FCB Nyasa Bullets Women have taken the lead in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women's Premiership after two rounds, with a clean sheet and four goals scored. The team, based in Blantyre, secured a 1-0 away win against Lilongwe-based Civil Service (Civo) United Women at Civo Stadium. This victory puts them at the top of the 10-team league, tied on six points with second-placed Silver Strikers Ladies, but with a better goal difference.
The winning goal for Bullets Women was scored by Vanessa Issa in the 74th minute of the match. This win marks a significant milestone for the team, as they have beaten Civo Women for the first time in the elite league. In their previous encounters during the inaugural 2025/26 season, they drew 1-1 and lost 1-0. The team's coach, Maggie Chombo-Sadiki, expressed satisfaction with their straight victories and emphasized their determination to win the league title.
Coach Maggie Chombo-Sadiki outlined the team's strategy, stating that they are taking one game at a time to achieve their goal. The team's performance so far has been impressive, with their latest victory building on a 3-0 thrashing of newly-promoted side Chitoliro Heroines in their first match. Bullets Women are the only side yet to concede a goal in the league.
In another match on Sunday, Mighty Wanderers Queens secured an emphatic 5-1 victory over debutants Fact Ladies at Mpira Stadium. The Queens recovered from a poor start to score five goals, with Faluna Umali scoring a brace. Atuweni Njilima and Tawina Kawaga also notched goals, while Fact Ladies' Evelyn Dallas scored a consolation goal.
The National Women's Football Association chairperson, Adelaide Migogo, expressed happiness with the league's competitiveness so far. The current standings show Bullets Women leading the pack, followed by Silver Strikers Ladies, who beat Chitoliro Heroines 2-1. The league has seen some exciting matches, with teams competing fiercely for the top spot.
At the bottom of the table, Rumphi Sisters anchor the table without a point. Kukoma Ntopwa Women and Chitoliro Heroines also do not have points but are eighth and ninth, respectively, due to a superior goal difference. The league is still in its early stages, and teams will look to improve their standings in the upcoming matches.
The NBM Women's Premiership has seen some thrilling matches in its first two rounds. With Bullets Women leading the way, the competition is expected to intensify as the season progresses. Teams will need to maintain their momentum and strategize to achieve their goals in the league.
Key points
- Bullets Women lead the NBM Women's Premiership with a clean sheet and four goals scored.
- The team secured a 1-0 away win against Civo United Women, marking their first victory against the team in the elite league.
- The league has seen some exciting matches, with teams competing fiercely for the top spot.
