The First Team collected a point in Dedza, while the Reserves climbed to the summit and the Under-19s preserved their unbeaten start.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets completed the first-round away schedule in the FDH Bank Premiership with a goalless draw against Luanar Mitundu at Dedza Stadium.
Elsewhere, Bullets Reserves moved to the top of the SRFA FINCA Region Division One League with a seventh consecutive victory, while the Under-19s shared the points with FCB Katswiri Under-19 League leaders Ekhaya Youth.
Oscar Petro, Prince Chalera and Cedric Maxwell also added more competitive minutes during their respective loan spells.
Here’s a closer look at the latest action across the club.
First Team
Bullets played out a goalless draw against Luanar Mitundu at Dedza Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Wedson Nyirenda’s men were unable to turn their periods of attacking pressure into a decisive opening, while an assured display from Innocent Nyasulu helped secure a third consecutive clean sheet.
Neither side found the breakthrough as we extended our unbeaten run to three matches and closed the first-round away schedule with a point.
The result moved us to 27 points from 14 matches, two adrift of Silver Strikers and Mighty Wanderers at the top of the standings.
Match report: No breakthrough as Bullets take a point in Dedza.
Reserves
Bullets Reserves moved to the top of the SRFA FINCA Region Division One League with a convincing 4-1 victory over Ntopwa FC at Mpira Stadium on Sunday.
Limbitso Chimanjamanja struck twice inside the opening 14 minutes to put the young Bullets in control before Jazil Bannet and Heinze Manganyera completed the scoring.
The result extended the Reserves’ winning run to seven matches and lifted them to 28 points, one clear at the summit.
Match report: Bullets Reserves go top with Ntopwa win.
Under-19
Bullets Under-19 maintained their unbeaten start with a goalless draw against leaders Ekhaya Youth at Kamuzu Stadium on Monday morning.
Yamikani Fodya’s side created the stronger openings and had a second-half effort from captain Hassan Madula ruled out, but Ekhaya held firm to leave the teams sharing the points.
The result moved the young Bullets to 17 points from seven matches, three behind the leaders with a game in hand.
Match report: Bullets U19s share spoils with leaders Ekhaya.
On Loan Watch
Oscar Petro completed another 90 minutes as Civil Service United defeated MAFCO FC 1-0 in the FDH Bank Premiership.
The midfielder played the full contest as the Servants collected maximum points.
Prince Chalera also completed the full match for Bangwe All Stars in their NBS Bank National Division League meeting with Chilobwe United.
Cedric Maxwell started the same fixture but was replaced during the first half as Bangwe suffered a 2-1 defeat.
The Week Ahead
With the FDH Bank Premiership pausing for the Airtel Top 8 final, Wedson Nyirenda’s men will use the break to continue preparations for the final fixture of the first round against Silver Strikers.
The date and venue for the meeting with The Bankers are yet to be confirmed.
Bullets Reserves will prepare to defend top spot in the SRFA FINCA Region Division One, while the Under-19s look to extend their unbeaten start when the two development sides return to league action.
