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.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach Peter Mponda says his technical panel will sit down to review and address areas that need improvement as the team heads toward the final phase of the TNM Super League 2025 season.
Mponda made the remarks after his side was held to a goalless draw by Mighty Tigers in a league encounter played on Saturday at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre.
The match ended 0–0 despite Bullets enjoying a numerical advantage for a large part of the game after Tigers were reduced to ten men in the first half.
Tigers player Martin Msewa was shown a red card in the 33rd minute, forcing his side to play with one man down for the remainder of the contest.
Despite the setback, Tigers defended resolutely in the first half and managed to contain Bullets, who created several scoring opportunities but failed to convert.
In the second half, Bullets intensified their attacks in search of a breakthrough, piling pressure on the Tigers defence.
However, Tigers goalkeeper Lucky Tizola produced an impressive performance, making several crucial saves to deny Bullets a winning goal.
At the back, Tigers defender Alex Kambilinya stood firm and was later named Man of the Match for his outstanding defensive display.
On the other hand, Mighty Tigers head coach Trevor Kajawa said he had hoped to collect all three points but was content with a draw, considering their ongoing fight against relegation.
Kajawa said every point is crucial for Tigers as they battle to maintain their TNM Super League status.
Following the result, Mighty Tigers remain 14th on the table with 27 points from 28 matches while FCB Nyasa Big Bullets sit second with 63 points from 29 games.
Mighty Wanderers have already been crowned TNM Super League champions after thrashing Moyale Barracks 6–0, taking their points tally to 68 from 29 matches with one game remaining to conclude their season.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Competitions Committee has ordered FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to pay a fine of five million kwacha for misconduct following incidents that occurred during the team’s 2025 FDH Bank Cup semifinal match against Mighty Wanderers on 2nd November, 2025 at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
In a decision communicated after the Committee held its meeting on 5 December 2025, FAM has also handed a 12-month ban to Bullets’ security personnel, Thomson Chauluka, from all football-related activities.
The charges were formally issued on 20 November 2025, giving both the club and the individual 48 hours to respond.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets submitted a written response, which the Committee accepted as their right to be heard in line with Article 25.8 of the FDH Bank Cup Rules and Regulations.
Chauluka did not submit any response.
Following its review, the Committee ruled that FCB Nyasa Big Bullets supporters engaged in violence and hooliganism in the 50th minute of the match by pelting stones and bottles onto the field of play and in the direction of the second assistant referee, forcing the match to be halted for three minutes. The Club was fined MK1 million for the offence.
The club was further found guilty of failing to take adequate precautions to prevent its security personnel from abandoning duty.
In the 95th minute, steward Thomson Chauluka entered the field of play and poured a liquid substance on Mighty Wanderers FC goalkeeper.
For this misconduct, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets were fined MK2 million.
Additionally, the Committee ruled that the club’s failure to control its supporters and security official brought the game of football, FAM, and the competition sponsor into disrepute. As a result, the club was fined a further K2 million.
The total fine imposed on FCB Nyasa Big Bullets amounts to K5 million, which must be settled before the club’s next official match.
Mr Chauluka was found guilty of assaulting an opponent and has been banned from all football-related activities, including attending FAM-sanctioned matches, for a period of 12 months with immediate effect.
FAM has also directed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to ensure full compliance with the individual ban imposed on Chauluka, warning that failure to do so may result in further sanctions against the club, including fines or points deduction.
Both FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mr Chauluka have been informed of their right to appeal the decision to the FAM Disciplinary Committee within 72 hours of receipt of the ruling, subject to meeting the conditions outlined in Articles 25.12 and 25.13 of the 2025 FDH Bank Cup Rules and Regulations.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Ekhaya FC head coach Enos Chatama has expressed confidence in his side’s future despite suffering a 2–0 defeat to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets on Sunday afternoon in Blantyre.
The loss marked Ekhaya’s third consecutive defeat, but the coach insists the struggles are part of a learning process that will make the team stronger next season.
Speaking after the match, Chatama admitted that results have not gone his team’s way in recent outings. However, he maintained that the technical panel has already identified key areas that need improvement and believes the team will return “more dangerous” once those problems are addressed ahead of the next campaign.
The match, played at Mpira Stadium, saw Bullets start on the front foot, immediately setting the tempo with quick ball circulation and high pressing.
