The Warriors finally left for Malawi at 1115hrs on Friday morning for their Africa Cup of Nations Group L opening match at the Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday.

National soccer team players mill around the Daisy Lodge waiting for their bus.
National soccer team coach Kalisto Pasuwa wraps a blanket around him as the team prepares to leave for Malawi.
Warriors team members prepare to depart for Malawi.
Warriors team members prepare to depart for Malawi.