Mighty Mukuru Wanderers have set a quarterfinal tie against Santhe Admarc after overcoming Premier Division side Zingwangwa United 4-1 at Kamuzu Stadium Sunday.
Gaddie Chirwa opened the scoring for Wanderers before Chiukepo Msowoya scored a brace to hand the Nomads a comfortable lead inside the first 20 minutes.
Francis Mkonda scored Nomads fourth goal in the second half while Mwai Banda scored Zingwangwa’s consolation goal.
Wanderers Coach Mark Harrison said his charges followed their game-plan by scoring early goals.
“The damage was done in the first 20 minutes. That’s what I told my players; I told them that we should go after them,” he said.
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Zingwangwa United Coach Dida Zingwangwa said his charges got exposed.
“We gave Wanderers too much respect. My players are youngsters and we have learnt a lot. At half time, I encouraged them to play our game. Nevertheless, I am impressed with how youngsters performed. We will rectify our mistakes,” he said.
In the semifinals, the winner of the match involving Wanderers and Santhe will face Mafco on August 20 at a venue to be announced later.
However, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, who are defending the cup, will face Dedza Dynamos Salima Sugar in the semifinals at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday.
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Bullets reached the last four after overcoming stubborn Extreme 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regulation time.
Dedza sailed through after knocking out Moyale Barracks 3-2 on post-match penalties.
