FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Seek Northern Region Tour Finale Against Songwe Border United
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, the formidable Malawian football outfit, are set to wrap up their two-week Northern Region tour on a high note as they take on bottom-placed Songwe Border United at Karonga Stadium on Wednesday, 27 August 2025. With league leaders Mighty Wanderers hot on their heels, Peter Mponda's men are determined to secure another important victory to keep the pressure on their rivals in the TNM Super League title race.
Bullets have had a mixed bag of results in their last five games, collecting six points from away victories against Mzuzu City Hammers and Mafco FC. However, they surrendered a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3 with Karonga United in their final first-round fixture. They bounced back in style with a 5-0 demolition of Chilumba Barracks in the FDH Bank Cup Round of 32 before overcoming Chitipa United 2-0 last weekend to start the second round strongly.
Bullets currently sit second in the league standings with 37 points from 16 matches, just one point behind Mighty Wanderers. Meanwhile, Songwe Border United have had a brutal campaign, remaining winless after 16 games, recording 14 defeats and two draws. They have scored just five goals while conceding 43, making them an easy target for Bullets.
Bullets defeated Songwe 7-0 in their first meeting in the season, which was Songwe's heaviest defeat in their debut season. However, Peter Mponda is not taking anything for granted:
"We are aware that Songwe will be looking for an upset, and we cannot afford to underestimate them," Mponda said. "Our focus is to maintain our winning momentum and keep the pressure on Mighty Wanderers. We will be approaching this game with the same level of intensity and focus that we have shown in our previous matches."
Bullets have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match, with defenders Blessings Mpokera and Andrew Jovinala available after missing the Chilumba tie due to fitness issues. Striker Babatunde Adepoju, who scored four goals and provided an assist against Chilumba Barracks, remains the team's biggest attacking threat.
The team's only absentee is Chrispin Mapemba, who is still recovering from a long-term injury. Mponda is confident that his team can handle the pressure and secure a victory against Songwe:
"We are in good shape, and we are confident that we can continue our winning streak," Mponda said. "Our squad is strong, and we have all key players available, including Babatunde, who is in great form. We are focused on securing another victory and ending our Northern Region tour on a high note."
The match will be officiated by Newton Nyirenda and his team, who will be under the spotlight as they handle the high-pressure encounter. Fans can stay connected with every moment of the game by following Bullets' official social media platforms, Facebook, X, and Instagram. A detailed match report and full match highlights will be published on nyasabigbullets.com after the final whistle, while the game will be streamed live on FIFA+, allowing fans across the globe to follow the action.
Summary: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will face off against bottom-placed Songwe Border United at Karonga Stadium on Wednesday, aiming to continue their impressive form and keep pressure on league leaders Mighty Wanderers. Bullets have had a mixed run in their last five games, with two wins and three draws, while Songwe have struggled, recording only two draws and 14 defeats. The match is expected to be a straightforward victory for Bullets, with their strong squad and recent form. The team has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match, with defenders Blessings Mpokera and Andrew Jovinala available after missing the previous game due to fitness issues. Striker Babatunde Adepoju is the team's biggest attacking threat, having scored four goals and provided an assist in their previous game. The only absentee is Chrispin Mapemba, who is still recovering from a long-term injury. The match officials for the game have been assigned, with Newton Nyirenda leading the crew as referee, assisted by McMillan Msopenge and Solomon Silobode as assistant referees, and Victor Msiska as the fourth official. A detailed match report and full match highlights will be available on the team's website and YouTube channel after the game. Fans can also stay connected with the
