With the TNM Super League title race reaching its thrilling climax, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets travel to Mpira Stadium this Saturday to face Mighty Tigers in a must-win encounter. With just two matches remaining, every point counts as The People’s Team continue their push for the 2025 league crown.
Bullets currently sit second with 62 points, three behind league leaders Mighty Wanderers. A win for the Nomads, who are hosting Moyale Barracks at Kamuzu Stadium just seven kilometres away from Mpira Stadium, would see the gap remain at three points, keeping the pressure high in the title race. Saturday’s clash is therefore critical if The People’s Team is to close the gap and strengthen their championship ambitions.
Meanwhile, the Kau Kau are fighting for survival after spending much of the second round in the bottom three. Sitting 15th with 26 points, five adrift of safety, they will be determined to pick up maximum points at home. Bullets will need to be at their very best to secure all three points from a side with everything to play for in the season’s final two games.
FORM GUIDE
The People’s Team enters this fixture with mixed recent results. Bullets secured thrilling victories over Civil Service United (4-3), Kamuzu Barracks (2-0), Karonga United (2-0), and Ekhaya FC (2-0), showing attacking firepower and resilience in tight games.
However, losses against Creck Sporting Club and Moyale Barracks FC, both 2-0, have tested the team’s consistency, highlighting the importance of focus for this crucial away trip.
The Kau Kau have also produced mixed results. They suffered a 3-0 defeat to Mighty Wanderers, drew 1-1 away to Dedza Dynamos, and held MAFCO FC to a 1-1 stalemate at home. They picked up narrow 1-0 wins against Kamuzu Barracks and Songwe Border United. At home this season, the Kau Kau have played 13 games, winning five, drawing two, and losing six, scoring 13 goals, conceding 13, and keeping five clean sheets.
Key players such as Hassan Kajoke, Chikumbutso Salima and Babatunde Adepoju have been instrumental for Bullets, particularly in late goals that have turned fixtures in The People’s Team’s favour this season. Their creativity and finishing will be crucial against a Tigers side expected to defend resolutely and look for counter-attacking opportunities.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Historical matchups strongly favour The People’s Team. Over the last fifteen years, Bullets and the Kau Kau have met 30 times in the elite league, with Bullets winning 20, drawing 10, and losing just once, while scoring 50 goals and conceding 16.
The biggest win came in the first round of the 2022 season when Bullets thrashed the Kau Kau 5-0 at Mpira Stadium. The Kau Kau’s last win over Bullets was in November 2011, a 3-0 league victory. Since then, Bullets have consistently dominated the fixture, apart from the first round of last season which ended 1-1.
In the first round of the 2024 season, the teams played to a goalless draw at Mpira Stadium before Bullets secured a 3-0 win in the reverse fixture. Earlier this season, Bullets required two late strikes from Kajoke and Babatunde to secure a 2-0 victory at Kamuzu Stadium.
While recent form provides some insight, these historical results highlight The People’s Team’s long-standing dominance in this fixture.
TEAM NEWS
Bullets will be without Aaron Chilipa, Mike Mkwate, Blessings Mpokera, and Chrispin Mapemba due to injuries.
Paul Master faces a late fitness test after picking up a knock in last week’s 2-0 win over Ekhaya FC. Despite these absences, The People’s Team remains confident, with key players ready to step up in a crucial run-in for the title.
MATCH DETAILS
Fixture: Mighty Tigers vs FCB Nyasa Big Bullets
Competition: TNM Super League
Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
Venue: Mpira Stadium, Chiwembe
Kick-off: 14:30
MATCH OFFICIALS
The Super League of Malawi has confirmed the refereeing team for this important fixture.
Mayamiko Kanjere will take charge as centre referee, bringing his wealth of experience to one of the season’s key matches. Wales Chisi and McHastings Kanjati will serve as assistant referees, while Cedric Mwachumu returns as the fourth official. Damson Banda will oversee proceedings as match assessor, ensuring the game is conducted fairly and within league regulations.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Fans can follow live updates on social media or watch the match live on FIFA+, giving everyone the chance to catch the action from Mpira Stadium.
A win against Tigers could keep The People’s Team within striking distance of the summit, while any slip-up would leave the title race even tighter heading into the final weekend. Every goal and every point this weekend will be crucial in the battle for the 2025 TNM Super League crown.
