The opening week of 2016 edition of Malawi's top-flight, TNM Super League, proved explosive with 14 goals scored in seven games played across the south-east African land-locked country over the weekend.
All eyes were on record 13-time championship winners, Nyasa Big Bullets, having signed on quality players.
All eyes were on record 13-time championship winners, Nyasa Big Bullets, having signed on quality players.
But when the popular club from the commercial city, Blantyre, hosted Army side, Moyale Barracks, on Saturday at 40,000-seater Kamuzu Staium, the packed crowd could only be treated to a goal-less game of missed chances, including a penalty.
Burly striker, Muhamad Sulumba, signed from rivals, Be Forward Wanderers, missed a second-half penalty for Bullets.
However, Bullets coach Franco Ndawa refused to press the panic button yet, saying the draw was not a bad result afterall.
“That is football for you. We had three scoring chances, which we did not utilize. Overall I am happy with the performance of my charges," said Ndawa.
Ironically, Bullets' rivals Wanderers travelled to the capital city Lilongwe on Sunday and achieved an unlikely 2-1 win over Silver Strikers. Silver's former striker, Peter Wadabwa grabbed a 74th minute winner for Wanderers. Duncan Nyoni had put Silver ahead on the quarter-hour mark only for Wanderers captain Francis Mlimbika to level matters 14 minutes later.
Elsewhere, there were wins for Army side, Red Lions who defeated Epac 1-0 through Boniface Kaulesi's goal, whereas former Malawi international Victor Nyirenda scored on his debut for police side, Blue Eagles as they defeated rookies, Dwangwa United 1-0 in the Central Region venue of Chiowe.
The Malawi league was established in 1986 and it comprises 16 teams with bottom three relegated and three regional champions promoted every season.
Burly striker, Muhamad Sulumba, signed from rivals, Be Forward Wanderers, missed a second-half penalty for Bullets.
However, Bullets coach Franco Ndawa refused to press the panic button yet, saying the draw was not a bad result afterall.
“That is football for you. We had three scoring chances, which we did not utilize. Overall I am happy with the performance of my charges," said Ndawa.
Ironically, Bullets' rivals Wanderers travelled to the capital city Lilongwe on Sunday and achieved an unlikely 2-1 win over Silver Strikers. Silver's former striker, Peter Wadabwa grabbed a 74th minute winner for Wanderers. Duncan Nyoni had put Silver ahead on the quarter-hour mark only for Wanderers captain Francis Mlimbika to level matters 14 minutes later.
Elsewhere, there were wins for Army side, Red Lions who defeated Epac 1-0 through Boniface Kaulesi's goal, whereas former Malawi international Victor Nyirenda scored on his debut for police side, Blue Eagles as they defeated rookies, Dwangwa United 1-0 in the Central Region venue of Chiowe.
The Malawi league was established in 1986 and it comprises 16 teams with bottom three relegated and three regional champions promoted every season.
Results
Saturday, 16 April, 2016
Nyasa Big Bullets 0 Moyale 0
Kamuzu Barracks 2 Civo United 2
Mafco F.C 1 Mzuni F.C 0
Sunday 17 April, 2016
Red Lions 1 Epac F.C 0
Silver Strikers 1 Be Forward Wanderers 2
Azam Tigers 2 Max Bullets 2
Dwangwa United 0 Blue Eagles
Saturday, 16 April, 2016
Nyasa Big Bullets 0 Moyale 0
Kamuzu Barracks 2 Civo United 2
Mafco F.C 1 Mzuni F.C 0
Sunday 17 April, 2016
Red Lions 1 Epac F.C 0
Silver Strikers 1 Be Forward Wanderers 2
Azam Tigers 2 Max Bullets 2
Dwangwa United 0 Blue Eagles
By: Cafonline.com
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