BALAKA-(MaraviPost)-Red Lions have sealed a sensational return to the TNM Super League after beating Bangwe All Stars 1-0 at Balaka Stadium on Sunday afternoon, placing themselves just one win away from lifting the inaugural NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) title.
A brilliant second-minute strike from Mphatso Magaleta proved enough to send the Zomba-based soldiers back to the top flight after three seasons of waiting.
The early goal set the tone for a determined Red Lions side that defended with grit and controlled the match with maturity.
With the victory, the Lions now sit comfortably on 43 points, requiring only one more win from their remaining three matches to reach an unassailable 46 points.
Their closest rivals, Baka City, faltered after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Mitundu Baptist a result that has tilted the title race heavily in Red Lions’ favour.
At Maliri ground in Lilongwe, Golden Boot frontrunner Raheem Mtondera netted his 19th goal of the season to hand Mitundu Baptist the win over Baka City.
The defeat leaves Baka stranded on 35 points and needing a miracle to catch the runaway leaders.
Elsewhere, the battle for survival intensified. Mchinji Villa boosted their hopes of staying in the league with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chilumba Barracks. Davie Juwao, who missed an early penalty, redeemed himself with a brace, taking his season tally to 13 goals.
Kanindo Mwafulirwa scored Chilumba’s consolation but the loss leaves them buried in the relegation zone with just 20 points.
Chintheche United also picked up a vital 1-0 win away to Ndirande Stars at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre, After a tight first half, Manase Mlenga rose high to power home a header in the 67th minute.
Ndirande missed a golden chance to equalise when Justin Bonongwe saved Maclay Chiwaya’s penalty, keeping Chintheche’s survival hopes alive as they climb to 10th on 22 points.
The stakes continue to rise across the NDL as three teams will earn automatic promotion into the TNM Super League, while four sides will be relegated to their respective regional leagues.
According to FAM Competitions and Communications Director Gomezgani Zakazaka, Red Lions are now officially confirmed as the first team to secure promotion with the association closely monitoring which other two sides will follow.
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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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DOWA-(MaraviPost)-MAFCO FC produced a spirited and disciplined performance to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Civil Service United in a TNM Super League match played on Thursday at Champion Stadium.
Civil Service United started the match on the front foot, creating the first major threat of the afternoon through Dastan Baya, who broke through the MAFCO defence only to be denied by a decisive goal-line clearance from captain Paul Ndhlovu.
Minutes later, CIVO had another golden opportunity when Dastan Banda found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Christopher Mikuwa but his powerful effort was saved.
MAFCO eventually settled into the game and began creating chances of their own, with China Chirwa emerging as the team’s most dangerous outlet.
The forward forced CIVO goalkeeper Richard Mwaila into action several times as the home side grew in confidence.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 45th minute when Chirwa, a former CIVO United player, rose highest to head home the opener, sending the home supporters into celebration.
The goal not only gave MAFCO a valuable lead at halftime but also momentarily lifted them out of the relegation zone.
The second half saw CIVO push hard for an equalizer, earning set pieces and making attacking substitutions, including the introduction of Precious Chipungu, Muhammad Biason and Frank Chizuze.
However, MAFCO’s defensive structure remained intact, frustrating every attempt by the visitors.
MAFCO continued to threaten on the break, with Chirwa nearly doubling the lead through an ambitious bicycle kick that Mwaila comfortably saved.
The home side’s persistence paid off in the 88th minute when substitute Chifundo Mologeni finished off a well-constructed move, assisted by the outstanding Chirwa, to make it 2-0.
China Chirwa, who scored one goal and assisted the other, was voted Man of the Match for his exceptional performance.
Speaking after the game, CIVO Assistant Coach Charles Ben attributed the loss to poor decision-making in front of goal, saying his players failed to capitalize on their chances but promised to work on their shortcomings in training.
On the other side, MAFCO Head Coach Sterio Gondwe expressed relief and satisfaction with the three points, emphasizing the importance of the victory in their fight against relegation.
He pledged that his players would continue working hard in the remaining four fixtures to ensure the team remains in the top flight.
MAFCO now sit 12th with 28 points from 26 matches, while Civil Service United remain 5th with 37 points from 24 games.
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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)-Mighty Wanderers produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat Mighty Tigers 3–0 in a TNM Super League match played on Wednesday afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre.
The Nomads started the game on the front foot, enjoying long spells of possession but struggled to convert their early dominance into goals.
Tigers, meanwhile, looked disjointed and repeatedly lost the ball under pressure, offering little threat going forward.
Wanderers created several promising chances in the first half but lacked precision in the final third. Clement Nyondo and Muhammad Sulumba were among the players who failed to capitalise on good build-up play, while the Nomads also wasted multiple corner kicks.
Tigers’ only notable moment came when Martin Nsewa delivered a dangerous cross that went untouched in the box. The first half ended goalless despite Wanderers’ clear superiority.
After the break, Tigers showed brief signs of improvement but Wanderers quickly regained control. The deadlock was broken in the 55 minute when Rajab Nyirenda floated a well-weighted ball into the box, which Sulumba headed home to make it 1–0.
The goal energised Wanderers, who began attacking with more purpose and intensity. Substitutes Blessings Mwalilino and Sama Tanjong added fresh momentum, putting Tigers under constant pressure.
In the 75th minute, Wanderers doubled their lead through Blessings Mwalilino, who finished off a brilliant team move with a well-timed header from a Blessings Singini cross.
Wanderers sealed the victory six minutes later. Adam Wallace weaved his way into the box before delivering a low cross that found Isaac Kaliati at the far post. The winger calmly slotted home to make it 3–0, capping an excellent personal performance that later earned him the Man of the Match award.
Speaking after the match, Mighty Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira praised his players for their impressive display but downplayed talk of the title race, saying there are still seven games to be played.
On his remarks Tigers coach Trevor Kajawa admitted defeat but commended his players’ effort, expressing hope that they will perform better in their remaining fixtures.
The result leaves Tigers in 13th position with 26 points from 26 matches, while Wanderers remain top of the table with 55 points from 23 games, strengthening their push for the league title.
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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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