BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women returned to winning ways with a dominant 4-0 victory over Topik Academy, climbing to fifth place in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership.
The win, played on Tuesday at Mpira Stadium, was a strong statement of intent from the Blantyre-based side, who had endured a mixed start to the season.
The game, initially set for Saturday, was postponed to Tuesday after Topik Academy failed to travel in time due to transport challenges. Despite the delay, Bullets approached the fixture with intensity and focus, fully aware that a victory was vital to reignite their top-four aspirations.
From kickoff, the home side seized control of the game. Midfield general Carol Mlenzo dictated play with poise and precision, while forward Chikondi Mgodi tormented the visiting defenders with her speed and direct runs.
Head coach Maggie Chombo-Sadik, eager to inspire consistency in her team, made a smart tactical switch early in the first half bringing in youngster Louria Yiannakis for Florida Safilodi in the 18th minute.
The substitution added creativity and width to Bullets’ play, allowing them to stretch Topik’s defensive line and dominate possession.
The pressure soon paid off in the 34th minute. A well-measured long pass from Shalon Dzimau found Mgodi in space and she calmly beat the offside trap before finishing past the advancing goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
Moments before halftime, Mgodi’s explosive run was halted inside the box by Joyce Chanza, resulting in a penalty. Captain Mlenzo converted confidently from the spot to double the lead, sending Bullets into the break with a 2-0 advantage.
After the restart, Bullets showed no signs of slowing down. Their fullbacks joined the attack with precision, and the midfield pressed relentlessly. Topik Academy’s attempts to counter were neutralized by a disciplined backline led by Thandiwe Mvula.
In the 73rd minute, Mgodi dazzled again on the right flank, dribbling past two defenders before cutting the ball across for Vanessa Issa, who made it 3-0 with a simple tap-in.
Substitute Patricia Mwafulirwa nearly made it four moments later when her curling effort struck the crossbar but Bullets continued to press forward with purpose.
As fatigue crept into Topik’s defense, Mgodi turned provider once more, assisting the final goal to seal a comprehensive 4-0 win.
After the match, Bullets coach Maggie Chombo-Sadik praised her players’ renewed focus and hunger
“The girls worked really hard today. We still missed some chances but our overall performance was solid. We’ll fix small mistakes and continue to build on this momentum,” she said.
Topik Academy assistant coach, Kelvin Bwayala, acknowledged the defeat but remained optimistic about his side’s learning curve.
“We need to correct some mistakes we saw today. Experience was our biggest challenge. The girls tried their best, but we’ll go back to training and keep improving,” said Bwayala.
With this win, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women rise to fifth place on the standings with 10 points from six matches, signaling a strong recovery in their campaign.
In contrast, Topik Academy, based in Northern Region, remain bottom of the table in 10th place, having lost all six of their matches without a point so far a reflection of the steep learning curve for the new side in Malawi’s competitive women’s football scene while Silver Strikers Ladies are league leaders with 18 points from six matches.