Big Bullets, Kamuzu Barracks safely drawn
Nyasa Big Bullets have avoided fellow Super League sides in the Fisd Challenge Cup round of-16.
Bullets will play either Karonga United or Rumphi Medicals who will meet in the Northern Region final.
Officials for Football Association of Malawi (Fam) and the sponsors conducted the draw at Mpira Village in Blantyre Thursday.
Kamuzu Barracks will be hosted by the winner of a game between Chikwawa United and Mangochi Challengers.
However, Blue Eagles date fellow Super League opponent, Mafco whereas Mzuni clash against Masters Security.
Azam Tigers will host the winner between Holy Cross Ambassadors and Mlatho Mponela.
The winner between Umodzi FC and Makawa will face winner between Swallows FCand Madzi FC, whereas Dedza Soccer Saints will host either Nkhanga FC or Nsuwadzi FC.
Moyale will host winner between Baka and Katowo FC.
Fam Transfer Matching System Manager, Casper Jangale, who also doubles as acting Competitions Manager, said the games will still be played midweek between October 25 and 26.
Fisd Marketing and Communications Manager, Wezzie Chiumia, said he was happy with results of preliminary round games.
“To us as sponsors, big teams are those that have progressed to this level. We do not look at names, but the quality of football being displayed. At this level, we urge football lovers in the country to continue giving support to their teams,” he said.
Fam Marketing and Commercial Director, Limbani Matola, dismissed accusations by other teams that fixtures are released at short notice.
Matola said draws for the competitions are conducted openly in the presence of team representatives hence it was unfair to accuse the association.
“We work hand-in-hand with Super League of Malawi when coming up with the fixtures so that the two do not affect each other,” Matola said.
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