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Regional, Sports

John Banda set to return to Eagles after UD Songo exit

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By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi national football team captain, John CJ Banda, has officially left Mozambican club UD Songo following the expiration of his loan deal.

The club announced Banda’s departure on its official Facebook page on Friday, March 7, 2025. Alongside Banda, UD Songo also parted ways with Fopa and Jimmy Ukonde.

There are strong indications that Banda may return to his former club, Blue Eagles FC, as he has been training with the team since his return from Mozambique.

However, the midfielder has remained tight-lipped about his next move.

“Right now, I can’t say anything until the appropriate time comes. My representatives will reveal all the details in due course,” Banda said.

Blue Eagles FC Chief Administration Officer (CAO), Muhammad Ali Adin, acknowledged Banda’s experience and contributions to the national team, emphasizing that the club would welcome him back wholeheartedly if he chooses to rejoin.

“John Banda informed us last month that his loan contract with UD Songo would not be renewed, and I can confirm that he is back. As a club, we will have discussions with him to determine the way forward. Once we reach a decision, we will communicate it to all stakeholders,” Adin said.

He further explained that Banda initially joined UD Songo on loan from Blue Eagles FC.

Therefore, as per the terms of the agreement, he has now returned to his parent club.

“People should also remember that John is a police officer. As the Malawi Police Service (MPS), we will sit down with him to see how best we can utilize him both as a senior officer and a talented athlete.

“He is a national asset, and his contribution to Blue Eagles—if he remains with the team—will be immense,” Adin added.

Banda joined UD Songo in 2019 after a two-year stint with another Mozambican club, Ferroviario de Nampula.

During his time with UD Songo, he played a crucial role in helping the club secure the 2022 Mocambola Championship.

With his experience and leadership qualities, Banda’s potential return to Blue Eagles FC could significantly boost the team’s performance in the domestic league.

Regional, Sports

Bullets cancel Mozambique trip over four-nations tourney

Maravi Post Reporter

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi’s quadruple winners, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets football club has confirmed the cancellation of its trip to Mozambique where the club was expected to play a friendly match against UD Songo.

The friendly match against UD Songo was scheduled for this Saturday, March 23, 2024.

The club communicated that will not travel for the arranged match citing out the unavailability of several key players due to the Malawi National Team’s engagement in the four nations tournament involving Flames, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Zambia under 20 and senior teams from March 21-26, 2024 in Lilongwe.

The communication also revealed that ,ten players are out for the national duty and in addition,five other players are nursing various injuries.

Bullets are preparing for the 2024 football season in Malawi which head Coach Kalisto Pasuwa said he anticipate a stiff competition.

The club was in Mponela, Dowa for camping where they played several friendliness against Kalembelembe and Chatoloma ADMARC.

Malawi, Regional, Sports

Wanderers beaten as Bullets held against against Mozambican sides

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….Bullets 0-0 Ferroviario…..
…..UD Songo 2-0 Wanderers…..

Vitumbiko Kumwenda in all Orange for Wanderers FC, challenge UD Songo player

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-M
ighty Mukuru Wanderers Football club have kicked off the 2023 Nyasa Pre- season international Bonanza with a 2-0 defeat to John Banda’s UD Songo.

In the first half both sides lacked composure and marksmanship upfront hence goalkeepers Richard Chipuwa and Jose Guirrugo were on holiday.

The midfield was also abit slow and failed to supply good balls upfront which made the game boring.

The two coaches then started making some changes as they searched for the goals.

The first half ended nil nil,in the second half both teams started on high note but it was UD Songo who spit fire,sending powerful shots at Chipuwa’s goal.

Bheu Januario scored the first goal for Songo at 60th minute from a stunning grass cutter free kick that left Chipuwa powerless on goals.

Dario Melo netted the second goal towards the end of the game.

Mark Harrison, Head Coach for Wanderers FC, said the defeat is a good lesson while acknowledging UD Songo FC are equally a good side.

He added that they will use the same approach against FCB Nyasa Big Bullets FC in their second match on Saturday 4th March,2023.

UD Songo FC coach, Carolz Manuel, described the encounter against Wanderers as good as it helped him assessing the new signings ahead of the forthcoming season.

“I started with my last season’s first eleven before we made several changes,I am impressed with the way they played.It was our first pre -season match and looking forward to do much better against Ferroviario De Nampula on Saturday”, Manuel said.

The early kick off saw FCB Nyasa Big Bullets FC being held to a goalless draw by Ferroviario De Nampula at the same venue Kamuzu Stadium.

However it was a game which the two sides attacked so aggressively and had more goal attempts than the Wanderers FC,UD Songo FC game.

UD Songo FC are leading the table with 3 points while on second position are their Mozambican counterpart Ferroviario De Nampula with 1 point and on third position are FCB Nyasa Big Bullets FC while Mark Harrison’s side anchor the table with zero point.

On Saturday, the international Bonanza will call for first Blantyre Derby between long time crosstown rivals,FCB Nyasa Big Bullets FC and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers FC from 15:00 hours,while UD Songo FC will take on Ferroviario De Nampula from 12:00hours.