All roads lead to Bingu National Stadium this weekend as FCB Nyasa Big Bullets take on Silver Strikers in a high-stakes celebratory showdown. Head coach Peter Mponda says The People’s Team are ready to rise to the occasion.
The fixture is part of First Capital Bank’s 30th anniversary celebrations and will be played on Sunday afternoon in Lilongwe.
It marks the first of two upcoming heavyweight encounters between Malawi’s most decorated clubs, with the Airtel Top 8 Cup final also set for 12 July at the same venue.
Kick-off is set for 15:00, but festivities will begin in the morning with pre-match activities celebrating FCB’s three decades of excellence, football development, and community impact.
Mponda: We’re Taking It Seriously
Speaking ahead of the clash, Mponda emphasised that while the occasion is festive, the approach will be competitive.
“It’s a very important game for us and our sponsors as well. They’ve done so much for our football club,” he told club media on Friday.
“From a technical and tactical point of view, it’ll be a great test. We’ll also use it to give game time to some players who haven’t featured much. But we’ll field a strong team—fans deserve to enjoy every minute.”
Bullets edged Silver 1-0 earlier this season in the TNM Super League opener at the same venue, with Babatunde Adepoju scoring the winner.
Football With Purpose
As part of the FCB at 30 celebrations, proceeds from the match will be donated to the Football Association of Malawi’s Luwinga Inclusive Academy in Mzuzu, a youth-focused initiative promoting inclusive football development.
Beyond its sponsorship of Bullets, FCB continues to play a major role in local talent development through its long-running support of the FCB Under-20 League (formerly the First Merchant Bank U-20 League). That competition has produced several current Bullets stars, including Blessings Mpokera, Chawanangwa Gumbo, Chikumbutso Salima, Wongani Lungu, and Yamikani Mologeni.
Ticket Info
Advance tickets are available at MK3,000 for standard entry and MK15,000 for VIP, while Corporate Box access is priced at MK25,000. On match day, standard tickets will go for MK5,000 and VIP tickets at MK20,000, with the Corporate Box price unchanged.
Supporters can buy their tickets in advance from various outlets across Lilongwe, including Area 18 Puma Filling Station, Area 25 M’bayaz Shop (near Chipiku), Kanengo Puma, Kafoteka Filling Station, Kawale Filling Station, Likuni Energem, Acres Gateway Mall, Maula Puma, and Bingu National Stadium. Tickets are also available online via kwenda.co.
Maule, Let’s Paint Lilongwe Red & White
Your team needs you in the stands as we celebrate 30 years of passion, partnership, and football with First Capital Bank.
Bragging rights, pride—and a beautifully crafted anniversary trophy—are on the line.
Join us for a celebration of football, history, and everything that makes Maule the heartbeat of Malawi.
