Malawi face Eswatini in Group B of the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup on Friday afternoon while expecting nothing short of victory.

The second match for the group will take place at 2PM CAT at King Zwelithini Stadium in South Africa.

Ahead of the match, Malawi coach Mario Marinica has made wholesale changes to the squad.

Goalkeeper Ernest Kakhobwe, defender Sankhani Mkandawire and striker Stenie Davie have made way for Clever Mkungula, Phillip Ndhlovu and Kelvin Kadzinje.

Peter Banda and Micium Mhone have also started ahead of Chikoti Chirwa and Blessings Mpokera.

The three players are all set for the debuts in the colours of the Flames who are smarting from a 2-1 loss to Lesotho on Wednesday.

Eswatini started the competition with a 3-0 win over Mauritius who are taking on Lesotho later today at the same venue.

Only the overall best team based on most number of points collected in the group will qualify for the quarterfinals.