FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Kamuzu Barracks Set to Clash in 2025 FDH Bank Cup Quarterfinals
A Malawian Football Rivalry Reignites in the Race for the Prestigious Trophy
The football scene in Malawi is heating up as FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Kamuzu Barracks prepare to face off in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FDH Bank Cup. The draw, conducted on Monday at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe, has set up a highly anticipated tie between two of the country's most storied clubs.Bullets qualified for the quarterfinals after a thrilling 3-1 victory against Kamuzu Barracks in the Round of 16 via penalty shootouts. The Lilongwe-based side had earlier dominated the competition with a commanding 3-0 win over The Boys SFC at Kamuzu Stadium and a 5-0 victory over Chilumba Barracks in the Round of 32.
Bullets, also known as The People's Team, have a rich history in Malawian football and have won the FDH Bank Cup twice – in 2022 and 2023. They are eager to reclaim the trophy after missing out last season and will be determined to overcome Kamuzu Barracks to move a step closer to their goal.
Despite the excitement surrounding the quarterfinals, this will be the first time Bullets and Kamuzu Barracks face off in the FDH Bank Cup. However, the two teams share a history of competitive matches in other cup competitions. In the 2013 Carlsberg Cup, Kamuzu Barracks edged Bullets 1-0, while Bullets won 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the 2017 Carlsberg Cup semifinals. Most recently, in the 2024 Airtel Top 8, Bullets defeated Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 in the semifinals.
The quarterfinal clash between Bullets and Kamuzu Barracks is expected to be a closely contested match, with both teams eager to progress to the next round. The fixture details, including the date, venue, and kick-off time, will be confirmed and communicated by the Football Association of Malawi in due course.
The FDH Bank Cup is a significant competition in Malawian football, and the excitement surrounding the quarterfinals is palpable. As Bullets and Kamuzu Barracks prepare to face off, football fans in Malawi and beyond are eagerly anticipating a thrilling encounter between two of the country's most storied clubs.
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Summary: Malawi's FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will face off against Kamuzu Barracks in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FDH Bank Cup, following a thrilling draw conducted on Monday. The two teams have a history of competitive matches in other cup competitions, with Bullets emerging victorious in the 2013 Carlsberg Cup and the 2024 Airtel Top 8. The quarterfinal match will be the first encounter between the two sides in the FDH Bank Cup, with Bullets aiming to reclaim the trophy they won in 2022 and 2023. The fixture details, including the date, venue, and kick-off time, will be confirmed by the Football Association of Malawi in due course.
