Malawi vs Equatorial Guinea, backs against the wall for the 2026 World Cup?

World Cup 2026 08 October 2025 at 05:31

Aliou Toundé

News Editor

Malawi hosts Equatorial Guinea on Thursday for the penultimate match in the race to the 2026 World Cup. Both teams are tied on ten points, fully aware that a single misstep could crush their last hopes of qualification.Fans and punters alike can check the latest odds and place bets on platforms like 22Bet, which offers up-to-date markets for this crucial fixture.

Malawi, currently fourth in Group H, comes into the match after a win over Namibia (2-1) and a thrilling draw against Liberia (2-2). On home soil, the Flames will look to harness the energy of their supporters to exact revenge after last year's defeat (0-1) to the same opponent.

On the other side, Equatorial Guinea, sitting fifth in the group, continues to show inconsistency. Nzalang Nacional edged Sao Tome (3-2) before falling to Tunisia (0-1). Despite a roster packed with experience, including Obiang and Nsue, the team struggles to put together a string of positive results.