Mzava, Ng’ambi on target in SA
Flames skipper Limbikani Mzava and midfielder Robert Ng’ambi made headlines in South Africa on Saturday when they scored for their clubs in the Nedbank Cup.
Mzava’s late free-kick ensured Mpumalanga Black Aces secured Nedbank Cup quarter-final berth with a 2-0 triumph over Maritzburg United at Kanyamazane Stadium.
Zambian international Collins Mbesuma put Aces ahead in the 20th minute after converting a penalty but Mzava sealed the victory in the 92nd minute with a hard-and-low free-kick that eluded both the Maritzburg’s wall and goalkeeper Tawfeeq Salie.
“In added time on, United goalkeeper Salie was beaten at the near post by Mzava after a brilliant low set piece by the Malawian skipper, ensuring the AmaZayoni are through to the next round,” wrote Kickoffmagazine’s website.
In another Nedbank Cup quarter-final tie, Ng’ambi scored against Esau Kanyenda’s Polokwane City but his goal was not enough as Platinum Stars were booted out after a 2-1 loss.
Ng’ambi opened the scoring in the 11th minute having capitalised on a poor clearance from a free-kick.
But Polokwane equalised through Edgar Manaka before Carlington Nyadombo scored the winner in extra time.
“It felt good to score for the first time this season and end a bad run. Hopefully, this is the beginning of good things to come.
“However, I am still distraught with the 2017 Afcon loss to Guinea,” said Mzava in an interview from the rainbow nation yesterday.
The Flames lost 1-2 to the visitors on Tuesday to dampen their hopes for a slot in the Afcon finals in Gabon next year.
The central defender had to apologise to Malawians for the team’s poor display on behalf of the national team.
