FCB Nyasa Big Bullets: Four Star Performers Shortlisted for HTD Player of the Month Award in 2025 TNM Super League
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets are making waves in the 2025 TNM Super League, and four of their standout players have been recognized for their exceptional performances in July. Blessings Mpokera, Chikumbutso Salima, Ephraim Kondowe, and Innocent Nyasulu have all been shortlisted for the HTD Player of the Month award.
These players have consistently contributed and made an impact across five competitive fixtures in the month. The nominees were announced following Bullets' impressive run, which has seen them close the gap at the top of the table.
Blessings Mpokera: A Dependable Presence in the Backline
Defender Blessings Mpokera has been a dependable presence in the Big Bullets backline, featuring in all five games they played in July. He played a key role in their back-to-back league wins over Mzuzu City Hammers and Mafco. Mpokera also captained the side in the latter fixture following the early withdrawal of Frank Willard.
In the Airtel Top 8 Final against Silver Strikers, Mpokera converted one of the penalties in the shootout and made crucial defensive contributions during regulation time. He was also involved in their two league defeats, away to Civil Service United and at home to Blue Eagles.
Chikumbutso Salima: Flair and Consistency on the Left Wing
Wing attacker Chikumbutso Salima has been a consistent performer on the left side of attack, featuring in four of Bullets' five matches in July. He scored the opener and later set up Hassan Kajoke for the second goal in their 2-0 win over Mzuzu City Hammers in Rumphi.
Salima followed that up with a match-winning header against Mafco in Mponela, helping The People’s Team close the gap at the top of the table. He also featured in the Airtel Top 8 Final, winning the early penalty that could have given Bullets the lead in the shootout against Silver Strikers.
Ephraim Kondowe: A Vital Contributor in Key Moments
Forward Ephraim Kondowe was involved in all five matches last month and played a vital part in key moments. He scored in the 2-1 away defeat to Civil Service United and held his nerve to net the winning penalty in the Airtel Top 8 Final against Silver Strikers.
Kondowe also provided the assist for Salima’s goal in the 2-0 win over Mzuzu City Hammers and continued to lead the line in the victory over Mafco.
Innocent Nyasulu: Excellent Performances in Goal
Goalkeeper Innocent Nyasulu delivered a series of excellent performances throughout July, keeping two clean sheets in four matches. He saved a crucial penalty during the shootout against Silver Strikers to help Bullets retain the Airtel Top 8 title.
Nyasulu was also in goal for the 1-0 loss to Blue Eagles, where his saves kept Bullets within reach. Against Mzuzu City Hammers, he made a series of first-half saves and pulled off a brilliant double save to deny the hosts from the spot in the second half.
He followed that with another clean sheet in Mponela, helping Bullets to a 1-0 win over Mafco to close the gap at the top to just one point.
Voting is now open for the HTD Player of the Month award. Fans can cast their vote for their favorite player on the official website. The winner will be announced at the end of the month.
Bullets' impressive run in the 2025 TNM Super League and the standout performances of these four players have given fans plenty to be excited about. With the first round approaching its conclusion, the team is well positioned to make a strong push for the title.
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Summary: Four FCB Nyasa Big Bullets players have been shortlisted for the HTD Player of the Month award for July: Blessings Mpokera, Chikumbutso Salima, Ephraim Kondowe, and Innocent Nyasulu. The players were recognized for their consistent contributions and impact in the team's five competitive fixtures during the month. Mpokera was a dependable presence in the backline, featuring in all five games and playing a key role in the team's back-to-back league wins. He also captained the side in one of the games and converted a penalty in the shootout against Silver Strikers. Salima was involved in four of the team's matches, showcasing flair and consistency on the left wing. He scored the opener in one of the games and provided an assist for another goal. Kondowe was involved in all five matches and played a vital part in key moments. He scored in one of the games and provided an assist for another goal. He also saved a crucial penalty in the shootout against Silver Strikers. Nyasulu delivered a series of excellent performances throughout July, keeping two clean sheets in four matches. He saved a crucial penalty in the shootout against Silver Strikers and made several important saves in other games. Voting is now open
