Malawi’s vice president Saulos Chilima has congratulated the country’s National Team for not conceding a goal in yesterday’s match against Senegal at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Posting on his Facebook page, Chilima said the Flames players did a little something to the country.

“Congratulations, Flames for a well-earned and fought 0 – 0 draw against Senegal. You indeed died a little tonight for motherland. We are with you all the way to the end,” wrote Chilima.

In a goalless draw, Malawi faced the all star-studded Senegal (Lions of Teranga) at Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam in Cameroon.

Malawi, all charged, went out on the pitch to fight to qualify as said by their coach Meke Mwase, but fate had it otherwise.

At the 72nd minute, The Flames almost earned a penalty after Gomezgani Chirwa was brought down in the box, but Video Assistant Referee (VAR) said nothing happened and whistled for a normal play.

Malawi’s goalkeeper Charles Thom was awarded as man of the march for defending Flames very well.

Flames’ fate to proceed to the round of 16 is lying in the hands of today’s games.