By Rahim Abdul
Mighty Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira says his side is ready to break the long-standing belief that Silver Strikers are one of the most difficult teams to beat in domestic cup finals.
He insists tomorrow’s FDH Bank Cup final is a chance for the Nomads to silence critics and stamp their name on the competition’s history.
Speaking during a press conference on Friday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Mpinganjira urged his players to remain grounded despite their recent 1–0 victory over FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in the semifinals.
He said the team cannot afford to be distracted by past achievements because Silver Strikers present a different and tougher challenge.
He teased the confidence within his squad but remained cautious, saying each match comes with its own story.
“Every game is different, and what we know is that tomorrow we are going to change history and end the talk that says this cup is not ours,” he said.
Team captain Felix Zulu echoed his coach’s determination, saying Wanderers are fully charged and eager to lift the FDH Bank Cup for the first time since its introduction in 2021. Zulu called on the Nomads’ supporters to fill the stadium and give the team the energy they need to push over the finish line.
Wanderers secured their place in the final after edging Big Bullets 1–0, while Silver Strikers booked their ticket by defeating Civil Service United by the same margin.
On the other side, Silver Strikers coach Peter Mgangira brushed off any suggestions that his team feels pressure heading into the showdown.
He said the Bankers are fully prepared and confident because they understand what it takes to beat Wanderers, having done so on several big occasions before. Silver Strikers were the first team to win the FDH Bank Cup, and Mgangira believes that experience gives them an important advantage.
Both coaches shared their thoughts during a joint media briefing at Bingu National Stadium as the two sides completed their final preparations for the much-anticipated clash.
The winner of tomorrow’s final will walk away with a grand prize of 45 million kwacha, adding extra motivation in what promises to be a fiery battle between two of Malawi’s most celebrated football giants.
