Battle for points on

Lilongwe, May 9, Mana: Mafco are in a tricky fixture on Saturday weekend as they face fifth placed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at Chitowe Stadium in Dwangwa.

Coming from an away defeat against Premier Bet, Dedza Dynamos, Mafco have a mountain to climb in order to claim their first maximum points for the season.

Mafco was the only team in 2022 that hammered Bullets in the league when they played at Dedza stadium as their home ground but now are at their backyard.

Will Mafco repeat the magic they used at Dedza and become the first team this season to inflict defeat at the hands of the defending champions.

The Lakeshore giants are a fix as they are in the relegation zone with two pints from six games and are yet to post a win.

They need to utilize their home ground advantage when they play host to Bullets and they should revenge on cup defeats they suffered at the hands of the people’s team last soccer season.

Mafco seem to be going through a patch of poor results owing to the absence of their captain, Paul Ndhlovu and coach Prichard Mwansa who has not reported for duties at the club.

Will the caretaker coach, Technical Director for Mafco, Stereo Gondwe have the muscle to stop Bullets at home?

They have only managed to secure two draws against Kamuzu Barracks 1-1 at home and Baka City 0-0 away but lost away to Moyale Barracks 2-1, Silver Strikers 5-1, Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos 3-0.

Fresh from Blantyre derby draw, Bullets will be itching for maximum points in order to narrow the gap with league leaders, Silver Striker currently at 13 points while Bullets have nine points.

They have won away once against Chitipa United 3-0 and they capable of replicating the same results against Mafco.

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers will welcome Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium and they have to gun for maximum points as catch up drive to the title.

Wanderers need to avoid wastefulness in front of goals as their main man, Christopher Kumwembe, when playing at home.

New revelation midfielder, Blessings Singini has duty to anchor Wanderers engine room like what he did in the derby encounter.

Battle for newcomers is on between FOMO and Baka City at Mulanje Park as the visitors will be seeking for their first win of the season and are anchoring the log.

Leaders, Silver Strikers have a date against Creck Sporting on Sunday and a win they will consolidate their lead.

Creck Sporting defence should keep a close eye on Silver’s joint goal scoring machines Adiel Kaduya and Binwell Katinji.

Playing at home, the Bankers have proved to be free scoring and Creck Sporting have a task to tighten their defence.

At Mzuzu Stadium, battle for second position will emerge as third place, Ekwendeni City Hammers will face Kamuzu Barracks.

Any for any team, they will push close to the leaders, Silver and a draw they will be overtaken by teams that are trailing them behind.

TNM Super League weekend fixtures are as follows and kicking off at 2:30 pm.

Saturday- May 11, 2024

Moyale Barracks vs Chitipa United @ Mzuzu Stadium

Mafco vs FCB Nyasa Big Bullets @ Chitowe Stadium

FOMO vs Baka City @ Mulanje Park

Mighty Mukuru Wanderers vs Karonga United @ Kamuzu Stadium

Civil Service United vs Bangwe All Stars @ Civo Stadium