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Babatunde Adepoju bids Farewell to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets as top scorer returns to Venda FC

Jones Gadama

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost-In a heartfelt conclusion to his loan spell, striker Babatunde Adepoju has played his final match for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, leaving the Malawian side with a remarkable impact as the 2025 Super League of Malawi’s top scorer.

Adepoju, affectionately known as Tunde, has been a crucial figure for the People’s team this season, and his departure marks the end of an exciting chapter for both the player and the club.

Tunde’s loan period with the Big Bullets was set to expire on December 31, and despite the club’s earnest attempts to extend his stay, it was ultimately not feasible for him to continue playing in the Castel Cup with the team.

This means that after a prolific season, Adepoju will be returning to his parent club, Venda FC, based in South Africa, early next week.

Since joining the Big Bullets, Adepoju has been a revelation in front of goal.

The striker’s clinical finishing and intelligent movement have earned him a joint top scorer status in the 2025 Super League of Malawi, having netted an impressive 15 goals.

His contributions have been vital in many of the People’s team’s matches, helping secure crucial victories and maintaining their competitive edge throughout the season.

Adepoju’s time at Nyasa Big Bullets has not only boosted the team’s attacking prowess but also energized the fans, who have come to admire his dedication and goal-scoring flair.

The striker’s ability to find the back of the net consistently has made him a fan favorite and a key player in the squad’s tactical setup.

The player’s departure leaves a significant gap in the Big Bullets lineup, and the club will undoubtedly be looking to find a suitable replacement to fill the void left by their top marksman.

However, Adepoju’s impact will be remembered fondly by both the coaching staff and supporters alike, who witnessed firsthand the difference he made on the pitch.

Looking ahead, Adepoju’s return to Venda FC presents new opportunities and challenges.

The South African Premier Division is known for its competitive nature, and his experience in Malawi’s top flight will surely add to his development as a player.

Venda FC will be eager to reintegrate their striker and benefit from the form and confidence he has built during his loan spell.

The Flames striker’s journey highlights the growing connections between Malawian football and the South African leagues, showcasing the potential for talent exchange and development across the region.

Adepoju’s success story serves as an inspiration to many young players aspiring to make their mark both locally and internationally.

As Adepoju prepares to fly back to South Africa next week, the Big Bullets community is left to reflect on a season of memorable goals and thrilling performances.

While his departure is a loss, it also signals the progression of a player who continues to grow and reach new heights in his career.

In closing, Babatunde Adepoju’s loan spell at FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will be remembered as a period of outstanding achievement and mutual benefit.

His goal-scoring exploits have left an indelible mark on the club’s 2025 season, and fans will be eagerly following his journey as he continues to shine on the bigger stage with Venda.

Malawi, Sports

Flames coach Pasuwa names squad without Babatunde in World Cup qualifiers matches

Shaffie A Mtambo

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi National Football Team head coach, Kalisto Pasuwa, has announced a 26-man squad set to face Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Flames will host Equatorial Guinea on 9 October at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe before travelling to Tunis for the away clash against São Tomé and Príncipe on 13 October.

Preparations will begin on Sunday, 5 October, when the squad regroups in Lilongwe.

Pasuwa has largely retained the core of his team, keeping 24 of the 26 players who featured in last month’s qualifiers against Namibia and Liberia.

The list features 15 foreign based players, a strong indication of his intent to blend local talent with international experience.

Among the notable inclusions is Ireland based defender Jubril Okedina of Bohemian FC, who returns to the squad for his first competitive appearance since playing in the Four Nations Tournament in March last year.

The squad, however, sees no place for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets striker Babatunde Adepoju, who was earlier tipped for a call-up but has not been included in the final selection.

Leading the attack will be seasoned forward Gabadinho Mhango of Richards Bay, Costa do Sol striker Richard Mbulu and exciting TP Mazembe duo Patrick Mwaungulu and Lanjesi Nkhoma.

Other key attackers include Mayele Malango (Monterey Bay FC), Chawanangwa Kaonga (Zanaco FC), Wisdom Mpinganjira (Mighty Wanderers) and Chikumbutso Salima (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets).

In midfield, Pasuwa has summoned Yankho Singo (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets), Blessings Singini (Mighty Wanderers), Lloyd Aaron (Muaither SC), Lloyd Njaliwa (Costa do Sol) and Robert Saizi (Zanaco).

The defense will be anchored by Charles Petro (Botosani FC), Nickson Nyasulu (FC Platinum), Dennis Chembezi (Al Qasim FC), Emmanuel Nyirenda (Mighty Wanderers), Gomezgani Chirwa (Ngezi Platinum), McDonald Lameck (Silver Strikers), Alick Lungu (Ekhaya FC) and Maxwell Paipi (Silver Strikers), alongside returning Okedina.

Between the posts, the Flames will rely on William Thole (Simba Bhora), George Chikooka (Silver Strikers) and Joshua Waka (Ekhaya FC).

