Class of 1962 grateful to watch Ghana again
To two members of the 1962 Nyasaland Select that lost 12-0 to Ghana, it did not matter that on Saturday the Black Stars came again to beat the Flames 1-0 at Civo Stadium.
Former Nyasaland goalkeeper McMillan Kishombe and midfielder Nathan Gondwe, were just grateful that Zodiak Broadcasting Station invited them to watch Malawi exit the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
“I am grateful to Bango [Sports Reporter Mike] for his effort. About the match, I was not impressed by Ghana, but Malawi. The standard has improved for our boys compared to our era,†said the 71-year-old Kisyombe, who is based in Karonga.
On his part, Gondwe also hailed Zodiak and Bango for taking the trouble to trace him and to be present at Civo.
“There is nothing we can say we can contribute to Malawi football as we are old and football has changed a lot. We are just happy for the Flames. They tried. There is no point that somebody’s head should be chopped because of the loss. It is not the coach’s fault,†said Gondwe.
Ironically, the match’s guest of honour First Gentleman retired Chief Justice Richard Banda also played in the Nyasaland side that lost at Rangely Stadium, now Kamuzu Stadium.
