Ntaja United have cemented their survival battle in the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) after defeating Namitete Zitha 1-0 at Mchinji Community Ground.
This was the team’s fourth win in the second tier, pushing them to position nine from 10.
According to Football Association of Malawi (Fam) website, Ntaja remain in the relegation zone of the 12-team top tier league, from which four teams will be demoted to lower leagues of the South, North and Central.
The report indicated that Ntaja tie on 15 points with Chilumba Barracks, who beat Bangwe All Stars 2-1 at Mpira Stadium to take up the 10th position while Chintheche United drew 0-0 with bottom of the table Jenda United at Rumphi Stadium.
Fam Competitions and Communications Director Gomezgani Zakazaka said competition in the country’s second tier was stiff, with teams fighting on both ends.
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“It is very entertaining as the leading teams are fighting for both the championship and promotion. Below the table, the battle is very intense as teams want to dodge relegation,” Zakazaka said.
During Saturday’s game, Lloyd Chilenga of Ntaja converted a penalty to give his side victory
