FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers start their second round assignments with tricky ties in the TNM Super League this afternoon.
Straight from their 4-2 victory over Extreme FC on post-match penalties after 1-1 stalemate in regulation time, Bullets have another tricky fixture against Mafco at Chitowe Stadium this afternoon.
On the part of Wanderers, who demolished Zingwangwa United 4-1 in round-of-16 of the FDH Bank, host another military side Red Lions at Kamuzu Stadium.
For Bullets, they have a chance to reclaim top spot if they get maximum points against the soldiers. Bullets are third on the log table with 30 points, two points behind leaders Silver Strikers, who have played 16 matches.
Mafco will be looking for revenge against Bullets after they lost 4-0 in the first round at Kamuzu Stadium.
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Last season, Mafco were the only side that beat Bullets 1-0 in the league at Dedza Stadium.
Bullets Coach Kalisto Pasuwa has told his charges to double their efforts against Mafco.
“Mafco have always given us a tough time but we have told our boys to engage an extra gear. A team that is playing at home will give everything to win the match,” he said.
Mafco are also in high spirits as they are coming from a 5-4 win over Bangwe All Stars in the FDH Bank Cup quarterfinals.
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Coach Pritchard Mwansa said they have a surprise for Bullets.
“We want all three points against Bullets. We will make life difficult for them,’’ Mwansa said.
The Salima-based soldiers are on position 11 with 17 points from 15 matches.
At Kamuzu Stadium, Wanderers will be hoping to continue their chase for a quadruple against Red Lions.
Wanderers are fourth on the log table with 28 points whereas Red Lions are second from bottom with 14 points from the same number of matches.
Coach Mark Harrison said the confidence is good in camp.
“We have quality in the squad. It is just about mentality on how we approach games,’’ Harrison said.
However, Red Lions Coach Franco Ndawa did not answer his mobile phone.
