Nigerian-born footballer Babatunde Adepoju has officially joined the Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, after being granted Malawian citizenship. The forward is set to make his debut on October 9, 2025, when the Flames face Equatorial Guinea.

Adepoju, who arrived in Malawi in 2017, announced the milestone on his social media, expressing gratitude to the country for embracing him and shaping his career.

“My journey to Malawi is interesting at the same time a sad one. Malawi is now my home. Arriving in 2017, the country has given me almost everything. Met coaches who helped me to be where I am, not at my best, but I still believe to do more. It feels good to represent this beautiful country while in this jersey. Together with my teammates and technical team I believe we can do a lo

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