April 30, 2021 Jeromy Kadewere - Nyasa Times 1 Comment
Ntopwa FC, owned and managed by Osman Jomo, have painted a groomy picture of their trip to the North where they are scheduled to play two games in the TNM Super League this weekend.
The Amaghetto, from the populous Bangwe Township, are expected to play Ekwendeni Hammers and Mzuzu Warriors at the Mzuzu Stadium but Jomo told the media on Thursday that their trip is doubtful due to financial problems.
Ntopwa FC in financial distress
“We are talking of sourcing up to K1.8 million for the two Mzuzu fixtures and to be honest with you, l don’t even have such kind of money as of today. We will need food, accommodation, fuel and a bus,” Osman said.
“It was a beautiful goal.”
Playmaker, Precious Sambani scored a late goal to gift Nyasa Big Bullets the desired maximum points as they beat enterprising Civil Sporting Club 2-1 on Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium.
The Peoples Team, who have displaced Civil Sporting on the second position have accumulated now 25 points from 12 games.
It was tough game with both teams baying for the other’s blood to carry the day, but the bullets were live and in the end they killed the Lilongwe based stubborn as mule giants ‘Civo’ in a thrilling encounter.
Muhammad Sulumba opened the scoresheet in the first 12 minutes for the visitors, before an equalizer from the legendary Chiukepo Msowoya just 120 seconds later.
Silver Strikers go-getters Maxwell Gasten and Staine Davie lead the chase for the Golden Boot at 9 and 8 goals respectively while the Bankers have extended their lead on the TNM Super League to 6 points at 31.
The Bankers now have a challenger up their sleeve as champions Nyasa Big Bullets at 25 points have dramatically risen from the middle tier to become new runners-up.
The Bullets have also played one less game at 12, with three left to wrap up the first round while Silver have played 13 with two left meaning the Bankers have to win at least one game and draw the other of the remaining two games to lead the first round.
Nyasa Big Bullets were held to a goalless draw by Mafco in the TNM Super League on Saturday at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe but moved to third position from fifth with with 19 points from ten games.
Bullets drop points in a match against Mafco
Bullets dropped points as they lacked edge, failing to break down a resolute Mafco who had their player Morris Chiumia red-carded.
Straight from their back to back victories last week over Mzuzu Warriors and Mighty Tigers, head coach Kalisto Pasuwa made three changes to the squad that played on Easter Monday, with Precious Sambani, Zicco Mkanda and Meshack Selemani all returning to the first eleven in place of Yamikani Fodya, Bright Munthali and Luke Chima.
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