BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-FCB Nyasa Big Bullets continued their impressive form in the ongoing 2025 TNM Super League campaign after defeating defending champions Silver Strikers 2–1 in an entertaining Week 19 fixture played at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The highly anticipated clash drew a huge crowd of passionate supporters who filled the stands to witness the battle between two of Malawi’s football powerhouses.
Both teams displayed tactical discipline in the opening half which ended goalless despite several promising chances on both ends.
Silver Strikers broke the deadlock in the 66th minute when a powerful shot from Chikondi Kamanga was initially blocked but the rebound fell kindly to Andrew Joseph whose deflected strike beat the Bullets goalkeeper Innocent Nyasulu to make it 1–0.
However, the lead lasted only six minutes. Bullets equalized in the 72nd minute through Ephraim Kondowe who calmly slotted home after connecting beautifully with a clever pass from Hassan Kajoke.
The goal ignited the home crowd as Bullets pushed for a winner.
With time running out, the People’s Team turned the game on its head in the dying moments.
Chikumbutso Salima was brought down inside the box, prompting the referee to award Bullets a penalty.
Kajoke, showing great composure, stepped up and converted from the spot to seal a crucial 2–1 victory for the Bullets.
Speaking to the media after the match, Bullets head coach Peter Mponda praised his players for their resilience and adaptability.
“Silver gave us a very tough match but the boys fought hard. We tried a new tactical system today and it paid off. We are not celebrating yet but it’s encouraging that we’re still on top of the table,” said Mponda.
On the other hand, Silver Strikers coach Peter Mgangira admitted that his side was played better today but the referees were not 100% on their side but vowed to keep fighting in the title race.
“We didn’t perform to our usual standard, and we accept the defeat. There are still many games ahead, so we will keep pushing. The league is far from over,” Mgangira said.
The win cemented Bullets’ position one at the summit of the TNM Super League with 46 points from 19 matches, while Silver Strikers remain third with 36 points from 18 games.
Silver Strikers, who lifted the league title in 2024, will now look to bounce back in their next fixture while Bullets appear firmly on course to reclaim domestic dominance as the race for the 2025 championship intensifies.
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