It’s a busy week for Maule, with the first team hosting Silver Strikers on Sunday, the women’s team returning to Premiership action, the reserves pushing on in the ThumbsUp League, and the U19s regrouping in the Blantyre District Youth League.
Supporters can expect a packed schedule: a top-of-the-table clash at Kamuzu Stadium, the Women’s Premiership resuming after the U20’s historic World Cup qualifiers run, the Reserves riding high after a seven-goal masterclass, and the U19s determined to bounce back from last weekend’s narrow defeat.
First Team Hosts Silver Strikers
The showdown is scheduled for Sunday, 5 October, at Kamuzu Stadium. Both teams will be gunning for maximum points as the title race intensifies, with Bullets looking to stretch their advantage at the top while Silver aim to close the gap and defend their crown.
The two sides have produced some of the league’s most memorable battles in recent seasons, and Sunday’s clash is already billed as another classic.
Full ticketing information for Sunday’s showdown will be released on Tuesday.
League Standings Update
The result against Dedza pushed Bullets to 43 points from 18 matches, opening a four-point cushion over second-placed Mighty Wanderers, though the Nomads have a game in hand.
Wanderers remain on 39 points from 17 matches after bowing out of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday, losing to Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana on post-match penalties.
Meanwhile, third-placed Silver Strikers sit on 36 points from 17 matches. The Bankers advanced in the CAF Champions League after holding Elgeco Plus to a goalless draw in Lilongwe, progressing on the away-goals rule following a 1-1 draw in Madagascar in the first leg.
This sets up a mouthwatering contest on Sunday, with Bullets aiming to assert domestic dominance and Silver arriving buoyed by continental success.
Training Resumes
Peter Mponda’s men returned to training on Monday as preparations intensify ahead of Sunday’s showdown.
With momentum from back-to-back league wins, the technical panel will be focusing on fine-tuning the squad for what is expected to be a high-intensity fixture against the Bankers.
Women’s Team Return to Action
Bullets Women are also set to return to action this week as the NBM Women’s Premiership resumes.
The league was temporarily suspended due to the Malawi Under-20 national team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The junior Scorchers, coached by Bullets Women’s head coach Maggie Chombo, made history by reaching the third round of the competition for the first time, beating South Sudan 3-1 on aggregate.
With the league back on, Chombo’s charges will be eager to carry that national team momentum into their Premiership campaign. Before the suspension, Bullets Women were scheduled to face Topik Academy, and the fixture is now expected to be part of the resumption programme.
Reserves Eye More Momentum
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves will also be back in training as they continue their ThumbsUp Southern Region Football League campaign.
The young Maule head into the new week full of confidence after delivering a dominant 7-0 win over FOMO at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday.
U19s Regroup After Defeat
Meanwhile, the Under-19 side will be working to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Ekhaya Youth in the Blantyre District Youth League.
Coach Yamikani Fodya’s boys remain determined to stay competitive in the campaign as they regroup for their next fixture.
What’s at Stake
With the TNM Super League entering its decisive round, this week’s fixture against Silver Strikers could prove pivotal in shaping the title race.
All eyes are now on Kamuzu Stadium this Sunday, where Maule will be out to defend home turf, stretch their lead at the summit, and send a clear message to their rivals.
