FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women produced a dazzling attacking performance on Sunday afternoon, hammering Moyale Sisters 5-0 at Mpira Stadium in the 2025 NBM Women’s Premiership. It was a dominant display from start to finish, with the champions showing both class and clinical edge.
First Half Action
From the first whistle, Bullets stamped their authority, winning two corner kicks inside the opening five minutes—early signs of their intent to dictate proceedings.
In the 15th minute, captain Zainab Kapanda was brought down just outside the box, earning Bullets a free kick. Mary Chavinda stepped up with confidence, but her effort flew narrowly wide.
The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Efa Msukwa released Leah Mussa with a delightful pass. Mussa showed composure, beating the Moyale goalkeeper Mwayi Mhango before calmly slotting into an empty net to hand Bullets a deserved lead.
Despite their dominance, the hosts were guilty of missed opportunities. Substitute Pilirani Malora, introduced in the 31st minute for Sharon Dzimau, almost made an instant impact but was denied by Mhango.
The game looked one-sided, with the Maule Ladies pinning their opponents back. Chavinda thought she had doubled the lead after converting Mussa’s cross, but the assistant referee’s flag went up for offside.
Moments before the interval, Malora squandered a golden chance after an inch-perfect delivery from Matamando Makawa, but she failed to connect cleanly in front of an empty net.
The half ended with Bullets holding a slim but deserved 1-0 advantage.
Second Half Action
The hosts returned from the break with renewed fire and wasted no time. Just six minutes into the restart, Kapanda won possession in midfield and fed Chavinda, who finished with composure to make it 2-0.
Moments later, Chavinda was on target again, turning in a precise pass from Asimenye Mwanyongo to complete her brace and extend Bullets’ advantage to 3-0.
Moyale attempted to pull one back in the 56th minute through a corner kick, but Bullets’ defense held firm to preserve their clean sheet.
A tactical change in the 63rd minute saw Ioulia Yiannakis replace first-half scorer Mussa. The substitute made an immediate impact, reacting quickest to fire home a rebound after Chavinda’s effort had been parried by the keeper, stretching the lead to 4-0 in the 67th minute.
With confidence soaring, Bullets enjoyed complete control of possession. Kapanda missed a golden opportunity to add a fifth after finding herself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, while further substitutions injected fresh energy into the side as Wongani Mnenula, Vanessa Issa, and Frolida Safilodi joined the contest.
The final blow came deep into stoppage time when Issa, combining well with Msukwa, rifled the ball home to seal a commanding 5-0 victory.
Player of the Match
Asimenye Mwanyongo was named Player of the Match after her electrifying display. She was at the heart of Bullets’ attacking rhythm, constantly troubling the Moyale defense with her pace, movement, and creativity. Her finest moment came in the second half when she turned provider for Chavinda’s second goal, showcasing her vision and unselfish play in the final third.
How They Stand
Following the weekend’s results, Maule Ladies remain fifth in the NBM Women’s Premiership with 7 points from four matches (two wins, one draw, one defeat).
They trail the top four by just two points, with Mighty Wanderers Queens, Kukoma Ntopwa Women, and Ascent Soccer Academy all tied on nine points. At the summit, Silver Strikers Ladies continue to lead with a perfect record of 12 points from four games.
Chombo’s Reaction
“I want to congratulate the girls for a job well done. They showed real hunger and determination to win today, especially after coming from a draw against MDF Lioness in our previous match.
Before the game, I told them to forget about that result and fully focus on this encounter, because I knew it was going to be another tough contest.
In the first half, we were not at our best even though we managed to get a goal. But after the break, the players responded well to the instructions and played our usual game, which made the difference.
Of course, we are concerned about Mary Chavinda’s injury in the second half because she is our top striker, but we have capable replacements, as we saw with Vanessa Issa who came in and scored our fifth goal. I wish Mary a quick recovery.
For now, we’ll get back to training, address the areas where we need to improve, and keep our focus on the next match.”
