FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Captain Lloyd Aaron: "We're Focused on Defending the Airtel Top 8 Trophy Against Silver Strikers"
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets captain Lloyd Aaron has expressed confidence in the team's ability to defend their title in the Airtel Top 8 final against Silver Strikers on Sunday, July 20, at Bingu National Stadium. Despite a narrow league defeat to Civil Service United last weekend, morale within the team remains high.
"Morale is Good, We're Focused on Defending the Trophy"
"As players, morale is good. Losing to Civil shouldn't affect us. This is a cup final and we're focused on defending the trophy and taking it back to Blantyre," Aaron shared with the media on Friday in Lilongwe, emphasizing the importance of keeping their sights set on the final.
One Win Away from Glory
With already victories against Creck Sporting Club in the quarterfinals and Karonga United in the semifinals under their belts, Bullets are one win away from lifting the trophy once again. "Just reaching the final is motivation in itself. We've worked hard to get here. We're one win away from lifting the trophy—this is a must-win match," Aaron emphasized.
Past Results Mean Nothing
"We can't say we have the upper hand. Yes, we've beaten them before, but this is a different match. League games and cup finals are not the same. We must work hard and not rely on past results," Aaron warned, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on the task at hand.
A Message to the Fans
"To our fans, please keep supporting us. In football, you win some, you lose some—but I don't believe we'll be on the losing side this Sunday," Aaron assured, urging Bullets supporters to stay behind the team despite recent league setbacks.
The Final Countdown
The 2025 Airtel Top 8 final kicks off at 15:00 CAT on Sunday, July 20, at Bingu National Stadium. The People's Team is aiming for back-to-back titles and a record-extending fourth Airtel Top 8 crown. Bullets fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown, and the team is ready to give it their all.
Summary: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets captain Lloyd Aaron has expressed confidence in the team's ability to defend their title in the Airtel Top 8 final against Silver Strikers on Sunday. Despite a narrow league defeat to Civil Service United, Aaron believes the team's morale is good and they are focused on the title showdown. Bullets have already defeated Creck Sporting Club and Karonga United in the quarterfinals and semis, respectively, and Aaron believes they are one win away from lifting the trophy. However, he emphasized that past results mean nothing and the team must work hard to achieve victory. The captain also urged fans to continue supporting the team despite recent league setbacks. The final is set to kick off at 15:00 CAT on Sunday, July 20, at Bingu National Stadium.
