FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Blue Eagles Set for TNM Super League Showdown at Kamuzu Stadium
Following their triumphant Airtel Top 8 Cup final victory over Silver Strikers last weekend, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets are back in TNM Super League action with a crucial fixture against Blue Eagles this Sunday at Kamuzu Stadium. The People’s Team will be looking to bounce back in the league after a 2-1 defeat away to Civil Service United prior to the cup competition break, which saw them surrender the top spot to rivals Mighty Wanderers.
Blue Eagles, meanwhile, will be making their first return to Kamuzu Stadium to face Bullets in two years. The last league meeting between the two sides in Blantyre was on 9 July 2023, when The People’s Team secured a commanding 3-0 victory. The most recent league fixture came in November 2023 at Area 30, where Bullets were held to a goalless draw.
Sunday’s contest promises another competitive encounter between two familiar rivals. Bullets return to league duty full of confidence after lifting the Airtel Top 8 Cup last weekend, but will be eager to make amends in the TNM Super League. In the last five matches across all competitions, Bullets have registered three wins, one draw, and one loss.
Blue Eagles, on the other hand, are on an unbeaten run in their last five league fixtures, collecting two wins and three draws. Their most recent result, a 1-0 away win in Karonga, showcases their strength on the road and signals a tough challenge ahead for the hosts.
Historically, Bullets have had more wins than their opponents in 20 meetings since the 2013 season in league competition. The People’s Team has collected ten wins, scoring 21 goals, while Eagles have registered three wins. Seven games have ended in draws. Bullets registered a double over Eagles in 2013 with a 2-0 first-round win in Lilongwe before completing the job with a hard-fought 3-2 win in the reverse fixture.
Head Coach Peter Mponda will have the luxury of working with almost a full squad for Sunday’s assignment. The only absentee is Chrispin Mapemba, who remains sidelined due to a long-term injury. The match also marks Bullets’ first league outing without former captain Lloyd Aaron, who this week completed a move to Qatari side Muaither SC. Zambian full-back Dominic Musonda, who impressed in the Airtel Top 8 final, could keep his place in the starting line-up as Mponda looks to manage player workloads amid a busy schedule.
"They’re a strong, consistent side — their recent win in Karonga shows that. But we are playing at Kamuzu Stadium. We are coming for all three points, no excuses," commented Mponda on the upcoming match.
With both sides in the top five once again, this weekend’s contest is sure to be an exciting one. Stay tuned for a match preview and post-match report.
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Summary: Sure, here is a concise summary of the text: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will face Blue Eagles at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday in a crucial TNM Super League match. Bullets are looking to bounce back in the league after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Civil Service United, while Blue Eagles are on an unbeaten run in their last five league fixtures. The two teams have a history of competitive encounters, with Bullets holding a slight advantage in head-to-head matches. The hosts are almost at full strength, but will be without Chrispin Mapemba due to injury. The match is expected to be a challenging one, with both teams determined to secure all three points.
