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TNM Super League

MAFCO stun Civo to boost survival hopes

Shaffie A Mtambo

DOWA-(MaraviPost)-MAFCO FC produced a spirited and disciplined performance to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Civil Service United in a TNM Super League match played on Thursday at Champion Stadium.

Civil Service United started the match on the front foot, creating the first major threat of the afternoon through Dastan Baya, who broke through the MAFCO defence only to be denied by a decisive goal-line clearance from captain Paul Ndhlovu.

Minutes later, CIVO had another golden opportunity when Dastan Banda found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Christopher Mikuwa but his powerful effort was saved.

MAFCO eventually settled into the game and began creating chances of their own, with China Chirwa emerging as the team’s most dangerous outlet.

The forward forced CIVO goalkeeper Richard Mwaila into action several times as the home side grew in confidence.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 45th minute when Chirwa, a former CIVO United player, rose highest to head home the opener, sending the home supporters into celebration.

The goal not only gave MAFCO a valuable lead at halftime but also momentarily lifted them out of the relegation zone.

The second half saw CIVO push hard for an equalizer, earning set pieces and making attacking substitutions, including the introduction of Precious Chipungu, Muhammad Biason and Frank Chizuze.

However, MAFCO’s defensive structure remained intact, frustrating every attempt by the visitors.

MAFCO continued to threaten on the break, with Chirwa nearly doubling the lead through an ambitious bicycle kick that Mwaila comfortably saved.

The home side’s persistence paid off in the 88th minute when substitute Chifundo Mologeni finished off a well-constructed move, assisted by the outstanding Chirwa, to make it 2-0.

China Chirwa, who scored one goal and assisted the other, was voted Man of the Match for his exceptional performance.

Speaking after the game, CIVO Assistant Coach Charles Ben attributed the loss to poor decision-making in front of goal, saying his players failed to capitalize on their chances but promised to work on their shortcomings in training.

On the other side, MAFCO Head Coach Sterio Gondwe expressed relief and satisfaction with the three points, emphasizing the importance of the victory in their fight against relegation.

He pledged that his players would continue working hard in the remaining four fixtures to ensure the team remains in the top flight.

MAFCO now sit 12th with 28 points from 26 matches, while Civil Service United remain 5th with 37 points from 24 games.

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2025 TNM Super league: Civil complete a double over cops

Maravi Post Reporter

…Civil 3-1 Eagles

LILONGWE -(MaraviPost)-Civil Service United FC on Sunday continued with a splendid run in the league this season as they registered another emphatic 3-1 home victory over Blue Eagles to complete a double this season at Civo Stadium.

Civil Service started brightly and created their first chance in the 7th minute when Righteous Banda unleashed a thunderous shot.

Elias Missi parried it away, but the ball ricocheted off defender Sankhani Mkandawire, struck the upright, and was caught by Missi at the second attempt.

Head coach Deklek Msakakuona was forced into an early substitution in the 15th minute when right-back Davie Malenguka experienced dizziness and required medical attention. He was replaced by Trouble Banda.

Civil Service continued to press. In the 25th minute, Khumbo Mhone floated a cross from the right flank, and Righteous Banda’s powerful shot deflected off Laurent Banda for a corner which Eagles defended successfully.

At the half-hour mark, the home side won another corner after Ganizani James deflected the ball out. Damiano Kunje’s delivery was cleared by Maxwell Gustavo.

Moments later, Lanken Mwale found Sankhani Mkandawire with a free kick from the far right, but Mkandawire’s glancing header hit the side netting in the 33rd minute.

Eagles had their best chance in the 35th minute when Lanken Mwale, set through by Gilbert Chirwa, forced a save from goalkeeper Rahaman John.

In the 42nd minute, Chikaiko Batison headed wide from a dangerous cross by Kunje.

However, three minutes into added time, Batison made no mistake, heading home Charles Mafaiti’s swinging cross from the byline to give Civil Service a 1-0 lead at the break.

Civil Service came out with greater intensity and dominated the midfield.

In the 54th minute, the hosts completed 13 passes before Kunje curled a cross to Dastain Banda, whose effort found the net to make it 2-0.

Just four minutes later, Civil Service extended their lead.

Frank Chizuze capitalized on a defensive error, connecting with a Chikaiko Batison pass to make it 2-0 in the 58th minute.

Coach Msakakuona responded immediately with a double substitution in the 59th minute, bringing on Micium Mhone and Tonic Viyuyi for Webster Mzunda and Lanken Mwale.

Eagles kept pushing for goals but struggled to maintain possession as Civil Service controlled the tempo.

The visitors lacked fluidity in their play and continually lost the ball in midfield.

Substitute Micium Mhone pulled one back in the 74th minute.

Laurent Banda delivered a high ball into the box, and after both Mkandawire and defender, Dambuleni failed to deal with it, Mhone pounced on the loose ball and unleashed a powerful shot into the net.

Just as Eagles hoped to mount a comeback, they conceded again in the 79th minute.

Dastain Banda beat Sankhani Mkandawire with a clever dummy before slotting past Missi into an empty net to restore the three-goal cushion at 3-1.

