The Flames were champions of CECAFA in 1978,1979 and 1988 Of late the Flames changed their coach, a local legend Kinnah Phiri who inspired them to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Angola in 2010.

In late January 2010 the President Walter Nyamirandu told to BBC that the Organization will play at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

[3] Enerst Mtawali remains the player who has achieved a lot in his playing career.

He played in South Africa, France, Mexico, Argentina (Newell's Old Boys in 1995), etc.

There were also a number of good players in South Africa like Peter Mponda, John Maduka and Patrick Mabedi.