….Masters 4-0 Zitha
By Edwin Mbewe
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Newly promoted FDH Premiership side Masters Football Club continued their preseason preparations in style with a commanding 4-0 victory over NBS Bank National Division League outfit Namitete Zitha at Bingu National Stadium on Wednesday morning.
Masters showcased their attacking strength and defensive discipline throughout the match, dominating proceedings against their lower-league opponents.
The emphatic win adds to growing optimism among supporters as the team gears up for life in the top flight.
Despite the convincing result, Head Coach Peter Mponda was quick to downplay the significance of the scoreline, stressing that the technical panel remains focused on performance rather than outcomes at this stage of preparation.
“The result should not be a litmus test for the team,” said Mponda. “As a technical panel, we cannot afford to be overly satisfied. Our main focus is to continue assessing the team’s aggression in attack, scoring efficiency, and overall defensive organization.”
Mponda emphasized that preseason matches are primarily an opportunity to evaluate player readiness, tactical execution, and areas requiring improvement ahead of the new season.
Masters FC will be looking to build on this performance as they continue their preseason schedule, with the ultimate goal of establishing themselves as a competitive side in the FDH Premiership.
The hosts made a blistering start, taking the lead as early as the 3rd minute through Patrick Phiri with a simple tap in from a close range after a well-delivered cross by Frank Sanudi.
The home team doubled their lead just five minutes later through Chikaiko Batison who produced a moment of individual brilliance.
The forward surged from deep inside the opposition half before calmly lifting the ball over the advancing Goalkeeper.
After the break, Masters maintained control and continued to pass forward. Mabuchi Msiska extended the lead in the 58th minute, finishing confidently after being set up by Stain Davie.
Masters completed the scoring in the 71st minute through Philimon Ndhlovu who capped off a neat team move with a composed finish inside the box.
Namitete Zitha FC head Coach Martin Mkamanga acknowledged the defeat attributing it to lack of match fitness since the team has just regrouped.
Masters has played twelve preseason games this far, registering six wins, five draws and two losses against Chitipa United FC and Karonga United FC.
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