Mighty Wanderers thrashed Chitipa United 4-0 to reach the quarter finals of FDH Cup on Saturday.

The nomads scored in the 6th min through Vincent Nyangulu after receiving a beautiful cross from Stanley Sanudi who had a great game.

Vitumbiko Kumwenda, Manyozo Jnr and Rafik Namwela controlled the midfield and gave pressure to Chitipa with their passes from one player to another. Nyangulu made it 2-0 in the 37th min.

After halftime, the nomads continued from where they left, dominating in all areas and giving havoc to Chitipa. Not surprisingly, man of the match Nyangulu scored his third goal.

Peter Wadabwa who came from the bench make it 4. From there it was a dancing time for nomads until the last whistle. It ended 4-0 in favour of the home team.

Malawi are now bottom of the table having played 2 games: a 2-2:draw against Zimbabwe and a 2-0 loss to Mozambique, they have a single point.

This means it's a must win game this Tuesday against Namibia for them to have a chance to qualify into the semis.

And that's if they also win in their last game against Senegal who are playing in this tournament as visitors.

In the ongoing COSAFA Cup tournament in Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa, on Friday Zimbabwe came from 2-0 down to force a draw.

Khuda Myaba scored in the 27th minute after a good run from right wing overlapping defender Stanley Sanudi who was the captain of the day. Zimbabwe missed a lot of chances in the first half.

Half time score 1-0 in favour of Malawi. In the 50th minute, Schumacher Kuwali made it 2-0 before Blessings Sarupinda scored in the 62nd minute and Musaka in 79th minute for Zimbabwe to make it 2 all.

Both teams made some changes here and there. Next game for Flames: Mozambique vs Malawi on Sunday.

TNM Super League top 5 has not changed due to Flames preparation in COSAFA tournament that is taking place in South Africa.

Bullets, Silver and Wanderers have been exempted from games in the league games because they have contributed more than 3 players to Flames camp which left yesterday for South Africa.

Among players in the squad are Zicco Mkanda, Tawonga Chimodzi and upcoming stars Maxwell Gasten, Nickson Mwase and Mark Fodya.

Missing in the squad is goalkeeper Brighton Munthali who made it in the Flames friendly match against Tanzania the Taifa Stars which we lost 2-0.

Wanderers has failed to sign a new contract with their prolific Nigerian born striker Babatunde Adeboju who has made a dramatic u turn and put pen to paper with their arch rivals, Nyasa Big Bullets.

It’s very rare for both clubs to buy players from either camp up to the extent of signing an MoU. The people's team has shown that they don't want to leave any stone unturned; they are serious.

Hassan Kajoke has gone for trials; anything can happen. They want to beef up striking machinery, no wonder signing a striker. They mean business. Where there is a vacancy, they immediately cover it.

This reminds me when Precious Sambani got injured, they roped in Eric Kaonga from Ekwendeni. This shows how committed they are to defend the championship.

And I can't be surprised to see them win some trophies. This should be a wake up call to other clubs when a reliable player has been injured or gone somewhere.

Replacement should be made immediate so that the team remains intact.

'A Nyasa akupanga za mpira'. They will reap what they are sowing.

Civo United was the biggest casualty in FDH Bank Cup after they lost to Sable Farming, a team which plays in lower division Thumbs Up Southern Region Premier Division in post match penalties.

Other notable casualties include Karonga United and TN Stars who play in TNM Super League. The winner will walk away with 25 million Kwacha cash plus a trophy.

Silver Strikers lost to Chitipa 1-0 on Saturday, a goal scored by Muyira on spot kick rebound after a save by Brighton Munthali before beating Karonga with the same margin, scored by Blessing Tembo.

But it was abandoned later when the referee changed her decision awarding a penalty to Karonga.

Silver Strikers lost to Chitipa 1-0 on Saturday, a goal scored by Muyira on spot kick rebound after a save by Brighton Munthali before beating Karonga with the same margin, scored by Blessing Tembo.

But it was abandoned later when the referee changed her decision awarding a penalty to Karonga.

Nyasa Big Bullets beat Civil 2-1 thanks to scores by Mike Mkwate and Zicco Mkanda for Bullets and Muhamad Sulumba for Civil. It was an entertaining match; both teams play pass and support football.

The centre of attraction was the midfield. Idana, Chimango Kayira & Mkwate were marvellous, to mention a few in Bullets camp, while Anzeru Joseph, Sulumba & MOTM Dan Kumwenda were equally good.

Officiating team did a tremendous job and credit should go to them for handling the game professionally.

More drama in TNM Super League week-in, week-out.

On Saturday Ekwendeni were winners over Tigers 1-0, Blue Eagles beat MAFCO 1-0 and Silver Strikers drew with KB 0-0.

Teams like Ekwendeni, Karonga, Chitipa & TN Stars are doing better since for them to walk away with a point it's a bonus. They play to be in the league, so they play without pressure and get results.

