Maule Ladies return to Mpira Stadium on Sunday afternoon determined to collect maximum points as the 2025 National Bank Women’s Premiership campaign gathers momentum.
The People’s Team will take on Moyale Sisters in what promises to be another exciting fixture in Blantyre.
FORM GUIDE
Held to a 1-1 stalemate in Mponela last weekend, Bullets will step onto home turf determined to return to winning ways.
It was a contest that tested their character, with attacker Pilirani Malora cancelling out an early strike to secure a valuable away point.
Maggie Chombo’s side have collected four points from their opening three games. They began with a narrow 1-0 defeat to rivals Ntopwa, bounced back with an emphatic 3-0 victory over MK Academy, and showed resilience to grind out a result against Lioness.
Sitting fifth on the table, Bullets know a win on Sunday will strengthen their position in the early-season chase.
Moyale, meanwhile, are still searching for their first victory of the campaign. The Mzuzu-based side suffered back-to-back defeats—2-0 to Mighty Wanderers Queens and 4-0 to Silver Strikers Ladies—before securing a point in a 1-1 draw against Civil Service Women last weekend.
With one point from three games, they will travel south eager to upset the odds and ignite their season.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
This will be only the second meeting between the two sides.
Their first clash came during the 2022 FAM Women’s Championship group stages, where Maule Ladies triumphed 2-1. That result gives the hosts confidence heading into Sunday’s battle, with history firmly in their favour.
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
For Maule Ladies, Pilirani Malora will once again be the player to keep an eye on after her composed finish earned a draw in Mponela.
Attacker Vanessa Issa has also been influential, bringing spark and precision to the forward line.
Meanwhile, captain and Malawi international Zainab Kapanda will look to control the midfield and inspire her teammates to another strong display at home.
For Moyale, their spirited draw against Civil Service Women showed they have resilience and fight. Their attacking threats will be hoping to break down a Bullets backline determined to deliver a clean sheet at home.
WHAT TO EXPECT
With home advantage, The People’s Team are expected to dominate possession and set the tempo in front of their supporters.
The technical panel has been working on finishing in training, and Sunday provides the perfect chance to turn creativity into goals.
For Moyale Sisters, the mission is clear—stay compact, frustrate the hosts, and take chances when they come.
It’s a test of determination against dominance, and the Maule faithful will play their part in pushing the team forward.
STANDINGS CHECK
Heading into matchday four, Maule Ladies sit fifth on the NBM Women’s Premiership table with four points, four goals scored and two conceded.
Victory on Sunday could see them climb into the top four as the race tightens at the summit.
Moyale, meanwhile, find themselves ninth with just one point from three matches.
Having conceded seven times already, the Mzuzu outfit will be desperate to tighten up defensively and pick up their first win of the campaign.
MATCH DETAILS
Fixture: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women vs Moyale Sisters
Competition: 2025 NBM Women’s Premiership
Venue: Mpira Stadium, Blantyre
Date & Time: Sunday, 17 August 2025 – Afternoon Kick-off
Maule fans, your support makes the difference. Join us at Mpira Stadium on Sunday to cheer Maule Ladies as they look to deliver three points and keep climbing the table.