Eagles made further changes, with John Banda and Arthur Moffat replacing Maxwell Gustavo and Gilbert Chirwa as the formation switched from 4-4-2 to 3-5-2.

While Banda helped stabilize the midfield, the changes came too late.

Pius Saka received a yellow card in the 90th minute for a foul on Kunje.

In the closing minutes, Eagles pressed with urgency but lacked the precision needed to threaten the Civil Service goal.

The final whistle confirmed a disappointing defeat and completed a league double for Civil Service, who also won 2-0 at Nankhaka Stadium in the first round.

Civil Service United Assistant coach Joseph Kachuke praised his boys for executing the game plan well, “The boys followed what we told them to do hence the victory.

“We are very grad we haven’t lost any game since June this just tells you that our players are focused and following what they are being told during training”, said Kachule.

His counterpart Blue Eagles FC Head Coach, Deklek Msakakuona said: “We have ten games remaining before we wrap up the season, and we will assess how to approach and finish the league.

“Conceding those two goals in the first and second half demoralized us, but we must prepare for our next assignment on Wednesday at home.”

With the victory the servants are now on position 5 with 36 points tied with the defending Champions who have two games in hand as Civil has played more, 20.

Despite the loss, Eagles remain in 7th position with 28 points from 20 games.

The team’s next match is against Mighty Wanderers FC at home at Nankhaka Stadium on Wednesday.

Wanderers defeated the cops 3-1 at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre during the first round.

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2025 TNM Super League: Ekhaya FC clinches second consecutive win

Maravi Post Reporter

…Ekhaya 1-0 Civil

By Shaffie A Mtambo

BLANTYRE -(Maravi Post)-Wongani Kaponya’s lone goal proved sufficient for Ekhaya FC to secure their second consecutive win in the 2025 TNM Super League season, as they defeated Civil Service United 1-0 at Kamuzu Stadium on Monday.

This victory follows their previous win against Tigers at the same stadium.

The match was a closely contested encounter, with both teams creating scoring opportunities.

However, Kaponya’s goal was enough to give Ekhaya the three points they needed to build momentum in the league.

Civil on the other hand, suffered their second defeat of the season, having previously lost to Karonga United at Nakhaka Stadium.

Ekhaya head coach Enos Chatama expressed gratitude to his players for their hard work and dedication. “I want to thank the boys for their hard work in securing this important victory,” Chatama said.

In contrast, Civil head coach Abbasi Makawa was disappointed with the result. “It’s unfortunate that we lost the match because I believe we were the better side,” Makawa said.

Makawa added that his team will go back and analyze their mistakes, working to fix them before their next game. “We’ll go back, fix our mistakes, and prepare well for the next game,” he said.

Kaponya’s goal was a crucial moment in the match, and it will likely be remembered as a key factor in Ekhaya’s win. The player himself was thrilled with the result.

The win puts Ekhaya FC in a second position in the second week of league standings.

Other matches in thesecind week of elite league produced some thrilling results. Mighty Tigers lost 2-3 to Mighty Wanderers in a high-scoring match.

Mzuzu City Hammers secured a narrow 1-0 win over Dedza Dynamos. Moyale scored two goals to secure a convincing 2-0 win over Kamuzu Barracks.

Karonga United secured a narrow 1-0 win over Mafco, while Chitipa United and Silver Strikers played out a thrilling 2-2 draw. Blue Eagles dominated Songwe Border United, scoring four goals in a convincing 4-0 win.

The league is still in its early stages, and there is plenty of time for teams to make their mark.

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Silver chases Civil’s survival further in 2023 TNM Super League

Maravi Post Reporter

…..Civil 0-1 Silver

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Central Bankers have toughened the life of their crosstown rivals Civil Service United FC in the TNM Superleague after defeating them 1-0 at Civo Stadium on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in the reverse fixture.

The Bankers lost the first-round encounter 2-1 at Bingu National Stadium on July 30, 2023, hence revenging the damage.

The encounter between the two Capital City giants was sloppy in the first half despite creating some chances. Players from both sides failed to keep possession of the ball and to complete passes.

Civil Service United who dearly needed a victor to revive their hopes of survival in the league, first missed a chance in the 5th minute through Muhammad Biason who was left unmarked in the six-yard box but his tap-in missed the target.

Midfielder Lloyd Aaron whose uprising came at the 2023 COSAFA men’s Senior Challenge with Flames was booked a yellow following a foul on Chikondi Kamanga.

Zebron Kalima sent a dangerous cross inside the box in the 35th minute but Boston Kabango blocked it for a corner kick to the visitors which was defended. Damiano Kunje’s beautiful free-kick delivery to Luke Chima in the 36th minute ended forcing Pilirani Mapira to parry it out for a corner kick which the bankers defended.

As the match approached the end of the first stanza, Silver Striker’s Innocent Shema registered the first serious shot on target in the 39th minute but Civil goaltender Lumbani Nyirenda beautifully saved it. Nyirenda made magical double saves from Patrick Macheso and Zebron Kalima’s efforts.

