FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Bid Farewell to Captain Lloyd Aaron: Mponda Confident in Squad's Depth
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach Peter Mponda has spoken about the departure of club captain Lloyd Aaron, who has joined Qatari side Muaither Sports Club. The midfielder's departure comes after a successful one-and-a-half-year spell at The People's Team, during which he made 54 appearances and won two Airtel Top 8 titles.
Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Mponda admitted that Aaron's departure represents a significant loss for the team. "We've unfortunately lost our captain, someone who was highly influential both on and off the pitch. It's certainly a big loss for us," Mponda said.
"But I strongly believe we have players within the squad who can step up and fill that gap. Yes, the boots are big, but we have capable individuals ready to rise to the occasion and deliver for this club," he added.
Mponda highlighted that central midfield remains one of the few positions with sufficient cover, and Aaron's exit presents an opportunity for other players to prove themselves. "If there's one area where we've always had depth, it's central midfield. Now it's time for the players who haven't been featuring regularly to step forward and help the team," he explained.
"I've always said their time would come, and now is that time—they need to show up and take us forward," Mponda added.
The coach also addressed the issue of captaincy following Aaron's exit, assuring that the squad remains rich in leadership. "We had a vice captain in place and several senior players in the squad. This team is not short of leaders," he stated.
"We're still deliberating on who takes over the armband, but I have full confidence in the leadership group we have," he added.
Midfielder Frank Willard is among the top candidates to assume leadership responsibilities as Bullets push on in their 2025 campaign.
Aaron's final appearance for the club came in the Airtel Top 8 Final against Silver Strikers, where he lifted the trophy as captain. Everyone at FCB Nyasa Big Bullets continues to wish him success as he embarks on a new journey with Muaither SC in Qatar.
The departure of Aaron is a significant blow to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, but Mponda remains confident in the depth of his squad to overcome the loss. The team continues its preparations for the TNM Super League fixture against Blue Eagles at Kamuzu Stadium this weekend.
The trend of Malawian players moving abroad for better opportunities is growing, and Aaron's move to Qatar is a testament to the potential and talent that exists within the Malawian football scene.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets fans and football lovers in Malawi and beyond are eager to see how the team will fare without their beloved captain. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Summary: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach Peter Mponda has spoken about the departure of club captain Lloyd Aaron, who joined Qatari side Muaither Sports Club after a successful one-and-a-half-year spell at the club. Aaron made 54 appearances and won two Airtel Top 8 titles during his time at Bullets. Mponda admits that Aaron's departure is a significant loss, but expresses confidence in the depth of his squad, particularly in central midfield. The coach highlights that this presents an opportunity for other players to prove themselves and step up to fill the gap left by Aaron. Mponda also addresses the issue of captaincy, assuring that the squad remains rich in leadership with several senior players and a vice captain in place. Midfielder Frank Willard is among the top candidates to assume leadership responsibilities as Bullets continue their 2025 campaign.
