The Mighty Mukuru Wanderers return to winning ways with an outstanding performance.
The home side took the lead just six minutes into the game, thanks to Christopher Kumwembe, who headed past Anthony Singini after a well-placed setup by Wisdom Mpinganjira.
However, fourteen minutes later, the visitors equalized. Chifuniro Mpinganjira outpaced the Nomads defense to bring Dedza level.
Substitute Isaac Kaliati, who came on for Sama Tanjong making his Nomads debut, turned the tide. Just before the hour mark, Kaliati unleashed a thunderbolt into the net after skillfully nutmegging Limbani Phiri.
Kaliati struck again at the 74th minute, heading home from close range to seal his brace and secure the win.
For his impactful performance off the bench, Kaliati was named Man of the Match.
The final score: Wanderers 3-1 Dedza.
In other games, Moyale Barracks secured a narrow victory over Mighty Tigers with a lone goal from Raphael Phiri in the 15th minute. The game was tightly contested, but Phiri’s early strike proved decisive as Moyale Barracks held on to their 1-0 lead until the final whistle.
Meanwhile, FOMO FC triumphed over Mzuzu City Hammers in a thrilling encounter. Hassan Luwembe was the hero for FOMO FC, scoring twice in the first half with goals in the 6th and 24th minutes. Mzuzu City Hammers fought back with a penalty converted by Isaac Msiska in the 37th minute, but it wasn’t enough to overcome FOMO FC’s lead. The match ended 2-1 in favor of FOMO FC, marking an exciting day of football action.
MAFCO FC 1-2 CRECK Sporting Club
Peter Kasonga scored for MAFCO FC in the 12th minute, but CRECK Sporting Club came from behind with goals from Gift Kadawati in the 52nd minute and Yasin Chida in the 87th minute to secure the win.
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