FCB Nyasa Big Bullets reached the 20-game mark of the 2025 TNM Super League campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mafco FC at Kamuzu Stadium on Tuesday, a result that cemented The People’s Team’s strongest start to a season in recent years.
With that win, Peter Mponda’s men climbed to 49 points, surpassing the tallies recorded at the same stage in both the 2023 quadruple-winning season and the 2024 campaign in which Bullets surrendered the title.
The numbers tell a powerful story of progress, persistence, and a renewed hunger to reclaim domestic dominance.
A Look Back: The Quadruple Standard
To understand how far Bullets have come, it helps to look back at 2023 — the unforgettable quadruple-winning season, the most successful in the club’s history and a feat unmatched in Malawian football.
At the same stage that year, Bullets had collected 40 points, scored 35 goals, and conceded just 10. It was a near-perfect run built on balance and belief, recording 11 wins, seven draws, and only one defeat. That campaign remains the gold standard — one that every Bullets squad since has been measured against.
But as any football dynasty knows, sustaining success demands constant evolution.
2024: The Year the Run Ended
Then came 2024 — the year Bullets’ five-year reign as TNM Super League champions came to an end.
After dominating Malawian football with five consecutive league titles, The People’s Team surrendered the crown to Silver Strikers, missing out on what would have been an unprecedented 18th championship — the milestone the team is now chasing this term.
At the 20-game mark that season, Bullets had managed 30 points, scoring 26 goals and conceding 15, with seven wins, nine draws, and three defeats. It was their lowest tally in over a decade, the first time since 2014 that the side failed to reach 35 points in the opening 20 matches.
The sluggish start summed up a campaign that never truly clicked — a season that tested the team’s character and set the stage for a stronger response.
2025: A New Chapter, A Renewed Drive
Fast-forward to 2025, and the narrative has shifted dramatically.
Under Mponda’s guidance, Bullets have won 16 matches, drawn one, and lost three — the latter being the highest number of defeats at this stage in more than ten years, but the overall performance is a story of strength, balance, and attacking intent.
Offensively, the numbers speak volumes. With 46 goals scored, Bullets are the league’s top scorers, comfortably ahead of Silver Strikers (30) and Mighty Wanderers (28).
Defensively, the team has matched its 2023 record, conceding just 10 goals in 20 matches — a reminder that while the attacking rhythm has improved, defensive organisation remains a cornerstone of the campaign.
In Form and Focused
Recent performances have showcased a team playing with freedom and confidence. In the last five league fixtures, Bullets have scored 13 goals while conceding only two, displaying both resilience and ruthlessness.
From the blistering pace of Chikumbutso Salima, the leadership of Blessings Mpokera, to Innocent Nyasulu’s reliability between the posts, every department has contributed to a team rediscovering its winning DNA.
Setting The Standard Again
The 2025 season isn’t just about numbers; it’s about reclaiming identity. The hunger, the intensity, the collective spirit — it feels like The People’s Team are once again setting the standard in Malawian football.
As the chase for that historic 18th league title gathers pace, Bullets have shown that lessons from the past can be the foundation for a stronger future.
49 points from 20 matches — and counting. The league leaders are not done yet.
At A Glance: 20-Game Comparison
| Season | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
| 2023 (Quadruple Season) | 11 | 7 | 1 | 35 | 10 | 40 |
| 2024 (Title Surrendered) | 7 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 15 | 30 |
| 2025 (Current Season) | 16 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 10 | 49 |
Bullets’ 2025 total is the highest 20-game points tally in the past decade — 19 points more than last season and 9 ahead of the quadruple campaign.
