FCB Nyasa Big Bullets return to FDH Bank Premiership action this weekend with a trip to Lilongwe to face Kamuzu Barracks at Civo Stadium.
Sunday’s encounter will mark the first league fixture of the Wedson Nyirenda era as The People’s Team continue their campaign under the newly appointed Zambian tactician.
Meetings between Bullets and Kamuzu Barracks have produced memorable moments, dramatic contests and dominant performances over the years, but the numbers reveal a fixture that has largely favoured The People’s Team.
Ahead of Sunday’s FDH Bank Premiership encounter, we take a closer look at the statistics behind Bullets’ impressive record against the soldiers since 2016.
The Rivalry in Numbers
Bullets and Kamuzu Barracks have met 19 times across league and cup competitions since 2016.
Across those encounters, The People’s Team have recorded 15 victories, while Kamuzu Barracks have won twice and two matches have ended in draws.
The figures underline Bullets’ consistency in a fixture that has become a familiar feature of the Malawian football calendar.
Goals Have Never Been in Short Supply
Bullets have scored 36 goals in the 19 meetings between the two clubs.
From the 6-0 victory in 2018 to the 4-0 triumph recorded in 2025, The People’s Team have regularly found joy in front of goal against the soldiers.
In contrast, Kamuzu Barracks have managed just eight goals during the same period.
Defensive Solidity Tells Its Own Story
While Bullets’ attacking numbers stand out, the defensive record is equally impressive.
The People’s Team have kept 11 clean sheets in the 19 encounters and have restricted Kamuzu Barracks to just eight goals overall.
The soldiers have failed to score in 11 of those matches, highlighting Bullets’ ability to control the fixture at both ends of the pitch.
Seven Wins in Eight Meetings
One of the most dominant spells in the rivalry came between 2020 and 2025.
Following a 1-0 defeat at Civo Stadium in 2019, Bullets responded by winning seven of the next eight meetings against Kamuzu Barracks, with the only interruption being a goalless draw at Civo Stadium in 2023.
During that run, The People’s Team scored 16 goals and conceded only three as they established firm control over the fixture.
One of the most memorable meetings between the sides came at Kamuzu Stadium in 2023, when Bullets came from behind to beat Kamuzu Barracks 3-2. Ephraim Kondowe and Maxwell Phodo overturned Olson Kanjira’s opener before Kanjira struck again to level matters, only for Lanjesi Nkhoma to net the winner for The People’s Team.
The victory restored Bullets’ three-point lead at the top of the TNM Super League standings in a season that ended with the club completing a historic quadruple.
Ten Goals in Two Statement Wins
Some of the most emphatic results in this fixture have come through Bullets’ biggest victories.
The People’s Team scored 10 goals across two dominant wins, beating Kamuzu Barracks 6-0 in 2018 before recording a 4-0 triumph in 2025.
Those results remain the two biggest winning margins in the fixture during the period covered by this dataset and showcased the attacking quality that has often defined meetings between the sides.
A Dominant 2025
The 2025 season proved particularly memorable for Maule in this fixture.
After suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat in a pre-season friendly in March, The People’s Team responded emphatically by winning all three competitive meetings against Kamuzu Barracks.
Bullets opened with a commanding 4-0 TNM Super League victory courtesy of goals from Mike Mkwate, Chikumbutso Salima, Wongani Lungu and Sean McBrams.
The teams met again in the FDH Bank Cup semifinal, where goals from Ephraim Kondowe and Hassan Kajoke secured a 2-1 victory and a place in the final.
The final meeting of the year came at Civo Stadium, where Salima scored before setting up Babatunde Adepoju in a 2-0 triumph that completed a league double over the soldiers.
Recent History Continues to Favour Bullets
Recent meetings have only strengthened Bullets’ grip on the fixture.
The People’s Team have won each of the last six competitive meetings against Kamuzu Barracks.
Across those matches, Bullets have scored 14 goals and conceded only three, further underlining their dominance in the fixture.
The run includes victories in the TNM Super League, Airtel Top 8 and FDH Bank Cup competitions.
Strong Record on the Road
Home dominance has been matched by an impressive record on the road.
Of the nine away meetings in this dataset, The People’s Team have won six, drawn one and lost only two.
Bullets have scored 10 goals and conceded only two in those away matches, highlighting their ability to produce results against the soldiers away from home.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Meetings since 2016: 19
Bullets wins: 15
Draws: 2
Kamuzu Barracks wins: 2
Goals scored by Bullets: 36
Goals scored by Kamuzu Barracks: 8
Bullets clean sheets: 11
Biggest win: Bullets 6-0 Kamuzu Barracks (2018)
Current streak: Six consecutive competitive victories
From dominant victories and lengthy unbeaten runs to consistent performances home and away, the numbers highlight Bullets’ strong record against Kamuzu Barracks over the past decade.
Sunday’s meeting at Civo Stadium will add another chapter to a fixture that has delivered plenty of memorable moments for Maule over the years.
