By McLloyd Kudzingo
Clever Chikwata’s lone goal was enough to give Ekhaya FC maximum points to cement their third position on the TNM Super League log table, as they beat Creck Sporting Club 1-0 at Kamuzu Stadium.
The home side started the game very well and they got their first chance 10 minutes from kick-off through a free kick which was taken by Chimwemwe Yassin but went straight into the palms of Creck goalkeeper Brighton Munthali.
The visitors on the other hand had their first chance in the 17th minute following a beautiful exchange of passes between Arnold Kiyama and Jauma Edward who found Babangida Ishaya but the Nigerian’s header went over the cross bar.
Four minutes later, Ekhaya broke the deadlock through Chikwata who scored with a simple tap-in after receiving a cross from Hadji James.
In the second half, Creck Sporting new coach Elia Kananji, brought in Jackson Beza for Frank Phiri as George Chaomba and Kondwani Chilembwe replaced Babangida Ishaya and Harvey Nasiyaya.
Later on the the visitors brought in Ademola Ajibola and Mischeck Botomani who replaced Hassan Hussein and Aaron Chilipa.
The Cowboys on the other hand brought in Lovemore Mbeta for Chimwemwe Yassin and later on Innocent Msowoya and James Lumbe replaced Stanley Billiat and Hadji James.
The visitors played very well in the second half but still failed to find an equaliser as Nasiyaya and Hussein missed some clear-cut chances.
Ten minutes before the end of the match, Arnold Kiyama almost found the back of the net from a free kick but his powerful shot missed the upright with just an inch.
Despite the win, Ekhaya remain third on the log table but they have now closed the gap on league leaders FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to just two points as they are now level at 16 points with second placed Might Wanderers.
Creck are on position 9 on the log table as they have accumulated 11 points after playing 9 games.
Elsewhere, the match between Civil Service United and Mafco FC ended goalless at Civo Stadium.
On Sunday, Kamuzu Barracks will host Mighty Wanderers at Champion Stadium as Moyale Barraks plays Chitipa United at Rumphi Stadium.
Karonga United will play Mzuzu City Hammers at Karonga Stadium as Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos host Songwe United at Dedza Stadium.
Blue Eagles will be at home against defending champions Silver Strikers and in Blantyre, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets will host Mighty Tigers at Kamuzu Stadium.
