Sweet revenge: Katinji's hat-trick helps Bankers cross Shire

Binwell Katinji scored a hat-trick while debutant Andrew Joseph opened his scoring account at Silver Strikers as the Bankers thumped FC Shire to progress through to the Quarter finals of the FDH Bank Cup.

Katinji netted twice in the first half before converting a penalty which Joseph won to complete his hat-trick before the debutant registering himself on the scoresheet and a Vincent Mark's penalty was just a consolation for the third tier League side.

Head coach Peter Mgangira said his team came with full force as they know what the team did to them last year as they were knocked out in the cup game.

"We all know what happened last year that's why we were serious, we had a complete squad for the game and I'm happy that we have won today." Said Mgangira.

He also said the win will motivate the team ahead of their match against Mighty Wanderers in the League on Sunday.

They join the Nomads as the first teams in the last 8

"We need to show them that we are a big team" - Mgangira

Silver Strikers head coach, Peter Mgangira, said it is now time to show FC Shire that they are a big team as they look to avenge their last year's defeat when the two sides meet in the FDH Bank Cup Round of 16.

Mgangira said this ahead of the match on Thursday at the Civo Stadium where he said there is no small team in a cup game as he anticipates a tough game but he is upbeat that they will do better.

"For them to reach this stage it means they have also done better. They beat us last year and it's the fuel to show them that we are a big team so we will try as much as possible to win the game," said Mgangira.

The Bankers were knocked out by the same team last year before changing their name from Panthers FC in another Cup match and they back may seek a revenge against the third tier League side.

The win for the Banker in the match will help them book their place in the Quarter finals of the tournament with its draw not yet

Timu ya Silver Strikers yatenga mphunzitsi wawo wa kale, Etson Kadenge Mwafulirwa kuti atsogolere timuyi mu mpikisano wa CAF Champions League.

Izi zili chomwechi Kamba koti Peter Mgangira alibe mapepala a chitupa cha CAF A omwe ndi ovomerezeka kwa mphunzitsi mu mpikisanowu.

Silver signs 'Haaland'

Silver Strikers has announced the signing of Chitipa United forward, Andrew Joseph, in an undisclosed fee.

The 23 year year old has penned a two year deal with the Bankers after his impressive showing in the TNM Super League as he joined the Basongo one-and-half years ago from Chatoloma ADMARC.

Speaking after putting to paper, Haaland said “Joining Silver Strikers is a big step for me, a huge opportunity to improve my football career. I’m eager to prove myself, help the team win, and develop as a player. To Silver Strikers supporters, I can’t say much but promise to give my best for the team.”

He becomes the second signing for the Bankers in this mid season transfer window after landing Ernest Petro who was a free agent after being released at FCB Nyasa Big Bullets.

Silver fully into title race as title defence looks possible

Silver Strikers has cut their gap onto the top two to just three points with 13 games left in the TNM Super League making the title defence possible after beating Chitipa United 1-0 at the Silver Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

The Bankers scored through Chinsisi Maonga on the 29th minute to seal the win and stay within touching distance on to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers.

Head coach for the Bankers, Peter Mgangira, said his team did not play the way they use to but it is good that they have won and will keep pushing for more.

"The league is now tight indeed but we will make sure to collect more points when playing at home, it will be tough but it is possible to defend the League." Said Mgangira.

The victory took the Bankers up to 36 points from 10 wins, 6 draws and one loss to stay just four points behind leaders FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and three behind Mighty Wanderers.