Sports Correspondent

Kalisto Pasuwa has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Malawi national football team on a full-time basis. The Zimbabwean coach previously served as interim manager, overseeing the Flames’ final two Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Qualifiers.

Pasuwa has signed a two-year contract, which will keep him in charge until 2027. He will be responsible for guiding the team through the remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the 2027 Afcon Qualifiers.

This appointment follows Pasuwa’s departure from his role as head coach at Malawi’s top-flight club, Nyasa Big Bullets.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) issued a statement confirming the appointment: “The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has today unveiled former FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Coach Kalisto Pasuwa as the new Malawi Men’s Senior National Team Head Coach. The Zimbabwean will be in charge of the Flames for two years.”