Silver Strikers’ hopes to reclaim the top slot have been shattered after losing1-0 away to Chitipa United at Karonga Stadium on Saturday
The home side scored through Emmanuel Muyira (from the spot) in the second half.
At Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, Nyasa Big Bullets cemented their title defence campaign with a 2-1 over Civil Service. Goals from Mike Mkwate and Zicco Mkanda were enough for the defending champions to consolidate the gap between them and second-placed, Silver Strikers.
Muhammad Sulumba scored Civil’s consolation goal.
Bullets top the standings with 45 points from 21 games while Silver, who will play away to Karonga United on Sunday, have got 40 points from 20 games.
Mighty Wanderers claimed a 3-2 home win over resilient Mzuzu Warriors at Kamuzu Stadium.
The Nomads scored through Babatunde Adepoju, Francis Mlimbika and Peter Wadabwa while Uchizi Vunga and Taniel Mhango scored for the visitors.
Mafco claimed a 2-0 home win over struggling Ntopwa FC at Chitowe Stadium with Victor Mpinganjira and Zikani Sichinga registering their names on the score sheet.
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