*Pasuwa’s Malawi labeled ‘Ghost Team’ after failing to score at COSAFA* BLANTYRE, Malawi — Kalisto Pasuwa’s Flames bowed out of the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Championship on Tuesday without scoring a single goal, following a 1-0 defeat to Angola that capped a disappointing Group B campaign. The loss, their second of the tournament, left Malawi with two defeats and one draw — and zero goals to show for their efforts. A promising first half saw Malawi register one shot on target through Blessings Singini. But the second half followed a familiar pattern, with Angola taking control and scoring just three minutes after the restart through a header by Randy Mteka. Malawi pushed for a late equalizer in stoppage time, but attempts by Wisdom Mpinganjira, Wongani Lungu and Chikumbutso Salima failed to hit the target. In a scathing editorial, the Nyasa Times said the Flames "checked out of the tournament with the grace of a ghost — barely seen, never felt, and certainly not heard on the scoreboard.” “It was passing practice for Angola and panic mode for Malawi,” the paper added. The three-match campaign included a 1-0 loss to Lesotho, a 0-0 draw with Namibia and the latest defeat to Angola. “Three matches. Zero wins. Zero goals. A masterclass in how not to qualify,” the Nyasa Times wrote. Pasuwa, a former Zimbabwe national team coach, now faces questions over the team’s direction as the focus shifts to upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Final Group B standings: Angola – 7 points Namibia – 5 points Lesotho – 3 points Malawi – 1 point