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Blue Eagles Sink Epac, Tigers Maul Silver

By: Andrew Cane Chilapondwa

  The area 30 Cops continued their winning streak on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Epac FC at Nankhaka Stadium in the second week of TNM Super League.

Blue Eagles Sink Epac FC

First half strikes from Chisomo Chilasa and Osward Maonga were enough to hand Blue Eagles all the three points against Epac FC.

Coming straight from their 1-nil victory against Dwangwa United last week, Eagles made no mistake as they scored both goals in the first 45 minutes of the match.

Though Epac FC pulled one back, the hosts stood firm to collect another three important points that took them top of the standings.

The hosts enjoyed possession in the opening minutes of the match and it was not a surprise to see Chilasa finding the opener before the half-hour mark.

Moments later, it was 2-nil. A cross from Alupheous Nyoni caught the visitors’ defence napping, allowing Maonga to put the ball into the back of the net, 2-0.

The visitors pulled one back just minutes before the interval through Anthony Banda who scored from the spot to make it 2-1.

Come second half, it was the visitors who dominated the opening 15 minutes but lacked finishing composure in front of goals.

Epac almost pulled level but John Soko in goals for the hosts made a stunning save, leaving Epac’s bench in total disbelief.

At the other end, Junior Malidadi missed an opportunity to increase his side’s lead but his shot was deflected for a corner and after 90 minutes of play, it ended 2-1 in favor of Eagles.

And at Silver Stadium, Silver Strikers’ awful start to the season continued when they lost to Azam Tigers 1-nil courtesy of Bright Munthali’s first half strike to leave the Bankers bottom of the table without a point from two games.

The Bankers were beaten 2-1 by Mighty Wanderers on Sunday last week in their first league game. Tigers had to come from behind last week to survive Max Bullets’ scare. The game ended 2-2.

Super League games continue on Sunday in all the three regions of the country. At Balaka Stadium, Red Lions will play host to Big Bullets whilst Mzuni FC will play Kamuzu Barracks at Mzuzu Stadium.

At Civo Stadium, Civo Service United will host Mafco, with Max Bullets playing host to Dwangwa United at Kamuzu Stadium.

  Blue Eagles Sink Epac, Tigers Maul Silver was originally published on The Malawi Star

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Exit Mpulula-Enter Kulemeka

By: Lackson Kanyoza

  Barely hours after controversial coach Leo Mpulula stepped down as Max Bullets coach, the team has made a quick response by appointing Patricio Kulemeka as their new coach.

Mpulula: Exits

The Former Azam tigers and BT United coach yesterday dumped the Chiradzulu based side over a disagreement with Bullets’ owner Maxwell Kapanda on players’ contracts.

Mpulula said that it improper for players to sign a 3-year contract with K100,000 as a signing fee.

“There were 5 players who the technical panel gave them K100,000 as a sign on fee and should sign a contract of over 3 years. I told the technical panel that’s not justice.

At least, each player should sign a 1-year contract and renew the contract if we survive in the Super League due to the financial woes facing the team. How can a player sign a 3-year contract with just K100 thousand?” Wondered Mpulula who also dumped Epac FC over contractual disputes.

Kulemeka: Entering

It has also been reported that failure by the team’s owner to bring on board some quality players in readiness for the new season angered Mpulula who made it clear that he doesn’t want to see the team getting the chop in the debut season.

But soon after his resignation, Max Bullets chairman Gilton Chakhaza has confirmed that the team has hope in the former Surestream Academy director Patricio Kulemeka.

“Since Mpulula has left now we have acquired the services of Mr Kulemeka to be the head coach,” said Chakhaza.

Kulemeka’s  appointment comes with over just a week before the 2016-2017 Premier Super League (PSL) season kicks off.

Max Bullets secured promotion into the TNM Super League after emerging champions of the Southern Region Football Association League.

Exit Mpulula-Enter Kulemeka was originally published on The Malawi Star

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EPAC Has New COACH

  By Lackson Kanyoza

Epac FC has appointed Audrow Makonyola as their new coach replacing Abas Makawa who dumped the team over contractual disagreement.

Makonyola: ready for challenge

Makonyola who in 2014 was the team’s coach has been at the centre of speculation alongside Gilbert Chirwa and former Escom United coach Alex Masanjala.

In an interview with The Malawi star, Epac FC General Secretary Chiyamiko Lita confirmed the appointment saying Makonyola has signed a one-year contract.

“We had a meeting yesterday and we have endorsed the name of Audrow Makonyola as our new coach. We have given him a one-year contract which will be renewed based on performance,” Lita said.

Lita added that they will not expect much from the new coach but they are optimistic that he will succeed in this coming season. “We cannot disclose the conditions that are in the contract but we expect him to do well. As a team, we will give him all the support to bring the desired results during his period with us,” he said.

On his part, Makonyola said he is happy to return to his old club and says he is ready to face the challenge. ” I have accepted the job and I am excited to reunite with my former club again. I will not promise much but it is a wish for every coach to bring good results to any team. It’s a challenge but I am ready, “said Makonyola.

The appointment has come after former Epac FC coach Abas Makawa dumped the Lilongwe based side and is reported to have taken over a Division 1 team Lake View FC in Ntcheu District.

However, unconfirmed reports are also showing that Makawa is going to fill the vacant coaching post at Dedza Young Soccer following the departure of Milius Pofera Jegwe.

Meanwhile, Epac FC has revealed that they will sign four experienced players before the start of the season.

    EPAC Has New COACH was originally published on The Malawi Star