By Pempho Nkhoma

Blantyre, April 3, Mana: As the TNM Super League season kicks off this Saturday in various grounds across the country, football analysts have expressed optimism that the season will be competitive, saying the intense rivalry among teams and good pre-season preparations promise to deliver mouthwatering matches.

Football Analyst, Anointed Kamsampha, told Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Thursday that supporters should expect great and competitive season considering some player transfers, coaches swapping sides and the hype of the league from previous season.

“We can’t predict on who will be champions but obviously the teams that are favorites to compete for the title are Nyasa Big Bullets, Silver Strikers and Mighty Wanderers. Still more dark horses like Blue Eagles and Ekhaya United who have recruited good squad can surprise us,” he said.

Kamsampaha, therefore, called upon football lovers to patronize the games saying that this also contributes to competitiveness as they encourage the players to work hard.

“I would like to encourage team coaches to accept defeat and refrain from using hate speech as that can incite violence among supporters.  Officiation should always be neutral and make sure they are not influencing the outcome of the games,” he said.

Sports Analyst, Charles Nyirenda also known as Grandmaster, said the pattern this year may not be different from the 2024 scenario stating that it is the same top sides that have, once again, invested well prior to commencement of the 2025 TNM league season.

“My take is that teams with deeper squads comprising quality players, competent technical panels, more resources and sound management systems will once again do well.

“There is no magic wand to these things apart from what has been laid out here. Aside Blue Eagles, who won a trophy from the premier division last year, it was again the Big Three who grabbed national honors,” Nyirenda said.

The 2025 TNM Super League is scheduled to commence on Saturday with defending champions, Silver Strikers welcoming Nyasa Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium, roockeys Ekhaya United will be playing against Mighty Tigers at Kamuzu Stadium while MAFCO FC will host Chitipa United at Chitowe Stadium.