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Dynamos die as Stars resurrect in TNM Super League

Maravi Post Reporter

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-New comers in the elite league Dedza Dynamos suffered a 2-1 defeat at home Civo Stadium on Monday, May 2, 2022 over wounded TN Stars which never won any of its seven games.

Alexander Cosmas scored first goal for Stars at 36th minute after receiving a decent pass from Mphatso Dzongololo.

Dedza tried to save themselves from this damage but did not work out as they failed to make good use of chances upfront where Promise Kamwendo and Charles Chipala were playing until center referee Chidziwitso Simbi blew the whistle for recess.

Second half came up,Stars continued showing some brilliance than the host,at 56th minute referee awarded the visitors a penalty after Dedza goal minder Donnex Mwakasinga fouled China Chirwa.

Chirwa quickly took it and made no mistake than sending the ball to the far post to make it 2 nil.

After the second goal TN Stars seemed to be satisfied as they started delaying tactics, lacked composure in the box as Dedza Dynamos started pushing for goals and later got it at 77th minute through their prolific striker.

Clement Nyondo, who had received a beautiful pass from Lameck Gamphani to take his tally to 4 goals.

After this goal the home team started attacking dangerously but messed up all the chances.Frank Chizuze and Donnex Mwakasinga were both red carded for faking an injury and for pulling up Chizuze who was down in his box respectively.

Dedza paid for their sins of squandering chances especially in the first half while for Stars. It was all configuration as they rised from the death of 7 games.

The win has now taken the Stars of Kasungu to 5 points from 8 games and anchoring the 16 teams log table.

Debutants Dynamos who started the league very well and for sometime being within top four have now started descending as currently they are occupying position 11 with 8 points from 7 games.

Dedza did not impress in terms of display as anticipated by spectators, people expected to see the same display they showed when they took on Silver Strikers but it was bad day in the office for the players as complacency seemed to have killed them.

Chidziwitso Simbi, center referee, who was assisted by Chipiliro Phiri and Charles Lulaka handled the game with zeal professionalism.

After the game Dan Dzinkambani, Dedza Coach said it was sad losing the home game which they had created more chances hence got punished by Stars.

Dzinkambani added it is sad to collect a point from the three games they have played in a row.

His counterpart, Kondwani Mwalweni for TN stars, was excited for collecting first maximum points of the season saying as team they are in crucial situation where they are building a team at the same time looking for the results.

He further said,today’s victory was because the boys worked so hard and utilized the chances they created. He added the victory will act as a morale booster to the team.

However, supporters for Dedza Dynamos waited for their players outside Civo Stadium demanding explanation for the bad run of the team in three games now.

The angry fans engulfed the bus while chanting (Sakwera, sakwera) they will not board the bus.It took the patron of the team Lewis Yumbe Msukwa and other officials to intervene for the players to board the bus.

Dynamos’ next assignment is against the struggling Mighty Wanderers away in Blantyre at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

Sports, TNM Super League

Chitipa down TN Stars, boost survival hopes in TNM Super League

Maravi Post Reporter

By Lusekero Mhango

KARONGA-(MaraviPost)-Chitipa United’s bid to pull off a great escape from the relegation zone received a major boost after overcoming TN Stars 1-0 in a TNM Super League match played at Karonga Stadium on Sunday.

Alex Benson proved the match winner as his first half header insured the homes side live to fight another day in the elite league.

The match played in front of a sizable but vocal partisan home crowd saw the hosts begin the match strongly in a bid to reignite their fading survival hopes.

The lively Emmanuel Muyira took the game to the visitors as he went on a one man mission firing two early warning efforts on the away side’s goal.

The same Muyira went close again from a direct free kick which went narrowly over the bar with TN Stars keeper Blackson Kotei rooted to the spot.

However Chitipa United’s first half pressure finally yielded a deserved goal as Alex Benson coolly headed in from a right wing cross in the 42nd minute.

In the second half Chitipa United changed tactics as they played more a defensive game as they soaked up the pressure and played more on the counterattack.

The visitors who earned a point on Saturday against Karonga United looked disjointed as they failed to create any meaningful chances throughout the encounter.

