Bangwe All Stars Advance Past Mafco in Cup Thriller
In other Cup action Wednesday, Moyale Barracks beat Mighty Waka Waka Tigers 3-2 while Silver Strikers routed Ekwendeni United 7-1.
BLANTYRE, Malawi— Bangwe All Stars knocked out Mafco FC in the 2023 Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup following a tightly contested 1-0 victory on Wednesday at Mpira Stadium, Happy Valirani.
Talandila Chigula scored the lone goal for Bangwe All Stars in the 44th minute off a corner kick by Robert Saizi to reach the quarterfinals.
Both teams created scoring chances but Chigula’s goal stood as the difference.
“It wasn't an easy game but I need to thank the boys for the fighting spirit,” said Bangwe All Stars assistant coach Joseph Kamwendo.
“This victory will boost the team's morale as we prepare for our last league game.”
Mafco FC coach Prichard Mwansa said his team played well but made the mistake of allowing the one goal.
“We have played well starting from the first half as well as the second half, we came knocking and knocking on Bangwe All Stars' goal but our opponents were resilient at their back,” Mwansa said.
“We have lost the game, we have to accept the result.”
In other Cup action Wednesday, Moyale Barracks beat Mighty Waka Waka Tigers 3-2 while Silver Strikers routed Ekwendeni United 7-1.