FCB Nyasa Big Bullets' Chikumbutso Salima Shines in Dominant 3-0 Victory over Dedza Dynamos
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets continued their impressive form in the TNM Super League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Dedza Dynamos at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday. The result saw Bullets extend their lead at the top of the table to a comfortable four-point gap.
The match was inspired by a brilliant all-round performance from Chikumbutso Salima, who was named Player of the Match after scoring the opener, creating the second goal, and forcing an own goal for the third. Bullets began the game with real intent, with Mike Mkwate coming close to opening the scoring inside the first minute.
Despite Dedza's attempts to respond with back-to-back free kicks, Innocent Nyasulu was equal to the task. Bullets continued to press and created another chance in the 14th minute, but Peter Banda fired wide from the rebound. The breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute, with Dedza failing to clear Mkwate's cross, and Salima pounced to slot home the opener.
By the half-hour mark, Bullets were firmly in control, with Dedza reacting with a double substitution in the 34th minute. However, Bullets continued to dominate, with Paul Master almost doubling their lead in the 42nd minute. Peter Mponda made changes at halftime, introducing Frank Willard and Chawanangwa Gumbo, who made an immediate impact.
In the 49th minute, Adepoju rattled the post after being set up by Master, and just a minute later, Salima turned provider with a low cross that Gumbo tapped in for 2-0. Bullets continued to press, with Wongani Lungu forcing Phiri into a fine save from range as Dedza struggled to test Nyasulu.
On the hour mark, Bullets remained firmly in control, with Master being forced off injured and replaced by Blessings Joseph. Dedza earned a free kick, but Frank Sanudi's delivery was cleared by Gumbo. The hosts stretched their lead in the 67th minute, with Salima's strike taking a heavy deflection off Habu and wrong-footing Phiri for the third.
The clash carried extra spice in the 68th minute, with former Dedza striker Maxwell Phodo coming on for Bullets, while Dedza withdrew ex-Maule forward Luke Chima. It was a duel of familiar faces, but Bullets' depth kept them on top. Mponda then introduced Ephraim Kondowe in the 75th minute.
Dedza carved out a rare chance soon after, with Ackim Mponda sending a Chiwaya cross wide. In the 81st minute, Salima produced another blistering run down the right, though his cross for Kondowe was intercepted. Kondowe later won a free kick in the 88th minute, but Banda's attempt went over the bar.
With four minutes of stoppage time added, Maule remained untroubled and saw the game out comfortably. The referee's whistle confirmed a commanding 3-0 victory for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets. Salima was the standout, scoring the opener, assisting the second, and forcing the third to deserve the Player of the Match crown. Gumbo made an immediate impact off the bench, while Phodo added energy against his former club.
For Dedza, it was an afternoon of chasing shadows. Their best opportunities came from set-pieces, but they rarely threatened Nyasulu's goal. It was a statement win for Maule - dominant, clinical, and confident - as the champions not only collected three points but also stretched their lead at the top to four.
Bullets' next match is against Blue Eagles on March 12, while Dedza face Blantyre United on March 11.
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Summary: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets defeated Dedza Dynamos 3-0 in a TNM Super League match at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday. The victory saw Bullets open a four-point gap at the top of the league table. The game was inspired by a brilliant performance from Player of the Match Chikumbutso Salima, who scored the opener, created the second, and forced the own goal for the third. Salima was supported by a strong team performance, with Peter Banda, Mike Mkwate, and Frank Gumbo making an impact off the bench. For Dedza, it was an afternoon of chasing shadows, with their best opportunities coming from set-pieces but rarely threatening Nyasulu's goal. The win was a statement from Bullets, demonstrating their dominance, clinical play, and confidence as the champions of the league.
