Flames interim coach Patrick ‘General’ Mabedi has abandoned his predecessor Mario Marinica’s philosophy dubbed ‘fast and very fast’, saying he will introduce his own style. The former Flames, Kaizer Chiefs and FCB Nyasa Bullets captain said this yesterday during a press conference at Mpira Village in Chiwembe Township, Blantyre when he unveiled his 12-member bloated
After sending Mzuzu Warriors packing from the FDH Bank Cup on Saturday, Ntopwa Football Club, The Amaghetto Kids, shared a point each with Moyale Barracks in the TNM Super League on Sunday at Mzuzu Stadium.
Right from the first whistle, it was the home side, Moyale Barracks, that settled into the game very quickly and knocked the ball around with purpose, looking dangerous when they attacked but the defence for the visitors was able to neutralise the fierce attacks.
But when the Amaghetto Kids went forward after 10 minutes, their counter-attack resulted in their captain Mphatso Magaleta being brought down in the 18-metre area and referee Lackson Chunda awarded them a penalty. Hendrix Misinde sent goalkeeper MacDonald Harawa the wrong way.
TNM Super League debutants, Ekwendeni Hammers, were on fire on Sunday at Mzuzu Stadium when they hammered visiting Ntopwa Football Club 3-1 after a string of consecutive losses since returning from the Covid-19 break.
With Brian Phiri on the left flank and Khumbo Nyirenda on the right, the home side were so offensive right from the first whistle causing problems for the visiting defence comprised of Mark Lameck, Glem Lemera, Lloyd Mugara and Kingsley Beni.
Player of the match Chawanangwa Gumbo
Decisive free kicks by Eneya Banda and Captain Erick Kaonga in the 25th and 38th minutes respectively, failed to beat in form goalkeeper Elias Misi for Ntopwa who pulled marvellous saves throughout the first half.