By Chisomo Phiri
Precious Phiri’s contract at FCB Nyasa Big Bullets has been extended,the team has announced.
According to Bullets, Phiri has signed a three-year extension that will see him staying at the giant team until 2027.
But the team and the player did not disclose the terms of agreement in relation to remuneration.
Featured on the club’s Facebook page, Phiri expressed excitement to have his contract extended.
“It was easy for me to stay and I am happy. This club has become my family.
“I am playing in a very conducive environment that make it easy for me to improve. We have had a successful season and I hope 2024 will be more successful,” he said.
Phiri, who arrived at Bullets in 2018, has played for the team as a left back and a left winger.
Sometimes he has even featured as central midfielder.
Phiri was key in helping Bullets win the TNM Super League, FDH Bank Cup, Castel Challenge Cup and the Airtel Top 8 Trophy.
He becomes the first player to extend his stay at the Club this season with other players’ contracts coming to an end.
The People’s Team are trying to tie both Kenyan Centre halves, Clyde Senaji Navade and Collins Okumu who signed a one-year contract each last year.
