By Chisomo Phiri
As part of activities to celebrate Independence Day that falls on July 6 every year, government has announced that the TNM Super League champions FCB Nyasa Bullets will on the day face Tanzania champions Young Africans (Yanga) at Bingu National Stadium(BNS) Lilongwe.
Disclosing this was Minister of Youth and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire during a media briefing in Lilongwe on Thursday.
“To spice up this year’s Independence Day Celebration, we have thought of bringing in an interesting football game between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Yanga football club from Tanzania. It will be a great day for everyone,” said Mkandawire.
On his part, Minister of Local Government Richard Chimwendo Banda disclosed that this year’s Independence Day celebrations are expected to cost K320 million.
He said Presidents from neighbouring countries are also expected to attend the event.
Yanga and Bullets last met during the opening match of the 2021 Cecafa Cup in Tanzania but shared the spoils after a 1-1 draw.
