FCB Nyasa Big Bullets host Moyale Barracks in a TNM Super League showdown at Kamuzu Stadium this afternoon, eyeing a swift return to the summit.
The People’s Team sit second on the table with 21 points, just one behind arch-rivals Mighty Wanderers, who moved top on Sunday following a 2-0 win over Dedza Dynamos. Both teams have played eight matches so far this campaign.
Head coach Peter Mponda has made five changes to the side that started in last Saturday’s Airtel Top 8 semifinal as Bullets return to league action.
Zambian left back Dominic Musonda makes his first competitive appearance for Bullets since joining the club in March, coming in for Henry Chiwaya, who misses this afternoon’s tie.
There’s a change in goal, with Innocent Nyasulu returning between the posts after Richard Chimbamba featured in the cup semifinal last weekend.
Yamikani Mologeni is handed a starting role after coming off the bench in our previous outing, while Sean McBrams also starts as Hassan Kajoke, who netted our winning goal in the semis, drops to the bench.
In midfield, Mike Mkwate replaces Peter Banda, who is on the bench this afternoon. Banda, who made his long-awaited return from injury last weekend, was withdrawn before halftime against Karonga United due to a minor knock.
Starting XI: Nyasulu; Mologeni, Mpokera, Jovinala, Musonda; Willard, Aaron (C), Mkwate;
Salima, McBrams, Babatunde
Substitutes: Chimbamba, Thengo, Gumbo, Petro, Lungu, Banda, Kajoke, Phodo, Kondowe
