Tinaye Tsimba is looking ahead to his new chapter at FCB Nyasa Big Bullets after completing a two-year move to The People’s Team.
The 23-year-old, unveiled as our second signing of the current transfer window on Thursday, is beginning his first club experience outside Zimbabwe.
In his first interview with club media, Tsimba spoke about what joining Bullets means to him, adapting to a new football environment, working under Wedson Nyirenda and what he hopes to contribute during his time at the club.
For the striker, the attraction of Bullets was clear.
“Bullets is one of the biggest clubs in Africa and the biggest in Malawi. This made me jump at this opportunity. It’s a dream come true for me.
“As a player, I needed a team like Bullets to grow.”
Moving to Malawi takes Tsimba beyond Zimbabwean club football for the first time, something he views as an opportunity to experience different ideas and continue developing his game.
“Playing outside the country is a good development as a player because I will be meeting different coaches and different players.
“So it’s good to work under a different coach who doesn’t know you, to help you with more skills and other things.”
Although this is his first time in Malawi, Tsimba says the reception from his teammates and the technical staff has helped him adjust to his new surroundings.
“The experience has been nice. It’s my first time here, but the reception from the coaches and my fellow players has been nice.
“I was very happy with the reception that was given to me since I arrived in the country.”
His early time in Malawi has also given him an understanding of Nyirenda’s methods and the demands he will now be expected to meet as part of the Bullets squad.
“He is a good coach. Obviously, as a player coming from another country, coming here, there are demands that the coach has for a player to adjust to what he is saying every time.
“So it’s working; everything is on the right track.”
Watch Tsimba’s first interview
Tsimba was also familiar with Bullets through the success of fellow Zimbabwean Kalisto Pasuwa, whose spell in charge left a lasting impression on the forward.
“Coach Kalisto Pasuwa was here and left a big footprint, and to me, it’s an opportunity to grab with both hands.
“Bullets is a big team. Pasuwa won everything here, so I am also here to add my value to continue winning here.”
Tsimba is equally aware of the expectations that come with representing Bullets, particularly the responsibility that comes with playing as a striker.
“Challenge accepted. Football is one language. I might speak a different language, but football is one language.
“You just have to play as the coach says and show your skills on the pitch.
“I will do my best to score goals. I am promising the coaches and supporters that I am here to score goals, and I will give my 100 per cent on that.”
He also carries confidence from representing Zimbabwe at the 2026 Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association Games in Botswana, where he scored three goals as his country won gold in the men’s football competition.
“As a striker, my job is to score goals, and when I scored, I was grateful.
“It was my first time, my first experience, to represent my nation, and I just wanted us to win the games.
“Fortunately, I scored, and I never knew who was watching the games, but it created this opportunity for me, and I grabbed it with both hands, and I am looking forward to scoring more goals.”
With his move complete, Tsimba’s focus now turns to earning his place in Nyirenda’s side and contributing to the team.
His message to the Bullets faithful is simple.
“They should just continue to come in large numbers. I am here to score goals, and I promise to give my 100 per cent.”
