By McLloyd Kudzingo
Babatunde Adepoju netted two goals for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to secure a 2-1 win over city-rivals Mighty Mukuru Wanderers to proceed to the quarterfinals of the FDH Cup.
Adepoju opened the scoring just a minute from kick-off with a well-taken tap-in assisted by Chikumbutso Salima
The Nigerian doubled the lead for the defending champions in the 26th minute with a cool finish after an assist by Maxwell Phodo who received a wonderful pass from Salima.
Despite trailing behind, the Nomads exhibited a beautiful passing game but Bullets defence led by Collins Mujuru and Nickson Nyasulu stood firm to end the first half at 2-nil in favour of the Ndirande outfit.
The second half saw both sides showcasing a cohesive and balanced game until in the 73rd minute when the match was stopped after Nomads fans started throwing missiles onto the pitch, opposing the referees decision.
The match resumed in the 82nd minute and Wanderers got their consolation four minutes later through their Cameroonian striker Thierry Sama after beating an offside trap set by Bullets defence.
The Nomads continued to push for an equaliser but it was too little two late as the People’s team managed to hold on to their lead up to the final whistle.
Following the win, Bullets will now face Civil Service United in the quarterfinals.
Elsewhere, Karonga United cruised to the quarterfinals after beating Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos 10-9 on post-match penalties after the match ended goalless in the regulation time.
