TNM Super League: Mponda speaks on pressure of Bullets facing Silver Strikers

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets coach Peter Mponda has shared his thoughts on the pressure of facing his former employers Silver Strikers on Sunday in the elite league match for Malawi.

The People’s Team welcome the TNM Super League defending champions at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre match while seeking to consolidate their lead at the top of the 16-member log table.

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Ahead of the match, Mponda, who led Silver to their first league title last season before rejoining Bullets, said he expected the Bankers to come for a revenge. Peter Mgangira’s team lost 1-0 to the leaders in the first round.

“Of course, the pressure is and has always been there. Yes, we beat them 1-0 in the first round, but that wasn’t the only victory. We also beat them in the Airtel Top 8 cup final,” Mponda told the club’s website.

What Mponda expects from the match against Silver Strikers

The former Flames captain insisted that despite expecting a difficult game against Silver, he was optimistic of getting a good result.

“We know Silver Strikers are the defending champions, and they will give us a tough game, but we believe that by the end of 90 minutes, we will carry the day,” the coach insisted.

The Bullets coach has a near full-strength squad save for attacker Chrispin Mapemba who is injured. Another forward Peter Banda is yet to attain full fitness, but he is expected to have some minutes on Sunday.