BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have emphasized that their off-season friendly matches are not about winning but about building a strong and competitive squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Speaking in an interview with MaraviPost, one of the team’s assistant coaches, Heston Munthali, said the technical panel is focused on gradually improving team chemistry, especially with the inclusion of new players.
Munthali explained that the friendlies are providing an opportunity to assess how well the new signings are adapting and coordinating with the more experienced members of the squad.
“We are not looking at results at this stage. The main goal is to prepare the team and ensure that players understand each other on the pitch,” he said.
He added that the coaching staff is closely monitoring the level of coordination between the new and old players as they continue to gel.
The assistant coach made the remarks on Thursday after Bullets secured a 2-0 victory over Dedza Dynamos in a friendly match played against Goshen City.
In that match, Ephraim Kondowe and Maxwell Gastin Phodo found the back of the net to give the People’s Team a comfortable win.
On the other side, Dedza Dynamos head coach Alex Ngwira said he was satisfied with his team’s performance despite the defeat.
Ngwira noted that his side is also using the friendlies as part of their preparations and the loss does not overshadow the progress they are making.
“We are building a team, and these games help us identify areas that need improvement,” said Ngwira.
The 2026/27 season is expected to kick off on 18 April with the Charity Shield match between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers.
The following week, the FDH Premiership League will begin.
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