BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Mighty Wanderers’ persistence paid off on Sunday afternoon as they battled to a narrow yet deserved 1-0 victory over Ekhaya FC in a tightly-contested TNM Super League match at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
The long-postponed fixture previously halted by October adjustments and a rain-induced abandonment on November 5,2025, came with its own emotional weight.
The history seemed to shape the early tempo with both teams opting to stabilise rather than surge.
The Nomads appeared determined to avoid early mistakes.
The team kept shape compact, recycling possession and carefully probing Ekhaya’s defensive set-up.
The visitors matched that approach, turning the opening minutes into a tug-of-war for midfield control rather than a contest of chances. It was a battle of tactical accuracy instead of flair.
Ekhaya’s first setback came in the 35th minute when Saviel was forced off due to injury, prompting an early appearance by Clever.
Despite this, Ekhaya maintained discipline, frustrating Wanderers with well-timed interceptions and a robust defensive line.
The score remained 0-0 at halftime a fair reflection of a cagey opening 45 minutes.
But Wanderers’ changes early in the second half would prove decisive.
The introduction of Wisdom Mpinganjira and Blessings Mwalilino injected urgency and sharper movement into their attack. Suddenly, Wanderers found an extra gear.
The breakthrough arrived in the 59th minute a moment crafted with precision.
Man of the Match Daniel Kudonto delivered a beautifully curved corner kick and Promise Kamwendo rose above the pack to nod home the opener.
The goal was as much a reward for Wanderers’ persistence as it was a moment of exceptional execution.
That single strike altered the rhythm of the match. Wanderers shifted into a more controlled mode, protecting their lead with composure, while Ekhaya intensified their hunt for an equaliser.
To the team’s credit, Ekhaya ventured forward with purpose after bringing on Lovemore Mbeta in the 83rd minute but every attempt crashed against the well- organised Nomads defence.
For Wanderers, the win strengthens their bid for consistency in a season where every point matters.
For Ekhaya, despite the loss, their structured approach and determination suggest that they remain capable of troubling any side in the league.
Wanderers remain on position two with 59 points from 26 matches while Ekhaya stay on position six with 39 points fromtl the same number of matches
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