; the most important part has been resolved. As a professional play…

- Lilongwe giants Silver Strikers lead the 15-member TNM Super League of Malawi with 34 points from 14 games played at the end of the first round over the weekend. Silver, who are yet to lose a game in the league, secured their leading position last weekend after defeating Big Bullets 2-1. Escom United finished the first round on second position with 32 points after being held to a goalless draw by Tigers FC on Saturday in Blantyre. Tigers are fourth on the 15-member log table with 28 points just like reigning champions MTL Wanderers. Wanderers, who are having an indifferent run this season, are also facing administrative problems with their coach Rahman Gumbo forced to return to…