TNM Super League strugglers Mafco and defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have scores to settle when they cross swords at Chitowe Ground in Dwangwa, Nkhotakota District this afternoon.
The match must have come too soon for Mafco who are still searching for their first win of the season following three losses and two draws.
The two teams met four times in all competitions last season with Bullets winning thrice and the other match ending in a stalemate.
Bullets thrashed Mafco 4-0 in a Super League tie at Kamuzu Stadium before sharing spoils in a goal-less stalemate at Chitowe.
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The two also met in the FDH Bank Cup final with Bullets triumphing 3-0 at Bingu National Stadium before the People’s Team beat the Salima-based soldiers 2-1 in an Airtel Top 8 final at Kamuzu Stadium.
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Since 2010, Mafco have only beaten Bullets once at Chitowe, a 2-0 victory in 2013.
Mafco assistant coach Jimmy Mzunga is optimistic of causing an upset against Bullets.
“We have rectified our problems and we are eager to get maximum points. This is a good chance for us to take off this season,” Mzunga said.
The soldiers will be without Gift Soko and Mphatso Phillimon due to injuries.
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Bullets have also had a slow start to the season with two wins and three draws.
Coach Kalisto Pasuwa anticipates a tough match.
“Every team that we play against tries its best to beat us. Mafco always give us tough times but with a positive mindset, it is possible to beat them,” Pasuwa said.
Bullets will be in Dwangwa without Ephraim Kondowe, Clyde Senaji, Ronald Chitiyo, Alick Lungu, Mike Mkwate, Frank Willard and Maxwell Gasten Phodo due to injuries.
Bullets are fifth on the table with nine points from five matches, four points behind leaders Silver Strikers who are in action against Creck Sporting Club tomorrow.
Elsewhere, Mighty Mukuru Wanderers host Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium this afternoon while Moyale take on Chitipa United at Mzuzu Stadium.
The Nomads will be looking to return to winning ways following two consecutive stalemates against Bangwe All Stars (0- 0) and Bullets (1-1).
Wanderers are fourth on the table with nine points from five matches.
Fomo will face fellow rookies Baka City at Mulanje Park.
Civil Service United will be home against Bangwe at Civo Stadium with Fomo lining up against Baka City at Mulanje Park.
