FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Suffer First Home Defeat of the Season, Coach Peter Mponda Blames Poor Performance
Bullets Failed to Click Against Blue Eagles, Remain Six Points Behind Rivals Mighty Wanderers
In a surprising turn of events, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against Blue Eagles in the TNM Super League on Sunday, marking their first loss at Kamuzu Stadium this season and their third loss in the league. Speaking after the final whistle, head coach Peter Mponda acknowledged that his team did not play well and was not at its best. "Today, we didn't play well, defensively or offensively. We just weren't ourselves," Mponda said. Despite making several changes to the starting lineup, including handing first TNM Super League starts to Paul Master and Peter Banda, the team failed to create scoring opportunities. Bullets had everything to play for, as Mighty Wanderers dropped points in their 1-1 draw against Moyale Barracks, but the team remained second in the standings with 27 points from 12 matches, six points behind their Blantyre rivals. Mponda defended his squad rotation, stating that the team's poor performance was not due to changes in the starting lineup. "I don't think it was about changes. The back three from the final were maintained, and Paul didn't do badly. The truth is the team didn't click, and that's not down to rotation," he said. The loss was a setback in the title race, but Mponda remains focused on preparing the team for their next match away against Mzuzu City Hammers on Thursday at Rumphi Stadium. "We'll go back to the drawing board and prepare well for the next match. There's no time to dwell. We have to respond," he concluded. Bullets' supporters were left disappointed by the team's performance, and the mood in the fanbase is uncertain as the team looks to bounce back from this setback. The loss highlights the importance of consistency and intensity in the TNM Super League title race, as Bullets look to challenge Mighty Wanderers for the top spot.Stay tuned for more updates on the TNM Super League and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets as the season progresses. Play Now on PremierBet for the latest football odds and predictions.
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Summary: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against Blue Eagles, their first loss at Kamuzu Stadium this season. Head coach Peter Mponda attributed the loss to a poor team performance, rather than squad rotation. Despite making several changes to the lineup, including handing first TNM Super League starts to Paul Master and Peter Banda, the team failed to click and create scoring opportunities. Mponda expressed concern about the team's lack of intensity and cohesion, stating that they did not deserve the victory. The loss was a setback in the title race, but Mponda remains focused on preparing the team for their next match away against Mzuzu City Hammers.
