Minister Pledges Government’s Support to Develop Grassroots Football

Silver Strikers, the Lilongwe-based soccer giants, and Mighty Wanderers, a club with a rich history from Blantyre, are set to clash again in just two weeks following their meeting in this year’s FDH Bank Cup final. Sparks are expected to fly in Saturday’s explosive encounter.

Mighty Wanderers will be eager to avenge the painful defeat they suffered in the cup final and aim to extend their lead on the TNM Super League table, boosting their chances of finally winning the league title that has long eluded them.

On the other hand, Silver Strikers, currently sitting in third place, will be aiming for victory to narrow the gap on the log table.

So far this season, Wanderers have played 21 games and lead the league with 51 points, while Silver Strikers have played 20 games and occupy third position with 40 points. Mighty Wanderers remain unbeaten in 21 matches this season, and a win on Saturday would increase the gap between the two teams to 14 points.

The Super League of Malawi had initially scheduled the match at Silver Stadium, but Sulom announced during the week that the venue has been changed to Bingu National Stadium.

Alfred Chilinda has been appointed as the referee for this titanic clash. Chilinda, who also officiated the first-round game between Mighty Wanderers and Civil, will be assisted by Clemence Kanduku and Samson Wasili. Jimmy Phiri will serve as the fourth official, and Simon Jovinala has been appointed as the match assessor, according to Sulom.

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Ref Alfred Chilinda will officiate Silver Strikers and Mighty Wanderers Titanic Match

Silver Strikers, a Lilongwe based soccer giants and Mighty Wanderers a club with rich history from Blantyre are expected to meet again in just 2 weeks after meeting in the final of this years FDH Bank cup and sparks will fly in Saturday’s explosive clash Mighty Wanderers will be out to revenge the painful defeat they suffered and consequently increase their lead on the TNM log table to boost their chance of winning the league title which has eluded them for many years. On the other hand, their opponent Silver Strikers who are currently siting in position 3 will seek victory over Wonderers inorder to reduce the gap. Wonderers have played 21 games and are at the summit with 51 points while Silver Strikers have played 20 games, occupy position 3 with 40 points. Mighty Wanderers remain unbeaten in 21 games this soccer season and if they win Saturday’s encounter, they will widen the gap between the two teams to 14 points The Super League of Malawi initially scheduled the match for Silver stadium but during the week Sulom announced change of venue to Bingu National stadium Alfred Chilinda has been appointed as the referee for this titanic match. Chilinda who also officiated the game between Mighty Wanderers and Civil in the first round, will be assisted by Clemence Kanduku and Samson Wasili Fourth official will be Jimmy Phiri and match assessor will be Simon Jovinala, according to Sulom

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