Wanderers face Eagles in Carlsberg Cup
Carlsberg Cup defending champions Be Forward Wanderers face Blue Eagles in the quarter-finals following a draw held on Friday at Chilomoni Stadium in Blantyre.
The quarter-final matches will be played on August 12 and 13, according to Football Association of Malawi (FAM) competitions manager Gomezgani Zakazaka.
The fixture is a repeat of last year’s Fisd Cup semifinal. The Nomads beat Eagles 1-0 courtesy of Bongani Kaipa header.
However, this time the Malawi Police Service outfit is hoping to turn the tables, according to goalkeepers trainer Chimwemwe Chitedze.
“We have been looking forward to meet any team that comes on our way and I can assure you that we are ready to face and defeat Wanderers. They should just count themselves out,” said Chitedze after the draw.
Wanderers are gunning for a record third consecutive Carlsberg Cup after triumphing in 2015 and 2016. But coach Yasin Osman said they are taking each game as it comes.
“We are not afraid of any team and our focus is just to try as much as possible to win each and every game whether in the league or cup. We will treat each game as it comes,” said Osman after beating Mafco 1-0 in the round of 16.
Meanwhile, Moyale Barracks face lower league side Michiru Madrid who have been a relveation in the cup.
They have proved to be giant killers, booting out Super League sides Masters Security and Chitipa United in round of 32 and 16, respectively Chipiku League side Kasungu Police face Red Lions.
Nyasa Big Bullets will wait for the winner between Blantyre United and Cobbe Barracks who clash this afternoon at Balaka Stadium.
