Flames Head Coach, Patrick Mabedi, has reportedly rejected new flight arrangements for striker Gabadinho Mhango to join the Flames squad in Liberia.

The South Africa based forward missed his flight to Ethiopia and couldn’t join the squad that is expected to face Liberia on Friday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) reportedly made fresh arrangements for the player to travel to Monrovia, but Coach Mabedi has refused based on disciplinary issues.

The Moroka Swallows Star is yet to play under Patrick Mabedi’s mentorship, His last appearance in Flames jersey was on March 28 when Malawi lost 4-0 to Egypt.