With the win Chitipa United have moved level on points with 13th place Blue Eagles on 29 points however Eagles have a game in hand and have a superior goal-deference of 18 over embattled Chitipa while TN Stars remain in 8th on the log table with 40 points to their name from 28 matches.

Speaking in a post-match interview Chitipa United coach Christopher Nyambose, expressed delight in his side performance in the victory.

“It was a must win match today and I thought we handled the pressure of needing to win very well and were really fantastic and we were good value for the points and we now live to fight another day.”

However TN Stars coach Joseph Malijani, said his charges were second best throughout the encounter hence deserved to lose.

“We simply did not turn up today we were really lethargic for most of the game that is why we deserved to get nothing from the game,” said a frustrated Malijani.

Sports, TNM Super League

Karonga, TN Stars share spoils in TNM Super League

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By Lusekero Mhango

KARONGA-(MaraviPost)-Karonga United’s quest for a top three finish in the TNM Super League suffered a blow on Saturday after they were held to a 1-1 draw by TN Stars in a match played at the Karonga Stadium.

John Chalamanda’s 81st minute equalizer ensured the visitors a point after Victor Lungu had earlier put the home side in the lead after only 4 minutes.

The encounter that the hosts will count themselves unfortunate not to grab all the maximum points on offer following a strong display throughout the match.

However a lack of composure and wastefulness in front of goal came back to haunt them as the visitors scored late on to ensure a share of the spoils.

The impressive Mphatso Kamanga who was named man of the match and Clement Nyondo were some of the culprits who failed to utilize the opportunities handed to them after Karonga had made a strong start to the encounter with an early goal after only 4 minutes of the game.

The home side’s lack of ruthlessness was punished in the second half as the away side grew into the contest and their late pressure finally yielded them a goal through a well taken strike by Chalamandaa after capitalizing on a mistake by the hosts defence.

Meanwhile the point takes Karonga United to 45 points in 4th from 28 matches while TN Stars also remain in 8th but have now moved to 40 points from 27 games.

Speaking in a post-match interview Karonga United coach Dan Dzinkambani, expressed frustrations that his charges did not close out the match to earn a deserved win.

“I guess the draw is what it is but we deserved more from the encounter and should have earned the three points as we were the better team on the day however if you do not take your chances you are at a risk of conceding a goal and that is what happened to us.” He said.

Never the less his counterpart TN Stars coach Joseph Malajani, was satisfied with his lads performance in the draw.

“We started slow and conceded an early goal but that did not affect our confidence like it might of done at a hostile stadium hence I’m proud of the team’s spirit in hanging in there and eventually taking a chance when it came our way.” He explained.

Malawi, Sports

Mafco FC stun Wanderers as TN stars humbles Blue Eagles: Malawi TNM Super League

Maneno Chimulala
Wanderers defender Stanley Sanudi

BLANTYRE(MaraviPost)—Mafco FC will be returning to the Central Region with a smile after having successful tour in Blantyre where they have managed to collect maximum six points in the TNM Super League following their triumph over Ntopwa FC and Mighty Wanderers.

The Salima based soldiers beat Ntopwa 2-0 on Saturday before whacking Mighty Wanderers 1-0 on Sunday at the Kamuzu Stadium where Wanderers’ supporters came in large numbers to drum support for their team.

The visitors scored through Walusungu Mpata who was substituted in the second half to pave way for Ben Mbewe. 

Both sides were a marvel to watch from the first whistle up to the end but it was Mafco that looked more goal hungry and they created more chances.

Elsewhere, TN Stars have managed to collect 3 points after beating Blue Eagles 2-1 while Ekwendeni Hammers have humbled the Capital City giants with a goal to nil. Ekwendeni scored through Blessings Singini while Chiletso Zoya and China were on target for TN Stars and Maxwell Salambula scored the consolation goal for Blue Eagles.

The game between Tigers FC and Moyale Barracks ended in 1-all draw. Moyale will be returning to the Northern Region with a single point as they were humiliated yesterday by Nyasa Big Bullets with 5 goals to 1.