Nyasa Big Bullets returned from Mzuzu with a paltry point over the weekend, Silver Strikers and Blue Eagles were far from convincing whereas Red Lions are the TNM Super League opening week\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n
Bullets lost 0-1 to Moyale Barracks at a packed Mzuzu Stadium Sunday, a day after a barren draw against rookies, Chitipa United, at the same venue. Alisen Black scored for Moyale in the 21st minute.<\/p>\n
It is too early for the red side of town to press the panic button but Bullets Coach, Nsanzurwimo Ramadhan, might be worried that his charges failed to score in 180 minutes.<\/p>\n
With Chiukepo Msowoya having left Bullets for Golden Arrows in South Africa, Bullets have Muhammad Sulumba as their striker-in-chief, but the goals simply cannot come.<\/p>\n
Signs of impotence were also evident during the pre-season Wafawafa Big Four Bonanza when Bullets were unable to score in two games played at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.<\/p>\n
While Ramadhan is capable of finding a scoring formula, playing most games away in view of Kamuzu Stadium\u2019s closure might also prove a factor if the Bullets are to earn their record 14th title.<\/p>\n
In a post-match interview, Ramadhan, said: \u201cIt was a terrible trip [to the North]. However, the league is not yet over. Otherwise, if you rate us after two games, then you are wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have no problem as a coach to rectify mistakes. Maybe if we can rectify refereeing problems, we can start getting results. The team was flat yes. But we have a long way to go and surely we will correct these mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moyale Interim Coach, Charles Kamanga, said: \u201cGood to start the league on a high. Moyale fans should expect more good results from us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Surely, comparisons will be drawn between Bullets and their rivals, Be Forward Wanderers, who started the campaign with an encouraging 1-0 win over Kamuzu Barracks on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Other giants, Silver should also be worried that they returned to Lilongwe with two points after drawing 0-0 in Mulanje against Premier Bet Wizards on Saturday then 1-1 when meeting Azam Tigers in Nchalo yesterday.<\/p>\n
Precious Phiri scored for the Patrick Kulemeka side with Green Harawa netting for the Bankers, who signed 11 players during the pre-season.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Blantyre United made a worst return to the top-flight league after losing 4-1 to leaders Lions yesterday at Zomba Community Centre.<\/p>\n
Innocent Bokosi bagged a hat-trick helped by Kumbukani Mwambene for the Lions. Ian Banda claimed United\u2019s consolation goal in Zomba. In Lilongwe, Blue Eagles and Mzuni drew 0-0 whereas Dalitso Mwase handed Mafco a 1-0 win over Epac FC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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