FCB Nyasa Big Bullets on Wednesday wrapped up a perfect Northern Region outing in style, bagging six crucial league points and marching into the FDH Bank Cup Round of 16.
First assistant coach Gilbert Chirwa, speaking on behalf of head coach Peter Mponda, hailed the players’ resilience, character, and fighting spirit after a statement 3-1 comeback victory over Songwe Border United in Karonga.
“A Successful Journey for Maule”
Reflecting on the two-week tour, Chirwa praised the team’s mentality and performance across all three fixtures.
“This has been a successful journey for us here in the North,” Chirwa said. “We started with a cup game against Chilumba Barracks, winning 5-0. Afterwards, we beat Chitipa United 2-0, and today we managed to come from behind to win 3-1 over Songwe Border United. That takes character, and the boys delivered brilliantly.”
Babatunde’s Brace and Salima’s Spark
Trailing 1-0 with less than four minutes left in the first half against the bottom-placed Songwe, Bullets hit back instantly through Babatunde Adepoju’s header.
The Nigerian striker then completed his brace early in the second half before Chikumbutso Salima sealed the win with a stunning finish, wrapping up a powerful away performance.
“We encouraged the boys to push harder, and they responded in style,” Chirwa noted. “The second-half display was excellent. They played as a team, created chances, and scored three big goals — that’s the Bullets spirit.”
Northern Region Tour Highlights
FDH Cup R32: Chilumba Barracks 0-5 Bullets
TNM Super League: Chitipa United 0-2 Bullets
TNM Super League: Songwe Border United 1-3 Bullets
⚡ Totals: 3 games ✅ | 12 goals scored ⚽ | 1 conceded 🧤
Back on Top Before the Break
The six points collected from the two league matches have lifted Bullets back to the summit of the TNM Super League with 40 points from 17 games.
Arch-rivals Mighty Wanderers follow closely with 39 points after being held to a 0-0 draw by Creck Sporting Club in Balaka.
“We’re back where we belong, but this is only the beginning,” the former Bullets defender said. “Our DNA is fighting for titles. It won’t be easy, but we’ll keep taking each game as it comes until the last day.”
What’s Next
Bullets now return to Blantyre after a successful two-week Northern Region tour, having collected six valuable league points and progressing to the FDH Bank Cup Round of 16 following the 5-0 demolition of Chilumba Barracks on 17 August. The People’s Team will resume league action after the international break.
