FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Set to Face Unfamiliar Opponents The Boyz FC in FDH Bank Cup
After a three-week hiatus from competitive action, Malawi's most successful football club, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, are gearing up for a domestic cup showdown against The Boyz FC in the FDH Bank Cup Round of 16. Bullets, who last played on 27 August in the TNM Super League, will be looking to continue their impressive form in the cup competition and reclaim the FDH Bank Cup, which they last won in 2023.
Bullets have been in excellent form leading up to the cup game, winning their last three fixtures in both the league and the FDH Cup. In their most recent league game, they beat Chilumba Barracks 5-0 to secure their place in the FDH Cup Round of 16. In the cup, they defeated Chitipa United 2-0 and Songwe Border United 3-1.
The Boyz FC, on the other hand, reached the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Becks FC. However, their league performance has been inconsistent, with wins against Ntopwa FC and Chilobwe United, but losses to Ekhaya FC and a draw against Mighty Wanderers Reserves. The team currently sits seventh in the ThumbsUp Southern Region Football League with 19 points from 15 games.
"We take this game seriously. We know a cup game is a cup game. There is nothing like a small team in such competitions, and while we may not know much about them, we can’t afford to underrate any opponent," said First Assistant Coach Gilbert Chirwa. "We want to give our fans something to cheer after what happened during the Karonga game. That behaviour was uncalled for, and we want to shift the narrative back to winning on the pitch and uniting behind the team."
Bullets will be without midfielder Chrispin Mapemba due to a long-term injury, but Yankho Singo has rejoined training after recovering from illness. The match will be broadcast live on Mpira TV and streamed globally on FIFA+, allowing fans everywhere to follow the action in real time. Bullets fans can also follow the action on the club's official social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter.
The teams have never met in any competition before, making this a fascinating encounter. Bullets will be hoping to continue their winning streak and advance to the quarterfinals. The match will take place on Saturday, 20 September, at Kamuzu Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 14:30 CAT.
Match officials for the game include Referee Ernest Kapazi, Assistant Referees Mussa Grant and Mphatso Mmangisa, Fourth Official Peter Phiri, and Match Assessor Paul Mhango.
Summary: Here is a concise summary of the text: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will face The Boyz FC in the FDH Bank Cup Round of 16 on Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium. It has been three weeks since Bullets' last competitive game, and they are looking to continue their strong performance in the domestic cup and reclaim the FDH Bank Cup, which they last won in 2023. Bullets have won their last three games and are currently sitting in second place in the TNM Super League. The Boyz, who are from the ThumbsUp Southern Region Football League, have reached the Round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Becks FC. The teams have never met in any competition before. Bullets will be without midfielder Chrispin Mapemba due to a long-term injury, but Yankho Singo has rejoined training after recovering from illness. The match will be broadcast live on Mpira TV and streamed globally on FIFA+, and fans can follow the action on the club's social media platforms.
