Frank “Gabadinho” Mhango Shines as AFCON Analyst on SuperSport

Years ago, Malawian football expert and  Flames striker Frank “Gabadinho” Mhango became the subject of national ridicule after his examination results circulated on social media, showing he had failed English and the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE).

At the time, Gaba was widely mocked, with many questioning his academic ability and command of the English language. The episode turned him into an object of online criticism across Malawi.

Today, the story has taken a remarkable turn.

Frank Mhango is now among the football analysts featured on SuperSport’s coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where he delivers match analysis in English to millions of viewers across the continent on DStv and GOtv.

The milestone marks a powerful comeback for Mhango, who has risen beyond past humiliation to earn a place on one of Africa’s biggest sports broadcasting platforms. For many Malawians, his journey stands as a reminder that academic setbacks do not define a person’s ultimate potential.

From being laughed at nationwide to analysing Africa’s biggest football tournament on international television, Gabadinho Mhango’s story is one of resilience, growth and redemption.