David Chinoko has been appointed centre referee for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets’ crucial midweek TNM Super League clash against Moyale Barracks at Mzuzu Stadium.
The league leaders head into this final Northern Region league assignment looking to build on their momentum and protect their narrow advantage at the top of the table.
Bullets travel to Mzuzu on the back of a 2-0 away victory over Karonga United, a result that took them to 59 points from 26 matches. Second-placed Mighty Wanderers also won on Sunday, but Bullets remain ahead thanks to a superior goal difference. With the title race tightening, Wednesday’s fixture carries significant weight for Peter Mponda’s men.
Here’s the full list of officials appointed for the Moyale Barracks clash, along with their previous experience in Bullets matches:
Referee: David Chinoko
Chinoko will be officiating his 12th Bullets fixture. This season, he oversaw two matches involving Bullets, including the 1-0 league defeat to Mighty Wanderers in May and the 1-0 FDH Bank Cup semifinal loss in October.
Assistant Referee 1: Steve Nyirenda
Nyirenda will take charge of his fifth Bullets match since 2023, having served on the line in both league and cup fixtures. His most recent assignment was during the 5-0 victory over Chilumba Barracks in the 2025 FDH Bank Cup Round of 32 at Chitipa Stadium in August.
Assistant Referee 2: Stammy Msukwa
Msukwa has officiated two Bullets matches this season, including the 2-0 win at Mzuzu City Hammers in July and the 2-0 victory away to Chitipa United in August.
Fourth Official: Mercy Kayira
Kayira is among Malawi’s experienced female match officials, having handled more than ten Bullets matches as both centre referee and fourth official across multiple competitions. This season, she has overseen three Bullets games in the Airtel Top 8 and the league.
Match Assessor: Mabvuto Msimuko
Msimuko is a new face in Bullets fixtures and will be assessing his first match involving The People’s Team.
Match Details
Fixture: Moyale Barracks vs FCB Nyasa Big Bullets
Competition: TNM Super League
Venue: Mzuzu Stadium
Date: Wednesday
With the league leaders set for another challenging outing in the North, all eyes will be on Mzuzu Stadium to see if Bullets can continue their strong form. The experience and track record of the appointed officials will be crucial in ensuring a fair and competitive match, as the title race intensifies in the final stretch of the season.
