.…Bullets 3-0 Mafco
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-FCB Nyasa Big Bullets continued their impressive run in the TNM Super League with a dominant 3–0 victory over Mafco FC on Tuesday afternoon at a lively Kamuzu Stadium.
The game began on a balanced note with both teams showing intent and trading early free kicks though neither side could create meaningful chances.
As the match progressed, Bullets began to take control, with Frank Willard and Ephraim Kondowe dictating the tempo and creating pressure on the Mafco defense.
The hosts finally broke the deadlock in the 37th minute when striker Hassan Kajoke latched onto a fine cross to put Bullets ahead, sending the fans into jubilation.
Moments before the halftime whistle, Bullets were awarded a penalty after a foul inside the box and Kajoke stepped up once again, coolly converting to make it 2–0 before the break.
In the second half, coach Peter Mponda made tactical changes, introducing Babatunde Adepoju and Yamikani Mologeni to maintain the attacking tempo. The substitutions proved decisive as Babatunde added the third goal in the 77th minute, sealing the victory in style.
Despite making several substitutions, Mafco failed to find their rhythm with their best chance coming from Rodwell Robert, whose shot sailed over the bar midway through the second half.
Bullets, on the other hand, remained compact and disciplined, showcasing their depth and game management.
Hassan Kajoke was named Man of the Match after scoring a brace and showing great leadership in attack.
Speaking after the match, Bullets assistant coach Gilbert Chirwa expressed his delight, saying, “It’s very important that we played well and managed to score three goals and most importantly, we didn’t concede”.
“This second round is very tough, so collecting three points like this means a lot. What you saw today is exactly what we’ve been working on in training. The players executed our game plan perfectly,”he added.
Looking ahead to the upcoming Blantyre derby, Chirwa added, “We’re ready. The derby is always a special match. We’ll prepare well and fight to get another good result.”
On the other side, Mafco coach Siteroe Gondwe that The referees contributed to our loss today; otherwise, we played better.
Therefore, Bullets are leading the log table with 49 points from 20 games, while Mighty Wanderers are sitting in second place with 42 points from 18 games.
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