Nyondo fires Nomads to the top

Mighty Wanderers have moved to the top of the FDH Bank Premiership table after edging Silver Strikers 1-0, thanks to striker Clement Nyondo’s first-half strike.

The Nomads made an aggressive start and could have taken the lead just two minutes into the game when Nyondo found space inside the box to meet Gaddie Chirwa’s well-weighted pass, but his effort

went wide.

In the 16th minute, the Nomads thought they had broken the deadlock when Nyondo found the net, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside, much to the frustration of their supporters.

Silver responded by exploiting spaces in the visitors’ defence.

Lasuli Jalli picked out Andrew Joseph with a good pass, but Dalitso Khungwa rose to the occasion, producing an excellent save to deny Joseph’s header.

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Wanderers, however, continued to press and their persistence paid off in the 32nd minute when Nyondo put them ahead with a moment of individual brilliance.

The forward dribbled past Silver defenders before rounding goalkeeper George Chikooka and calmly slotting the ball into an unguarded net.

It was a moment of redemption for Nyondo, who had earlier seen his effort ruled out for offside as Wanderers took a crucial lead in their pursuit of the title defence.

The victory lifted Wanderers to 32 points, one ahead of second-placed Standard Bank Blue Eagles, who have 31 points.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets are third on 29 points while Silver Strikers slipped to fourth with 29 points.

However, Wanderers’ stay at the summit could be short-lived, with either Blue Eagles or Bullets capable of reclaiming top spot when they play this afternoon.

Blue Eagles need a victory to move to 34 points while Bullets would reach 32 points with a win, leaving Wanderers ahead only if the teams remain level on points as the goal difference tie-breaker favours them.

In other matches, Luanar Mitundu and Red lions played out a one-all draw at Dedza Stadium while Ekhaya FC defeated Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre.

Chitipa United also collected maximum points after a 2-0 victory over Mafco at Chitiipa Stadium.

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