Silver Strikers started dominating the play in the 43rd minute as they came wave after wave searching for goals but still, the goal line remained 0-0.

Patrick Macheso then got paid for the efforts as he scored for the Central Bankers on the dot of the added 3 minutes from a close range after a beautiful pass from Maxwell Paipi.

In the early minutes of the second half, Patrick Macheso got yellow carded for a foul on Muhammad Biason in the 49th minute.

In the 54th minute, Chimwemwe Idana and Shema exchanged sexy passes before Idana executed a powerful shot on Civil’s goal which goalkeeper Nyirenda saved for a corner kick.

As time was fast ticking for the Civil servants, the technical panel made double changes at the 57th minute, Festus Duwe and Dan Kumwenda replaced Lloyd Aaron and Luke Chima while Muhammad Biason was substituted for Innocent Tanganyika.

Silver Strikers launched a dangerous attack in the 62nd minute as Maxwell Paipi fed Idana in the box who sent his shot directly into the palms of goalkeeper Nyirenda.

In the 72nd minute Pilirani Mapira guarding the goalposts for the Bankers, made an excellent save to deny Civil an equaliser through Binwell Katinji who had received the ball from Tanganyika, a rebound by Moses Banda was cleared on the line by Shema.

In the 79th minute, Silver made two changes as Emanuel Muyira and Chinsinsj Maonga replaced Zebron Kalima and Patrick Macheso. Soon after his introduction Maonga dribbled past two Civil players before taking a shot that missed the target.

Silver Strikers technical probably made delaying tactics by substituting George Chaomba for Stain Davie in the 88th minute. Soon after 5 minutes of the play, the referee blew it over.

After the game, Assistant Coach for Civil Service United acknowledged the defeat saying his boys didn’t come for the party as they struggled from the word go.

“We have been sharpening them in terms of scoring but it seems it hasn’t worked out. But this is not yet over for us in the league and let me assure you that Civil will remain in the league. We are playing Karonga next this is another different game altogether hence no need to press a panicking button”, Chidati said.

Silver Strikers FC assistant coach Peter Mgangira hailed his boys for the sweet revenge against their City rivals.

“It was a difficult game as anticipated from a derby, but I am happy we scored in the first half and defended it. We created chances but failed to score hence told the boys to avoid conceding “, Mgangira said.

Silver Strikers FC have won the Capital City Derby for the first time after three seasons.

With the defeat, Civil Service United FC remains in the red zone at 14th position with 25 points from 23 games remaining with 7 games to wrap up the season. Servants’ next assignment is against Karonga United FC.

Silver Strikers FC occupy position 4 with 39 points from 22 games 4 points a draft league leaders Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC who have played 22 games as well.

At Karonga Stadium in another fixture on Saturday Chitipa United FC added salt to Red Lions’ wounds as they defeated them 1-0 with a late strike from the spot by Ramadan Ntafu at 88th. With the win, Chitipa United FC moved to second position with 42 points from 23 games.

Red Lions FC from Zomba slowly heading to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the league as they dwell on position 15 with 18 points from 23 games.

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Royal Lions hack servants on profitless tour in TNM Super League

Maravi Post Reporter

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Lions of Zomba on Sunday, August 15, 2021 punished the Civil Servants in Blantyre who were on a tour to the Southern region.

Red lions showed hunger of the goals from the first whistle as Chikoti Chirwa missed golden scoring opportunity within 15′ minutes of the game.

The Lions kept on attacking Civil as they searched for early goals taking in mind they were at home at Chiwembe stadium.

Royal Bokosi who was one of the outstanding player for Reds,scored within 20 minutes of the game after he controlled Henry Kamunga’s cross from the right of eighteen yard box with his chest before slotting it into the net,in the 22nd minute Henry Kamunga added another one with the assist coming from Royal Bokosi after Civil defence collapsed.

First half ended Civil Service United trialling by two goals to nil.

In the second half,both Red lions and Civil made some substitutions to make sure there was life in their squads, Christopher Kumwembe,Ibrahim Sadik replaced Kelvin Thotho and Innocent Tanganyika for the servants while Azizi Pindani,Frank Mussah and Mathews Boloweza replaced Henry Kamunga, Humphrey’s Minandi and Royal Bokosi who got injured after a challenge from Civil player.

This time around the Servants changed the play as they attacked more with their Striker Muhammad Sulumba missing some few chances he found,the defence which was porous in the first half for Civil was a bit solid denying the Reds to penetrate.

All efforts from both teams for the goals were not successful and the second half ended without registering any goals.

Alick Chirwa head coach for Red Lions said,he told his charges to play as a team and score early goals which materialised.The lions were very Royal and followed the instructions.

Servants head coach Franco Ndawa said,the result was not what he expected from his boys.
“We failed to play according to our plans,but it’s part of the game”, he added.

Civil Service has just toured the southern region without a profit as their mission was not successful.

On Saturday they lost to Mighty Wanderers by two goals to nil and thought they would avenge it to the Lions but it wasn’t to be as they lost with the same margin and donated six maximum points.

Civil Service is sitting on seventh position with 35 points from 25 games.