Wa Ganyu

They dominated play, creating 8 scoring opportunities, and registering 7 shots on target but that was not enough.

A four-minute sleep in the dying minute was enough for Mafco FC to break their hearts.

Nomads conceded after coach Bob Mpinganjira made substitutions with an intent to rest some players ahead of the crucial match on Saturday welcoming Silver Strikers at Kamuzu Stadium in the league.

Mpinganjira took out his son Wisdom, Francisco Madinga, and Clement Nyondo for Wallace Adam, Stanley Sanudi and Thierry Sama with 20 minutes to go when Nomads were 2 goals up through Lawrence Chaziya header and Isaac Kaliati shot.

He was not done yet, he took out top scorer Kaliati for Vitumbiko Kumwenda. They hoped to defend their two goal lead. Had he known, Bob could allow the same players to finish the game.

At 86 minutes, Timothy Silwimba fouled a Mafco player, penalty was awarded to the visitors and Auspicious Kadzongolo converted.

At 90 minutes came Bernard Chimaimba who received the high ball inside the penalty box, he controlled it well with Wanderers defenders watching down the left flank, and he sent a powerful thunderbolt into the net to level the matters.

Nomads players could not believe it neither Bob as referee Mayamiko Kanjere blew the final whistle to mark the end of the match.
As that was the case, in Lilongwe Peter Mponda and his Silver Strikers were enjoying a two goal lead and could not sleep to allow visitors Baka City to pull a surprise.

The Central Bankers’ win stretched their tally to 61 points on the summit 7 points clear of second placed Wanderers.

Bankers had to brave the rains and water logged surface to keep their unbeaten run going in the 2024 super league where they have choked 11 wins and 3 draws from the 14 games they have played in their backyard.

Charles Chipala and Stain Davie goals in the first half replicated their victory in the first round to seal a double over Baka City.

In the same capital City defending Champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets gave away a two goal lead just like their rivals in Blantyre.

Bullets were two goals up over Civil Service United at Civo Stadium before the home team staged a comeback to level scores, and the match ended 2-2.