By Staff Reporter
Shumacher Kuwali scored the only goal of the match as Blue Eagles edged past Mighty Tigers 1-0 at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday to reduce the gap between themselves and league leaders Nyasa Big Bullets by 9 points.
Kuwali broke the deadlock in the 46th minute after receiving a cross from debutant Richard Rapson to the excitement of coach Elia Kananji who praised his charges for the win.
His counterpart Trevor Kajawa said despite the loss, his boys played well and was optimistic that his side will do better in the next fixtures.
In another match played on Saturday, Sable Farming and Civil Service United played out to a 2-all draw at Mpira Stadium.
Sable were the first to hit the back of the net as they scored just 4 minutes from kick-off through Chifundo Ngapemba and the first half ended 1-nil in favor of the home side.
Civil equalised in the 73rd minute but an own goal by Kelvin Kadzinje gave the home side the lead once again before Binwell Katinji equalised in the dying minutes of the match.
On Sunday, it’s the big one between Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets at Kamuzu Stadium while TN Stars play Dedza Dynamos at Kasungu Stadium.
Kamuzu Barracks will take on Karonga United at Civo Stadium as Rumphi United hosts Mafco FC at Rumphi Stadium.