Ekhaya were forced to defend deep in the opening minutes as the hosts pushed numbers forward, stretching their defensive line in search of an early breakthrough.
Bullets’ persistence paid off in the 31st minute when substitute Maxwell Phodo, who had just come on for Mike Mkwate, found the back of the net. Phodo calmly finished after receiving a well weighted pass from Chikumbutso Salima, giving the hosts a deserved 1–0 lead.
Just before the halftime whistle, Bullets doubled their advantage. Ephraim Kondowe scored a fine goal in stoppage time after being set up by Phodo, capping off a dominant first-half display by the home side and sending them into the break with a comfortable 2–0 cushion.
Ekhaya attempted to regroup in the second half, while Bullets made tactical changes, including the introduction of Babatunde Adebouje in the 58th minute.
Ekhaya also responded with a series of substitutions, bringing in Kester Simbi, Vincent Salawila and later Clever Chikwata in an effort to inject fresh energy into the game.
Despite the changes, Ekhaya struggled to break down a well-organised Bullets defence. The hosts managed the game professionally, limiting Ekhaya’s chances and maintaining control as the clock ran down.
After three minutes of added time, the referee brought the match to an end with Bullets securing a solid 2–0 victory. The win further underlined their authority, while Ekhaya were left to reflect on another tough afternoon.
Maxwell Gastin Phodo was named Man of the Match for his decisive impact off the bench, contributing a goal and an assist. For Ekhaya and coach Enos Chatama, the focus now shifts to rebuilding with optimism firmly placed on a stronger and more competitive return next season.
Bullets remain on position two with 62 points from 28 matches while Ekhaya Fc stay on position 7 with 39 points from the same number of matches.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Goals from Chikumbutso Salima and Babatunde Adepujo were enough to defeat Kamuzu Barracks on Thursday, 27th November at Civo Stadium in Area 9, Lilongwe.
The visitors showed their intent to secure maximum points from the onset, creating numerous chances in the opening 20 minutes.
Bullets won a free kick outside the penalty box in the 2nd minute. Chrispin Mapemba’s effort struck the wall, and on the rebound, he blazed over the bar.
In the 4th minute, Babatunde Adepujo took a long-range effort that rattled the left post. Ephraim Kondowe reacted to the rebound but rifled his effort wide.
A minute later, Yamikani Mologeni overlapped on the right flank before whipping in a cross to find Kondowe, whose header went wide.
The pressure continued in the 10th minute when Salima set up Wongani Lungu, whose shot was saved by Kamuzu Barracks goalkeeper Charles Chisale for a corner.
Mapemba took another good shot that the goalkeeper fumbled towards his own net, but one of his defenders cleared it before it crossed the line.
The soldiers couldn’t endure the relentless pressure. In the 12th minute, Chikumbutso Salima broke the deadlock after excellent interplay with Chawanangwa Gumbo.
After the goal, Bullets’ Innocent Nyasulu and defender Andrew Jovinala nearly cost their team with a defensive mix-up, but they recovered before Zeliat Nkhoma could capitalize.
Kamuzu Barracks came close to leveling in the 21st minute when John Mchema’s bicycle kick went over the bar.
The visitors also shot over the bar when Wongani Lungu tried his luck from distance in the 25th minute. The home side made their first substitution in the 27th minute as Raphic Bahat was replaced by Smey Chimunkho. Chisale made a crucial save from Mapemba who broke through on the left in the 28th minute.
Kamuzu Barracks had a penalty appeal turned down by referee Godfrey Nkhakananga in the 33rd minute. The home side attacked down the left through Zeliat Nkhoma, who won his battle against Jovinala and went down in the penalty area, but the referee waved play on.
Bullets’ Mologeni whipped in a corner kick to find Babatunde Adepujo, whose header went wide of the post in the 41st minute. Babatunde Adepujo fired in the second goal just before halftime.
Chikumbutso Salima beat Lloyd Mughala on the right before delivering a stunning cross into the box, and the lanky forward rose highest to meet the pass, ending the first half with Bullets leading 2-0.
At the start of the second half, Bullets made three changes as Hassan Kajoke, Sean McBrams, and Kennedy Musonda replaced Chrispin Mapemba, Ephraim Kondowe, and Aaron Chilipa. Substitute Sean McBrams accelerated down the right in the 48th minute, beating two markers before putting in a brilliant cross to find Salima, whose header skewed wide.
