Peter Mponda has named his starting XI for this afternoon’s FDH Bank Cup quarterfinal against Kamuzu Barracks at Kamuzu Stadium as The People’s Team look to book a place in the semifinals of the prestigious knockout competition.
Innocent Nyasulu, Edward Thengo, Aaron Chilipa, Henry Chiwaya, Wongani Lungu, Babatunde Adepoju, Maxwell Phodo, Mike Mkwate, Yamikani Mologeni
Head coach Peter Mponda has made several adjustments to the side that started in the 2-1 TNM Super League victory over Silver Strikers at the same venue a week ago.
Richard Chimbamba and Blessings Joseph both return to the lineup, adding stability and experience to the backline. Bright Munthali, meanwhile, earns his first start since rejoining the club in August, marking an important milestone in his return to The People’s Team.
In midfield, Paul Master partners Chanangwa Gumbo to anchor the centre of the park, with Peter Banda providing creativity further up the pitch.
Up front, Hassan Kajoke and Ephraim Kondowe, who came off the bench to inspire last weekend’s win over The Bankers, start this afternoon, bringing fresh attacking impetus to the Maule frontline.
On the bench, Innocent Nyasulu, Edward Thengo, Aaron Chilipa, Henry Chiwaya, Wongani Lungu, Babatunde Adepoju, Maxwell Phodo, Mike Mkwate and Yamikani Mologeni provide depth across all areas, giving Mponda multiple tactical options.
Chikumbutso Salima and Khumbo Banda are not part of the squad this afternoon, with Salima, who picked up an injury during the Silver match, having trained with the rest of the team in the buildup to the match but not making the final selection.
The People’s Team return to FDH Bank Cup action after a two-week international break, aiming to extend their dominance in a competition they’ve made their own since its inception in 2021.
Bullets have lifted the trophy twice in the last three seasons and will look to capitalize on home advantage as they face a spirited Kamuzu Barracks side determined to upset the champions.
Match Details
Fixture: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets vs Kamuzu Barracks
Competition: FDH Bank Cup – Quarterfinal
Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
Venue: Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre
Kick-off: 14:30
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