Mpinganjira draws positives in Charity Shield defeat

Mighty Wanderers head coach, Bob Mpinganjira, says he is impressed with how his side played against Silver Strikers in the NBS Bank Charity Shield match and admitted that the red card cost them in the game.

He said this after the team's 5-3 loss on penalties against the Bankers at the Bingu National Stadium following a 2-all draw in the regulation time.

He said: "Overall it was a good game, we had some things which we were good on our side and also identified some mistakes which we are going to rectify them ahead of the League matches."

Meanwhile, he further said he was impressed with his new signing on how they played in the match and believes they will help the team reach its greatness in the 2025 season.

In the match, Blessings Singini assisted the first goal before netting the second but both goals were cancelled out by Binwell Katinji and Zebron Kalima in the second half.

Up next is their league opener where they host Blue

"We can't judge players with only one game" - Mgangira

Silver Strikers head coach, Peter Mgangira, says the newly signed players at the team cannot be judged using one matches and hopes they have learnt about the heat at the team.

He said this after the team's Charity Shield triumph over Mighty Wanderers at the Bingu National Stadium on Saturday 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the regulation time.

Mgangira granted starts to Emmanuel Allan and Festus Duwe over Binwell Katinji and Uchizi Vunga but they lasted for 40 minutes before being replaced and the coach hopes more from them.

"I think we cannot judge them using one game, they are good players and I hope they have known the heat at the team and that we are a club that demands more from players." Said Mgangira.

The Bankers will begin their league campaign on Saturday when they host FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at the Bingu National Stadium.

Ekhaya secures K60 million sleeve sponsor

TNM Super League rookies, Ekhaya FC, has secured a sponsorship deal worthy K60 million from one of the country's leading paint manufacturers, Stevensons Paint ahead of the 2025 season.

The team made the announcement through their Facebook page on Saturday following a press conference held at the club's headquarters.

"Ekhaya FC is proud to announce that it has secured a sponsorship agreement with Stevensons Paint, unveiling one of Malawi's leading paint manufacturers as the club's official sleeve sponsor for the 2025 season." Wrote the team.

The Stevensons logo will be featured on the sleeves of Ekhaya FC's home and away kits throughout the 2025 season.

Mpinganjira: "Wanderers is developing a new left back"

Mighty Wanderers head coach, Bob Mpinganjira, has ruled out the chances of signing a new left back ahead of the 2025 season saying the team is developing a new left back.

He said this after the Nomads lost 5-3 ono penalties to Silver Strikers following a 2-2 draw in the regulation time of the NBS Bank Charity Shield at the Bingu National Stadium.

With Timothy Silwimba injured and center back headache at the team, Mpinganjira fielded Stanley Sanudi as a left back with Silwimba's back up, Emmanuel Nyirenda, playing as a center back alongside Lawrence Chaziya.

Meanwhile, Mpulumutsi said the team is not despite but at the right time, they will bring the newly developed player who was not mentioned.

"We are developing a new player on the position of which we don't want to give him pressure but I think he will be ready by mid-season." He said.

In the match, Sanudi was outstanding on his new role while the right side was well covere

TEMWA EQUALS HER OWN RECORD IN USA

Scorchers forward, Temwa Chawinga, was on target again in her third straight match this season after netting an opener in a Kansas City Current's 3-0 win over Utah Royals on Saturday night in the United States of America.

Having scored two goals in two games, Chawinga continued her impressive run with yet another goal to give herself a chance to defend her golden Boot award she won last year.

However, from last season to date, Chawinga has managed to score in 8 consecutive matches equaling her own record set in the 2024-25 season.