FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Seek First Away Win Against Resilient Chitipa United
The TNM Super League second round gets underway this weekend, and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will be looking to start on the right foot when they travel to Chitipa Stadium to face Chitipa United on Saturday afternoon. This will be Bullets' first visit to Chitipa's home turf, as previous encounters took place at Karonga Stadium.
Bullets, who are currently in second place with 34 points, are just a point behind league leaders Mighty Wanderers. A win against Chitipa, who have been in impressive form, could see them close the gap at the top. However, it will not be an easy task as Chitipa have gone eight matches unbeaten and have only conceded once while scoring seven goals in the process.
Form Guide
Bullets come into the match on the back of mixed results. They recorded back-to-back league wins over Mzuzu City Hammers and Mafco FC but then drew 3-3 with Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium. Bullets surrendered a 3-1 lead in that game and will be looking to put that disappointment behind them. They responded in the FDH Bank Cup Round of 32 last weekend with a 5-0 thrashing of Chilumba Barracks.
Head-to-Head
Saturday's clash marks the 11th competitive meeting between the two sides. Bullets have dominated the fixture, with eight wins, one draw, and just one loss. The last encounter at Kamuzu Stadium ended in a 3-0 victory for Bullets. At Chitipa's former home, Karonga Stadium, the hosts managed their only win in 2023 via an own goal, but generally, Bullets have had the upper hand.
Coach's Thoughts
"I think two teams are fighting different battles. We are trying to get to the top of the table while our opponents are trying to run away from relegation. So both sides have different motivations. We are coming from a disappointing result, but we want to keep improving and keep going forward,"
said Peter Mponda, Head Coach of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets.
Team News
Bullets have no fresh injury concerns. Defenders Blessings Mpokera and Andrew Jovinala, who missed the 5-0 win over Chilumba Barracks due to fitness issues, have since trained with the squad and are available for selection. New signings Khumbo Banda and Bright Munthali will be looking to have more minutes after they both played in last weekend's cup victory.
Match Details
Fixture: Chitipa vs Bullets
Competition: TNM Super League
Venue: Chitipa Stadium
Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
Kick-off: 14:30 CAT
Match Officials
The Super League of Malawi has appointed Misheck Juba as referee for Saturday's encounter. He will be assisted by Stammy Msukwa and Martin Kawoneka, with Edson Chagala Chirwa as the fourth official. Zuza Nyondo will serve as referee assessor.
Supporters who cannot make the trip to Chitipa will still be able to follow the action live. The match will be broadcast on Mpira TV and streamed worldwide via FIFA+. In addition, fans can keep up with the game in real time through our official digital platforms, with live updates posted on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Once the final whistle is blown, a comprehensive match report will be available on nyasabigbullets.com.
Summary: Sure, here is a concise summary of the text: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will face Chitipa United at Chitipa Stadium on Saturday in their first away match of the second round of the TNM Super League. Bullets are in second place with 34 points, one point behind leaders Mighty Wanderers, and will be looking to bounce back from a 3-3 draw with Karonga United in their previous match. Chitipa United are in ninth place with 19 points and have won their last six league matches, including a 1-0 win over Blue Eagles and a 4-0 victory over Songwe Border United. The two teams have met 11 times in the past, with Bullets winning eight of those matches. The match will be officiated by Misheck Juba and will be available to watch on Mpira TV and FIFA+.
