Tnm Super League defending champions, Big Bullets, cemented their credentials to retain the title when they beat Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The People\u2019s Team now have 54 points, 14 ahead of second-placed Mafco. Bullets need just a point from their game against Azam Tigers set for Wednesday to guarantee the title.<\/p>\n
Bullets\u2019 closest challengers, Blue Eagles, twice stumbled over the weekend and they can finish with 54 points if they win their remaining games.<\/p>\n
However, the win came with a cost for Bullets as their leading striker, Chiukepo Msowoya, was withdrawn early in the first half after aggravating an injury, which he reportedly picked in the Flames camp.<\/p>\n
Bullets survived Kamuzu Barracks scare early in the first half with McFallen Ngwira producing a goal-line clearance. The soldiers threatened Bullets through counter-attacks and set-pieces. Ngwira was deservedly named man-of-the match.<\/p>\n
After a balanced first half, Bullets responded swiftly when Chikondi Likwemba headed a Yamikani Fodya free-kick into the net in the 52nd minute.<\/p>\n
Forward striker Jaffalie Chande, who had a goal disallowed in the first half, cushioned the lead in the 77th minute when he headed home a Ngwira corner-kick.<\/p>\n
Just like when conceding the first goal, Kamuzu Barracks defenders left the near post unguarded with goalkeeper Amadu Ali caught flat-footed.<\/p>\n
Late in the second half, the soldiers twice hit the crossbar through Harvey Mkacha and Dennis Kambewa\u2019s free-kicks.<\/p>\n
Bullets team manager, Rahim Ishmael, said it was a job well done, while Kamuzu Barracks vice-team manager, Lieutenant Jezzman, said it was a bad outing after they also lost to table-anchors, Fisd Wizards, 1-0 at Kalulu Stadium in Nchalo on Saturday.<\/p>\n
In other games played on Sunday, Be Forward Wanderers came from behind to force a one-all draw against Moyale Barracks at Mzuzu Stadium. Wanderers were humiliated by Mzuni 3-0 on Saturday. Eagles lost to Epac 1-0 while Silver Strikes and Red Lions drew one-all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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