To win be champions it's a nightmare. Time is running out and pressure is with Silver & Bullets. Nomads, a little. Due to this pressure, Silver is doing things in a hurry and results are not coming.

They could have won the league in the first round when they opened a 5 point gap plus a game in hand. Now it’s one.

Let’s wait and see. Tough and very tough indeed. Pa ground pavuta.

As the battle for points continues this week-end, referees must take each game as a decider and professionalism should play a major role when exercising their duties.

Players should be protected at all costs. The red and yellow cards in their pockets are there to control the proceedings of the game.

We've seen too many serious injuries in this second round of the TNM Super League and we cannot afford to lose more players from physical and highly emotional contact due to negligence of referees.

Football has reached a crucial point: others are fighting against relegation while others are fighting for championship, so any mistake by the refs will be grave.

We don't want more games ending prematurely because of officiation.

Let's also support our officiating team, starting with officials of clubs.

Don't forget that referees are human beings subject to errors. Don't tamper with their judgement in the field of play; they are in-charge of everything.

The battle for points reached a climax last weekend when the peoples team Nyasa Big Bullets came neck to neck with the bankers Silver Strikers at 39 points each but the latter has a game in hand.

The bankers were forced to a goalless draw by Red Lions while Bullets were 2-1 winners over Mighty Tigers. This means any missed point at this stage you're gone and this spices the beauty of the game.

For bottom of the table teams (Warriors, Ntopwa and Tigers), I don't see them surviving. Even though their play looks promising, teams are judged by results so it will be hard for them to come back.

There is good play from all teams in the league but scoring goals at open play is difficult. It's either we don't have good finishers or we have good goal minders; average score per game is a goal.

This cripples the national team. We are fond of singing the same tune: ‘‘we played well but we failed to score’’. Let's polish up our striking machinery locally for a better tomorrow.

The battle for points reached a climax last weekend when the peoples team Nyasa Big Bullets came neck to neck with the bankers Silver Strikers at 39 points each but the latter has a game in hand.

The bankers were forced to a goalless draw by Red Lions while Bullets were 2-1 winners over Mighty Tigers. This means any missed point at this stage you're gone and this spices the beauty of the game.

For bottom of the table teams (Warriors, Ntopwa and Tigers), I don't see them surviving. Even though their play looks promising, teams are judged by results so it will be hard for them to come back.

There is good play from all teams in the league but scoring goals at open play is difficult. It's either we don't have good finishers or we have good goal minders; average score per game is a goal.

This cripples the national team. We are fond of singing the same tune: ‘‘we played well but we failed to score’’. Let's polish up our striking machinery locally for a better tomorrow.

Much as I thank FAM for organising a friendly on FIFA calendar with Tanzania, they should also consider which teams we are facing in AFCON and World Cup so that we prepare well.

For instance, in AFCON we will meet teams from the north, like Cameroon and Ivory Coast. So we should be playing friendlies with those that play a similar type of football with our opponents.

Much as I thank FAM for organising a friendly on FIFA calendar with Tanzania, they should also consider which teams we are facing in AFCON and World Cup so that we prepare well.

For instance, in AFCON we will meet teams from the north, like Cameroon and Ivory Coast. So we should be playing friendlies with those that play a similar type of football with our opponents.

The Malawi national team defender and left winger, Precious Sambani, has been ruled out of a friendly match against Tanzania on 13 June 2021 due to injury.

He has been replaced with Eric Kaonga formerly of Ekwendeni Hammers now with Nyasa Big Bullets.
The national team has also included playmaker for Mighty Wanderers Vitumbiko Kumwenda on the list.

Surprisingly missing is Maxwell Gasten Phodo, top goal scorer in TNM Super League as of now.

My worry goes to Malawi National Team which is in camp. The way the coaching panel includes players who are not regulars in their respective clubs.

Players like goalkeepers: Brighton Munthali of Silver Strikers, William Thole of Wanderers and Ernest Kakhobwe for Nyasa BB. Are they taking them because of past experience or current performance?

I’m impressed with the inclusion of Nickson Mwase of Silver. This kid should be given a chance; he is national team material.

Teams continue collecting points in TNM Super League. Those who played away from their usual grounds had mixed fortunes over the weekend.

There will be fireworks in all venues this Saturday and Sunday. Most teams who are playing away from home face stiff opposition.

MAFCO vs Blue Eagles and Civil Service vs Mighty Tigers will go away with a point each. Disaster for TN Stars who are playing the team of the moment, Silver Strikers.

Hungry lions Nyasa BB will sweat in order to collect 3 points, which they need most, when they meet Ekwendeni Hammers who will have mixed fortunes this weekend.

Even though Mighty Wanderers has a good squad, the likes of Vitumbiko Kumwenda, Alfred Manyozo, Babatunde, and Yunus Sheriff, they are playing a team with no names on paper, Karonga United.

But Karonga plays as a team and is tough in their own backyard.

Likewise Chitipa who are unpredictable at the same time comfortable at home. Wanderers will not survive in the lion's den.