FDH Bank Cup 2025: Lower League Teams Cause Upsets as Round of 32 Continues
The FDH Bank Cup 2025 is in full swing, with several exciting matches taking place in the Round of 32. Lower league teams are making their presence felt, causing upsets and adding an element of unpredictability to the competition.
At Rumphi Stadium, Sporting FC will host Bangwe All Stars in what promises to be an intriguing clash. The winner of this match is set to face Kamuzu Barracks in the Round of 16. Kamuzu Barracks qualified for the next round with a 3-1 victory over Southern Region League side FC Thondwe.
An all-lower league clash will take place at Mpira Stadium, where Zingwangwa United will take on Mbelwa Warriors. The winners of this match will earn a Round of 16 meeting against defending champions Blue Eagles, who qualified after edging Songwe Border United 5-4 on penalties following a goalless draw.
Nyasa Big Bullets are making a strong impact in the competition, storming into the Round of 16 with a 5-0 win over Chilumba Barracks. Babatunde Adepoju was the star of the show, scoring four goals and leading the Golden Boot race with six goals.
Cup upsets continued as lower league sides Chatoloma ADMARC and Moyale FC knocked out higher-ranked teams. Chatoloma ADMARC won 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while Moyale FC knocked out high-flying Ekhaya FC 2-1 despite Ekhaya's bright start.
Other fixtures in the Round of 32 include a Zomba derby between Prison United and Red Lions, Beck Academy v The Boyz, and Jenda United v FC Shire.
Looking ahead, the Round of 16 promises thrilling clashes, including Prison United/Red Lions v Civil Service United; Beck Academy/The Boyz v Nyasa Big Bullets; Sporting FC/Bangwe All Stars v Kamuzu Barracks; Zingwangwa United/Mbelwa Warriors v Blue Eagles; Creck Sporting Club v Moyale FC; Mchinji Villa/Mitundu Baptist v Chatoloma ADMARC; Mzuzu City Hammers v Mighty Wanderers; and Jenda United/FC Shire v Silver Strikers.
The Round of 16 is set for the second week of September, with the semifinals in early October and the grand final on November 1.
The FDH Bank Cup is an important competition in Malawian football, providing teams with a platform to showcase their talent and giving fans an exciting season of football to look forward to.
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Summary: Sporting FC will host Bangwe All Stars in the FDH Bank Cup 2025 Round of 16, after defeating Southern Region League side FC Thondwe 3-1. Kamuzu Barracks also advanced to the next round with a 3-1 victory over FC Thondwe, while Zingwangwa United will face Mbelwa Warriors in an all-lower league clash. Nyasa Big Bullets stormed into the Round of 16 with a 5-0 win over Chilumba Barracks, with Babatunde Adepoju scoring four goals. Other fixtures included Moyale FC knocking out high-flying Ekhaya FC 2-1, and Civil Service United advancing 3-0 on penalties after a goalless draw against Chitipa United. The Round of 16 is set for the second week of September, with the semifinals in early October and the grand final on November 1.
