By Tiyese Monjeza:
Ntopwa FC have edged closer towards TNM Super League return after reaching the final of the Southern Region Football Association (SRFA) Premier Division after beating Zomba Airbase 6-5 on penalties at Zomba Airwing Ground on Sunday.
In regulation time, the match ended 1-1, just as, the first leg.
Yamikani Chaima put Ntopwa in the lead in the 38th minute before an Airbase player equalised from the penalty spot in the 42nd minute.
Ntopwa owner and coach Jomo Osman was confident that his side can earn Super League promotion due to their experience in the top flight league.
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“We have the experience to handle big games. Our goal is to return to the Super League,” Osman said.
Zomba Airbase Coach Gift Mnyenyembe said he was frustrated after his side failed to utilise home advantage to win the match.
Meanwhile, SRFA Chairperson Raphael Humba has said they were yet to set a date for the final playoffs as they were still investigating a complaint from FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve that Zingwangwa United fielded suspended players in their quarterfinal encounter.
Depending on the ruling, the winner will face Fomo in two-legged semifinals and the winner from this tie will face Ntopwa in the final play-offs.
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Spectators paid K300 each to watch the semifinal.
