FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers claimed important victories in their respective matches Wednesday as the TNM Super League title race begins to take shape.
Bullets made another statement of intent with a 3-0 victory over Moyale Barracks at Kamuzu Stadium, dislodging their traditional rivals Mighty Wanderers from the summit of the 16-member log table.
The victory means Bullets now have 24 points from nine matches, two points ahead of Wanderers, who have a game in hand.
Goals from Chikumbutso Salima, Sean MacBrams and Chawanangwa Gumbo secured all three points for the People’s Team.
Bullets coach Peter Mponda said the boys deserved the win.
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“Credit should go to the players for the three points and the clean sheet. Overall, it was a good performance from the players,” Mponda said.
On his part, Moyale coach Pritchard Mwansa admitted his side made too many errors.
“We were punished for our mistakes. We need to improve in some areas, but all is not lost,” Mwansa said.
In Lilongwe, Silver secured another important win with a commanding 3-1 victory over Karonga United at Silver Stadium.
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Silver have climbed to fifth position with 15 points from eight matches, four points behind third-placed Ekhaya, who have played nine. Blue Eagles are fourth with 16 points from 10 matches.
Chinsinsi Maonga opened the scoring for Silver in the 37th minute, but Patrick Phiri levelled for Karonga from the penalty spot in the 51st minute.
Chimwemwe Idana restored Silver’s lead in the 61st minute before Festus Duwe sealed the win two minutes later.
Elsewhere, Civil Service United claimed a 2-0 win over struggling Creck Sporting Club at Civo Stadium. Dastin Banda scored a brace for Civil.
Following the victory, Civil moved out of the relegation zone with nine points from nine matches. Creck, on the other hand, are in 11th position with 11 points from 10 matches.
In another match, Chitipa United’s resurgence continued yesterday as they hammered Songwe Border United 4-0 at Karonga Stadium. Chitipa are in 10th place with 12 points, whereas Songwe remain at the bottom of the table with one point from 10 matches.
Mzuzu City Hammers and Mafco occupy 15th and 14th positions respectively, with seven points each from nine matches.
