By Tione Andsen
Lilongwe, July 12, Mana: Following a FDH cup break, week 12 of 2024 TNM Super League takes a centre stage with promising intriguing fixtures for the weekend and battle for maximum points will be order of the day.
One of the interesting encounters of the weekend involves third placed, Kamuzu Barracks, the “Yellow Submarine” aka Chiwoko boys against League Leaders, Silver Strikers, genuine residents of Bwandilo “City” at Civo Stadium in Area 9, Lilongwe on Sunday.
However, it be interesting to watch as both teams are debasement from the wounds of their exit in the 2024 FDH Cup.
The lower division teams, Iponga and Blue Eagles had the guts to hold the bull by horn to the surprise of many as the fixtures looked too soft on paper.
The Chiwoko boys need to pick up pieces and stood firm to face a new challenge after six days of agony and have a task ahead of them.
They have very crucial mission on top of their heads and the adventure is to become the first team in the elite league to stop and dent Silver Strikers winning record of the season.
One paper, the head to head stats favours the Bankers but under ration can be recipe for disaster if not handled in the rightful manner and 90 minutes plus will be verdict of the real giant.
A win to them it will help them narrow points gap which is pegged at nine.
Silver have to forget their dismal performance and forge ahead to battle for maximum points away from as they did with the bitter rivals, Civil Service United with 0-2 beating.
Kamuzu Barracks have 20 points while Silver Strikers have 29 points from the same number of games played 11.
Another Saturday battle pips, second placed Mighty Mukuru Wanderers, with 21 points against eighth placed, Lions of Kaning’ina, Moyale Barracks with 14 points at Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre.
Both teams had wonderful results from FDH Cup and the odds looks promising and entertaining counter will ensure to consolidate points collection at all cost.
Wanderers using the home ground advantage are favoured to collect maximum points but on bad in office, the Mzuzu Brothers could be stubborn before family and friend alike.
It a must watch as both teams are in search for points in order to get closer to mantle holder.
Another top billing game will be on Sunday, as TNM Defending Champions, FCB Nyasa Bullets who are fifth of the table, are set to correct the wrongs when they face one of the top Lilongwe, giants, Civil Service United, lying ninth of the log at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
Both team has smart wins in the FDH Cup encounters and they are bubbling with confidence that victories are on sight but the better team will carry the day.
Bullets have 16 points while the Servants have 14 points and are playing catch up with runaway leaders if their title dreams are to be realized.
The following are full fixtures for week 12 and kick is 2:30 pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Mighty Mukuru Wanderers vs Moyale Barracks @ Kamuzu Stadium
Mighty Tigers vs MAFCO @ Mpira Stadium
Creck Sporting vs Bangwe All Stars @ Civo Stadium
Karonga United vs FOMO @ Karonga Stadium
Sunday, July 14, 2024
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets vs Civil Service United @ Kamuzu Stadium
Kamuzu Barracks vs Silver Strikers @ Civo Stadium
Mzuzu City Hammers vs Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos @ Mzuzu Stadium
Chitipa United vs Baka City @ Karonga Stadium
