By Pemphero Mpho Musowa
Civil Service United head coach Abbas Makawa has expressed optimism that his charges can turn the Airtel Top 8 second leg around after losing 2-nil to defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday.
The second leg will be played towards the end of the month in Lilongwe.
Makawa said if Bullets could score two goals at home, they also have chances to score in the Capital City.
“We should come back very strong in the second league.Civil need 3 goals to proceed to the semis.If they managed to score two goals, we can do the same in our backyard,” Makawa said.
He acknowledged losing emphasizing: “It’s one of those days.”
Micheal Ngole, 1st Assistant coach for Bullets admitted the win was not a walk over.
Speaking on the outlook of second round, Ngole said: “We don’t have an edge over them, that one will be a new game all together.
“If they came here and we scored two goals past them, they can also do the same.”
He pointed out they still have a tough task ahead.
