Mitundu slash gap onto Lions to one point

Mitundu Baptist capitalised from Red Lions' slip to move a point behind the leaders after securing a hard fought 1-0 win over Ntaja United at the Nankhaka Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Josophat Kwalira scored the lone goal of the match on 69 minutes to help Baptist return to winning ways after dropping points in their previous match.

Speaking after the game, Mitundu Baptist assistant coach, Stanton Thomson said the win was good as they needed it to move closer to the top spot.

"It was a tough match as both teams played to win but we tried hard and got the goal which is good because last week we lost in Mulanje so I'm happy with the win." Said Thomson.

On his view Chisomo Kamlanje, cried over officiation as he believed it favoured the hosts so that they get a win.

"I don't know how to talk about it because what we are facing in the League is too much. The referees were against us from the first whistle, denying us clear penalties,

Kamwendo brings right formula at Villa

Joseph Kamwendo guided Mchinji Villa to their second win of the season in the NBS Bank National Division League after coming from behind to beat leaders, Red Lions in a match played at the Mchinji Community Ground on Saturday afternoon.

The Mchinji based side had not win a game prior to Kamwendo's hiring but after beating Ntaja United 0-1 last weekend, the team put up a much spirited second half to beat Red Lions which was unbeaten in 7 consecutive matches.

Abel Gérard scored first for Red Lions on 29th minute as they led at half time but Juwao Davie levelled on 63rd minute before Kelvin Mustafa netting the winner 7 minutes later.

After the match, Kamwendo thanked his boys for the win as he said the game was very tough for the team.

"We faced a good team that has a good history in Football and after going down in the first half, I told them to build from last week's win over Ntaja and they came strong, scoring two goals against Red Lion

Banda's hat-trick powers Ntopwa second in NBM Premiership

Southern Region giants, Kukoma Ntopwa Queens moved up to second in the National Bank of Malawi National Women's Premiership with their second win after recording a 3-0 win over Topik Academy at the Mpira Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Forward Kondawo Banda netted a hat-trick into the game to secure a win for the Amaghetto Kids and earn herself a player of the match award after the game.

Head coach for the team, Isaac 'Jomo' Osman, was happy with the win and satisfied with the scoreline as the game was tough on their side.

"It was a tough game as Topik also came to win, it was not simple as we missed a lot of chances but still we managed to get three goals. We won 1-0 in our first game and now it's three which is good, we will keep on improving daily so that we continue doing better in the League." Said Osman.

On his part, Topik Academy head coach, Levi Mhone, saluted his girls for an improved performance into the game

Ascent beat Wanderers to maintain top spot

Central region giants, Ascent Academy, maintained their perfect start in the National Bank of Malawi National Women's Premiership after beating Mighty Wanderers Women 0-2 at the Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Mayamiko Mkandawire scored in each half of the game as the visitors sweated to edge the Nomads and seal their second win in their opening two games in the League.

Head coach for the team, Thom Nkolongo, was however not impressed with the team's play into the game as he said there is much to be looked into.

"It was not a good game as both teams did not play well. We kept the much but we could pass without purpose which is a concern because when you keep the ball much and score less means it's a problem." Said Nkolongo.

Meanwhile, Mighty Wanderers Women Sungeni Msiska, said the attitudes of the players into the game in the first half cost them a lot in the game.

"It was not a tough match but I think in the first half the g

Cops fail to arrest soldiers in Dowa

Blue Eagles failed to replicate their performance in their last week's 0-1 win over FCB Nyasa Big Bullets as they suffered their first defeat under head coach, De Klerk Msakakuona, after going down 3-0 at the Champions Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The team went 8 games without tasting a defeat but faced a much spirited Kamuzu Barracks side which had Francis Mchema netting twice and assisting Zeliat Nkhoma to hand them a heavy loss in Dowa.

Head coach for the team, De Klerk Msakakuona, easily conceded the defeat saying the first half goals made them fail to come back into the game.

"It was a good game but I think we didn't start well as we conceded those two which was hard for us into the game and we accept it and look forward onto the next game against Chitipa United so that we should win there." Said Msakakuona.

The team remain fourth in the standings with 23 points from 14 games after claiming 6 wins, five draws and three defeats in the Lea