Chitipa United title hopes suffer another setback

By McLloyd Kudzingo


Chitipa United’s TNM Super League title aspirations suffered yet another setback as they were beaten 2-nil by Kamuzu Barracks (KB) at Kasungu Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Two first half goals from Olson Kanjira were enough for the Lilongwe based soldiers to collect maximum points.

Kanjira put the soldiers ahead just 7 minutes into the game when he connected home a well taken corner kick by Chimwemwe Chisambi.

Kanjira completed his brace in the 26th minute with a beautiful goal after receiving a pass from Zeliat Nkhoma.

Despite the loss, Chitipa United remain third on the log table with 39 points from 22 games while KB have moved to position 5 with 35 points from 23 games.

Goal scorer Olson Kanjira receiving his man of the match award from Parliamentarian and former Soccer Commentator Mike Bango



Elsewhere, Ekwendeni Hammers gave away their early lead to draw 1-1 against Mighty Tigers at Rumphi Stadium.

Samuel Adebiyi Adeyemi broke the deadlock just 7 minutes into the game but the visitors equalized in the 68th minute through Precious Chiudza.

There was another 1-1 draw at Bingu National Stadium (BNS) in Lilongwe as Civil Service United and Karonga United shared the spoils.

Chikaiko Batson gave the home side the lead in the 31st minute but Josiah Duwa equalized for Karonga just 10 minutes before the end of the regulation time.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets remain top on the log table with 40 points followed by city rivals Mighty Mukuru Wanderers who have accumulated the same number of points but have played two more games than the People’s team.