FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women's Coach Maggie Chombo: "We Will Regroup During the International Break"
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women's coach Maggie Chombo expressed her disappointment after Sunday's 3-1 loss to Ascent Academy in the NBM Women's Premiership but remains optimistic about the team's chances of bouncing back. Speaking to the media after the game, Chombo acknowledged the challenge of the encounter and the impact of injuries on the team's performance.
A Difficult Outing
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women started well against Ascent Academy but fell behind after conceding an early goal. Chombo praised her team's response, with Lyna James equalizing shortly after, but lamented the concession of a second, "avoidable" goal that proved decisive.
The Impact of Injuries
The challenge was compounded by injuries to three key players. Skipper Zainab Kapanda, making her first return from a knock sustained with the Malawi national team in last week's friendlies against Lesotho, was forced off during the game with a new injury. Striker Mary Chavinda, who had also recently returned after missing the national team camp following an injury in Bullets' 4-0 victory over Moyale Sisters a fortnight ago, was similarly forced off with a fresh setback. Midfielder Asimenye Mwanyongo also picked up a knock during the match but was forced to continue playing as Chombo had already exhausted her substitutions.
Refocusing During the International Break
"Today, we also lost key players to injuries, and some serious fouls went unpunished by the referee," Chombo noted. Despite the defeat, Chombo stressed the importance of keeping perspective, with plenty of football still to play this season. "The league is still long, and we will return to training, using the upcoming Under-20 national team break to regroup and reorganize our squad. We are determined to come back stronger," she emphasized.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women currently sit in sixth position in the NBM Women's Premiership with seven points after five games, still firmly in the race for the top four. The team will have the opportunity to regroup during the upcoming international break before returning to action.
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Summary: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women's head coach Maggie Chombo acknowledged Sunday's 3-1 loss to Ascent Academy in Lilongwe as a difficult outing. Despite the setback, Chombo remains optimistic and emphasized the importance of keeping perspective, with the league still long and the team having the opportunity to regroup and reorganize during the upcoming international break. The team suffered injuries to three key players, including skipper Zainab Kapanda and striker Mary Chavinda, which disrupted the team's rhythm and reduced attacking options. Despite the defeat, Chombo expressed determination to come back stronger and remain in the race for the top four in the NBM Women's Premiership.
