BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have wrapped up the 2025 TNM Super League season in second place with 66 points, just three points behind champions Mighty Wanderers.

The People’s Team concluded their campaign in style with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mzuzu City Hammers at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Saturday.

The final day encounter was crucial for both sides. Bullets entered the match level on 63 points with Silver Strikers and knew only a win would secure second place.

On the other hand, Mzuzu City Hammers were desperate for maximum points as they battled to escape relegation, having started the match on 28 points.

Bullets showed their intent early and took the lead in the 6th minute through Babatunde Adepoju. The striker fired home a powerful shot from inside the box after being teed up by Peter Banda.

The pressure continued, and in the 38th minute Chikumbutso Salima doubled Bullets’ advantage. Salima used his chest to connect with Wongani Lungu’s cross after the Hammers’ defence failed to clear their lines, making it 2–0.

Just before halftime, Babatunde struck again in the 43rd minute to score his 15th goal of the season. The forward finished clinically to put Bullets 3–0 up at the break, firmly in control of the match.

Bullets maintained their dominance in the second half and Salima completed the rout in the 90th minute with his second goal of the game, making it 4–0. The goal saw Salima also finish the season with 15 goals, equalling Babatunde’s tally.

At full time, Bullets celebrated a convincing win, with Chikumbutso Salima named Player of the Match. Babatunde Adepoju and Salima are both expected to be officially recognised as joint top goal scorers after ending the season with 15 goals each.

Speaking after the match, Bullets interm coach Gilbert Chirwa praised his players, saying they executed the game plan perfectly. He commended the team for displaying high quality football in their final outing of the season.

Mzuzu City Hammers head coach Elias Chilambo described the situation as painful after his side’s relegation was confirmed. He noted that despite a spirited fight in the second round, the damage was done in the first round where Hammers managed just seven points from 15 games.

Bullets finish the season with 66 points from 30 matches, while Mzuzu City Hammers end their campaign on 28 points from the same number of games, dropping out of the top flight league.

The Maravi Post