Nyasa Big Bullets<\/a> 4-3 on post-match penalties.<\/p>\n\u2018Migwanya\u2019, as Masters are popularly known, started the campaign by beating Mzuni 8-7 at Dedza Stadium through post-match penalties.<\/p>\n
In regulation time, Juma Yatina scored for Masters while Victor Gondwe scored for Mzuni.<\/p>\n
The Lilongwe-based side went on to beat Cobbe Barracks 3-1 in the round of 16 at the same venue.<\/p>\n
Goals from Captain Francis Mkonda, Yatina and Vincent Nyangulu were enough for Masters to proceed in the competition while Blessings Malemia scored Cobbe\u2019s consolation.<\/p>\n
Masters continued their mazy run in the quarterfinals with a 4-3 beating of Mafco through post-match penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Civo Stadium in Lilongwe to book a date with Bullets.<\/p>\n
The People\u2019s Team took the lead through Yamikani Fodya but Masters equalised courtesy of John Chalamanda\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the Nomads started their Carlsberg journey by beating Karonga United 2-0 in the round of 32.<\/p>\n
Defender Bongani Kaipa and attacker Mike Kaziputa scored a goal each for the Lali Lubani Road side.<\/p>\n
In the round of 32, Wanderers whacked Dwangwa United 4-0 at Kamuzu Stadium, thanks to Precious Msosa\u2019s brace, with Zicco Mkanda and Peter Wadabwa scoring a goal each.<\/p>\n
The 2017 Carlsberg Cup runners-up beat Tigers 5-4 in the quarterfinals through post-match penalties at the same venue.<\/p>\n
In 90 minutes, Wanderers scored through Esau Kanyenda while Anthony Namwera netted for Kau Kau.<\/p>\n
The Nomads were 3-0 winners over Hangover through Stanly Sanudi, Joseph Kamwendo and Zicco Mkanda to qualify for the final.<\/p>\n
Masters Coach Abas Makawa said they are not under pressure ahead of the crunching tie.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are coming from afar and we know what we want. We were not given a chance that we could reach the final but here we are. All is well in our camp and we are ready to re-write Malawi\u2019s football history by winning this cup,\u201d<\/em> Makawa said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWanderers Technical Director Yasin Osman said they are not undermining Masters.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have improved quite a lot and we know that they want to make history. But we are a big club and we have to win this cup at all cost,\u201d<\/em> Osman said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nCarlsberg Cup ambassador Gerald Phiri Junior said the final will be entertaining as both teams play good football.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels great to be part of this historic moment and I know that fans will come in large numbers to watch the cup final. I am just urging both teams to display good football so that fans should be thoroughly entertained,\u201d<\/em> Phiri Jnr said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe Nomads failed to defend the cup last year after losing to Bullets in the final at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe through post-match penalties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>The dramatic Carlsberg Cup party reaches its finale this afternoon when Be Forward Wanderers entertain Masters Security at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.<\/p>\n