With a blend of homegrown stars and international professionals, Malawi will be hoping to make a strong statement in their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Malawi, Sports

Babatunde Adepoju’s goal sends bullets on TNM summit

Maravi Post Reporter

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Substitute Babatunde Adepoju scored with his third touch of the game at 50th minute finishing a Chimwemwe Idana’s cross as Civil goalkeeper Ernest Kakhobwe and defender Damiano Kunje failed to clear the ball from their box.

The goal has helped the defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets FC to go top of the table with 23 points from 9 games played so far dislodging Blue Eagles FC who takes on the in-form Waka-Waka Tigers FC this Sunday at Nankhaka Stadium.

The Tigers are just coming from defeating TN Stars on an away encounter in Kasungu.

Babatunde Adepoju rescues bullets

Franco Ndawa’s side, Civil Service United paid for their sins for not being aggressive as in the final third, they failed to take some shots on Rabson Chiyenda’s goal.

Bullets searched for early goals in the first half hence pressurized the hosts but Civil defended well until the Centre referee Easther Zimba blew for a recess.

Second half, both teams made several substitutions, Nyasa Big Bullets FC introduced Babatunde Adepoju, Precious Phiri, Macfallen Ngwira, for Henry Kabichi, Hassan Kajoke amongst them while Civil Service United introduced Binwell Katinji, Luke Chima and Arnold Masamba for Patrick Phiri, Moses Banda and Innocent Tanganyika.

However, the changes did not change anything on both camps apart from that only goal by Babatunde Adepoju.

After conceding the goal, CIVO beautifully displayed in the game attacking Bullets now and again but lacked the upfront muscle to do the needful as still they took no shots at goal.

The visitors showed some brilliance in the first half than in the second half.

Towards the end of the game, referee Easther Zimba cautioned the Bullets’ goalie for faking injury and later booked him with the second yellow defining a Red card for delaying tactic when he was assigned to take a free kick.

This did not go well with Bullets FC camp which protested for the decision and this further led to matching orders to Peter Mponda vice Coach for Big Bullets FC. Pasuwa put Ernest Petro at the goal with few minutes to go.

CIVO’s performance seems to be corroding game to game they have played.

So far currently they are on position 9 with 10 points from 9 games. Franco Ndawa, Civil Coach accepted the defeat and acknowledged things aren’t okay for the Servants but hinted that there is a room for improvement.

Peter Mponda hailed his boys for good response from the recess talk, saying in the first half they noted some downfalls which they quickly rectified.

However, Mponda declined to react on how referee Easther Zimba has officiated the game.

At the Silver Stadium Bankers survived from Hammers scare after equally sharing the spoils with Ekwendeni to a 1-all draw.

Ekwendeni were the first to score through Wongani Lungu before Stain Davie pulled up to parity.

The draw means Silver remain at 5th position with 12 points from 8 games.

Iven Mwakapenda scored for Waka-Waka Tigers at the Kasungu Stadium to collect maximum points on their Central Region tour.

Tigers meet Blue Eagles FC at Nankhaka Stadium on Sunday in another thrilling encounter.

Business, Sports

Babatunde wins inaugural Fans’ player of the month award

Maravi Post Reporter


TNM’s Marketing Manager presents a sysmbolic cheque to Babatunde

Blantyre, 17th July: In-form Be Forward Nigerian Wanderers striker, Babatunde Adepoju has won people’s approval as the most outstanding player for the month of June in the country’s top league, the TNM Super League.

Babatude who emerged winner through a voting process in the TNM’s Pokopoko ndi Zampira promotion, amassed 1,062 votes to beat other four contestants to the monthly prize. He takes home K100,000 from TNM PLC, the elite league Sponsors.

Nyasa Big Bullet’s Peter Banda came second with 518 while Christopher Mtambo of Savenda Chitipa was on third with 201 votes. Micium Mhone of Blue Eagles and Misheck Selemani of Karonga United shared fourth and fifth positions with 89 and 52 votes respectively.

TNM PLC Public Relations and Sponsorship Manager, Limbani Nsapato, said the Player of the Month Award is an additional incentive to both fans and clubs and promotes active engagement of the soccer fans.

He said TNM remains committed to creating a platform for active engagement of soccer fans in addition to the other activities such as the predict-and-win with Zampira Promotion.

“The Fans Player of the Month award underscores this commitment. Now there will be something for everyone. As TNM, we will continue to innovate to ensure that soccer fans, players and clubs all have a reason to smile every season,” he said.

To come up with the winner, TNM in partnership with league managers, Super League of Malawi (SULOM) comes up with a shortlist of five outstanding players from which fans vote for their favourite one by dialing *1515# and choose ‘Player of the Month”.

Every week TNM gives out K50,000 cash to 3 winners and K1,000 Airtime to 50 winners while ‘Daily Question’ winner gets K100, 000 and three K100,000 monthly prizes.

This year, courtesy of Zampira promotion, three lucky winners will fly to Spain in September to watch a Real Madrid game. Grand winner will cart home K2 million and the first and second runner up will go away with a motorbike and plasma screen respectively.

To participate in the promotion, subscribers are required to send an SMS of their prediction of the featured games to 1515 or dial *1515# and select the prediction option. The promotion draws are being conducted on a weekly and monthly interval before the grand draw which