FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves will be aiming to extend their lead at the summit of the ThumbsUp Southern Region Football League when they return to action this Sunday afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium, taking on The Boys in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Fresh from a commanding 6-0 midweek triumph over Nsanje United, Heston Munthali’s side will be brimming with confidence as they prepare for a familiar opponent. Goals from Kondwani Mhone, Vincent Kampira, and others saw the young Maule deliver a second-half masterclass on Wednesday, maintaining their unbeaten run and strengthening their grip on the top spot.
Bullets currently sit four points clear of second-placed Ekhaya Reserves, although they have played one game more than their closest challengers, making Sunday’s fixture crucial in keeping the gap intact.
But Sunday’s visitors are also on a high. The Boys are coming into the tie on the back of a morale-boosting 3-1 win over FOMO Reserves, and they’ll be looking to build on that momentum and break into the top five.
This weekend’s clash adds a new chapter to a growing rivalry. The two sides have faced off four times in league action over the past two seasons, producing a tightly contested head-to-head record.
In 2023, they drew 1-1 in the first round, before Bullets edged the reverse fixture 1-0. Last season, Bullets were dominant in the opening leg with a 5-0 win, but The Boys bounced back to hold them to a 1-1 draw in the return leg.
With Bullets Reserves targeting a seven-point lead at the top and The Boys eyeing a leap into the top five, the stakes are high for both sides.
