TNM Super League leaders Mighty Wanderers’ mental resilience will be put to test when they face a tricky fixture against Moyale Barracks at Rumphi Stadium this afternoon.
The Nomads go into the battle as the only unbeaten side in the league so far this season.
They are perched on top of the 16-member log table with 32 points from 12 matches, five points above second- placed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, who have played a game less.
The Nomads have a chance to open an eight-point gap at the summit of the table if they win this afternoon as Bullets will be in action against Blue Eagles tomorrow at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
On the other hand, Moyale have been inconsistent having lost four matches this season.
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The Kaning’ina soldiers are in the relegation zone with 14 points from 12 matches.
Moyale can move out of the relegation zone if they beat Wanderers this afternoon.
Straight from their 1-0 victory over Mzuzu City Hammers, Wanderers hope to keep their pace in the title race.
On the other hand, Moyale would be hoping that this is their turning point of the season after a difficult start.
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The two teams shared fortunes in the league last season.
Moyale defeated Wanderers 2-1 at Kamuzu Stadium but the Nomads won by a similar margin in the second round.
Wanderers Coach Bob Mpinganjira has urged his charges to double their efforts against Moyale.
“We expect a tough match , so we have to be at our best to get maximum points. We know they will come hard on us,” Mpinganjira said.
Moyale Coach Pritchard Mwansa called on his troops to up their game to withstand the heat against Wanderers.
“We know Wanderers are a very good team but we can match them. The boys are eager and ready for the game,” he said.
In another match, TNM Super League defending champions Silver Strikers will host rookies Ekhaya FC at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe.
The two teams are separated by three points on the log table.
Ekhaya are currently third with 23 points whereas Silver are fourth with 20 points.
The Central Bankers go into the match looking for their first win in three games having drawn two consecutive matches in the league.
They drew 0-0 against Mafco before a one-all stalemate with Moyale.
On the other hand, Ekhaya thrashed Moyale 3-0 at Kamuzu Stadium.
Elsewhere, Karonga United will host Creck Sporting Club at Karonga Stadium.
Mighty Tigers will face Civil Service United at Kamuzu Stadium.