The soldiers tried to respond through Captain Gregory Nachipo, who attempted an effort through a crowd of legs in the 50th minute, but his powerful shot from his weaker foot couldn’t beat Nyasulu. Chikumbutso Salima outpaced his marker in the 58th minute before delivering a good ball to the edge of the box, finding Hassan Kajoke whose effort went over the bar.
Kamuzu Barracks made another change in the 74th minute as Zinjani Yona replaced Geoffrey Game. In the 78th minute, Lumbani Mkandawire was booked with a yellow card for a bad foul.
As the match approached its dying minutes, Bullets scored through Hassan Kajoke, but it was ruled out for offside in the 83rd minute.
Coach Mponda substituted Babatunde Adepujo and Chikumbutso Salima for Peter Banda and Bright Munthali in the 88th minute.
Kamuzu Barracks nearly reduced the deficit when Captain Gregory Nachipo whipped in a brilliant corner to find a teammate, whose header was brilliantly saved by Innocent Nyasulu. Soon after, the match ended with Kamuzu Barracks 0-2 FCB Nyasa Big Bullets.
Bullets’ Chikumbutso Salima was voted player of the match.
Kamuzu Barracks head coach Nicholas Mhango acknowledged the defeat, saying they didn’t play according to plan.
“We conceded two goals in the first half and our plan didn’t work out. In the second half we played better but failed to score. If we had played at home at Champion Stadium, we could have done better, but still we will play to get maximum points in our remaining four games,” said Mhango. Bullets assistant coach Gilbert Chirwa was excited about the win.
“We played very well and created a lot of chances today. The result is a true reflection of how we played.
There is no team which plays well without pressure—even those fighting the relegation battle have it. Today it’s water under the bridge; let’s prepare for our next game on Sunday against Creck Sporting Club,” Chirwa said.
The win has taken FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to the summit of the table with 56 points from 24 games, opening a one-point gap over second-placed Mighty Wanderers FC, who have 55 points from 23 matches.
Meanwhile, at Champion Stadium, MAFCO defeated Civil Service United 1-0 courtesy of China Chirwa’s lone goal.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-FCB Nyasa Big Bullets staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Civil Service United 4-3 in a pulsating TNM Super League match on Sunday at Kamuzu Stadium.
Civil started the match on the front foot and stunned the home crowd just eight minutes into the game when Chikaiko Batison finished off a move initiated from a corner.
Bullets, however, responded in the 16th minute through Peter Banda, who equalized after a well-timed pass from Ephraim Kondowe.
A costly mistake from goalkeeper Innocent Nyasulu in the 28th minute gifted Batison his second of the afternoon, restoring Civil’s lead and putting the hosts under pressure once again.
The turning point for Bullets came in the 35th minute when Babatunde Adepoju was introduced. His presence immediately changed the rhythm of their attack and two minutes later, Chikumbutso Salima pounced on a rebound to level the scores 2-2, sparking excitement in the stands.
With halftime approaching, Bullets’ momentum grew stronger.
In the 44th minute, Mapemba whipped in a corner which Salima headed home to give the hosts the lead for the first time although Civil protested for offside, resulting in head coach Abbas Makawa being shown a red card after a heated exchange with match officials.
The second half kicked off with Bullets carrying their attacking form and in the 55th minute, Salima completed a sensational hat-trick—his third goal assisted by Babatunde. The home side looked comfortable at 4-2.
Civil, however, refused to surrender. Batison completed his own hat-trick in the 71st minute after a clever pass from Khumbo Mhone, reducing the deficit and setting up a tense finish.
After the match, Bullets assistant coach Gilbert Chirwa praised his players for showing fighting spirit, urging supporters to respect the technical decisions made during matches.
On the other side, Civil head coach Abbas Makawa who had been sent off expressed disappointment, especially with Bullets’ third goal, insisting that the ball had not crossed the line and that the decision changed the complexion of the game.
Chikumbutso Salima was deservedly named Player of the Match, while Civil’s Batison walked away with the match ball after his brilliant hat-trick.
Bullets are sitting in 1st position with 53 points from 23 matches while Civil Service United are in 4th position with 37 points from the same number of games.
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