BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Blantyre was painted red on Saturday afternoon after Nyasa Big Bullets Women claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Mighty Wanderers Queens in a Blantyre Women’s Derby played at Mpira Stadium.
Both sides showed great determination from the first whistle with the game balanced and full of energy.
Wanderers looked sharp early in the match as but they failed to convert the chances.
Moments before halftime, Wanderers earned a free kick just outside Bullets’ penalty area but the chance went begging as the ball sailed over the crossbar, leaving both sides level at the break.
In the second half, the tempo remained high as both teams pushed for the opener. Wanderers’ Afuweni Njilimo required medical attention after being fouled by a Bullets defender but the free kick that followed failed to produce results.
Bullets made a tactical change in the 51st minute, replacing forward Mary Chavinda with Florida Safilodi, a move that added more energy to their attack.
The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Louria Yiannakis curled in a stunning direct free kick, beating the Wanderers goalkeeper to send Bullets fans into wild celebration.
Wanderers tried to respond in the dying minutes but Bullets’ defense stood firm to secure the narrow win.
After the match, Wanderers Queens’ goalkeeper trainer Davie Pashani praised his players for their fighting spirit despite the loss.
“My girls played their hearts out. It was a tough game and although we lost, I’m proud of their effort,” said Pashani.
On the other hand, Bullets Women’s coach Maggie Chombo attributed the victory to her team’s determination but acknowledged that there are still areas that need improvement.
“The girls worked very hard to earn this result. We had some challenges during the match, but we’ll address them when we return to training,” she said.
The result means Nyasa Big Bullets Women continue their dominance over their archrivals, further cementing their position as one of the top contenders in women’s football in Malawi.
Wanderers have not registered a home win this season. They have only won away games and have managed to collect 12 points from seven matches.
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