By McLloyd Kudzingo
Silver Strikers are back at the top in the TNM Super League table with a resounding 4-0 win over Karonga United at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday afternoon.
Patrick Macheso was the hero of the day as he scored three goals for the Lilongwe giants to dislodge FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at the summit.
Macheso got Silver on its way with a beautiful finish from a Stain Davie’s pass in the 31st minute before he doubled its advantage just a minute in the second half.
Macheso who also won the man of the match award, completed his hat-trick with yet another brilliant finish from a Stain Davie’s pass.
Mark Fodya scored the last goal for the Area 47 side in the 87th minute after being set by Tatenda M’balaka to end the match at 4-nil.
With the win, Silver are now 3 points clear at the summit with 24 points having played 10 games like the rest of the teams in the league.
In another match played on Sunday, woeful Mighty Mukuru Wanderers gave away their early lead to draw 1-1 against Dedza Dynamos at Kamuzu Stadium.
Christopher Kumwembe put the Nomads ahead just seven minutes from kick-off after receiving a cross from Stanley Sanudi but the visitors levelled the scores in the 64th minute through Edward Dakalira who scored from the penalty spot.
Wanderers remain third on the log table with 18 points, three points behind second placed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets who were also held by Kamuzu Barracks on Saturday.
Dedza Dynamos are now on position 11 with 11 points, level with 10th placed Civil Service United but the latter have a better goal difference.
Elsewhere, Rookies Extreme FC lost 1-nil at home against Ekwendeni Hammers to remain bottom on the standings with five points from ten games.
An early goal from Blessings Singini was enough to give the visitors the match needed three points at Civo Stadium.
Extreme FC, Red Lions and Bangwe All Stars are the only teams that have so far accumulated less than 10 points this season.
