The 2025 FDH Bank Cup round of 32 rolls into action this weekend with 10 fixtures on the cards—seven of them all-TNM Super League clashes.
Today’s spotlight falls on Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, where TNM Super League leaders Mighty Wanderers host Mafco FC.
Unbeaten Nomads, flying high at the top of league table after the first round, have only tasted defeat once this season in the Airtel Top 8 against Karonga United.
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But their coach Bob Mpinganjira has warned his charges against complacency, saying: “Cup games are always tricky.”
Meanwhile, in Lilongwe, Civil Service United brace for improved Chitipa United at Civo Stadium.
Newcomers Ekhaya FC travel to Rumphi Stadium where Malawi Defence Force outfit Moyale Barracks lay in ambush.
Tomorrow’s menu features six more clashes, four of them all-top-flight encounters as well.
PremierBet Dedza Dynamos host Creck Sporting Club at Dedza Stadium.
Defending champions Blue Eagles will begin their title defence at their fortress Nankhaka Stadium in Area 30, Lilongwe, against Karonga’s upstarts Songwe Border United.
At Kamuzu Stadium, sparks are expected to fly as Mighty Tigers square up against Silver Strikers.
Their last league encounter ended in frustration for the Bankers, as Tigers held the Bankers to a goalless draw in the league.
Silver coach Peter Mgangira knows the task that lies ahead.
“But we’re ready and the boys look good,” he said.
Meanwhile, 2024 losing finalists FCB Nyasa Bullets will travel into uncharted territory, playing their first-ever match at Chitipa Stadium against NBS Bank National First Division side Chilumba Barracks.
Bullets are smarting from a bruising 3-3 league draw with Karonga United, in which they squandered a 3-1 lead.
But coach Peter Mponda insists the wounds have healed.
