Chitipa United Clinches Victory Over Red Lions, Secures Second Place in TNM Super League
The TNM Super League continues to provide thrilling matches, with teams vying for top positions in the league standings as the season progresses.
Karonga, Malawi -Chitipa United secured a vital 1-0 victory against Red Lions, catapulting them to the second position on the TNM Super League standings in a thrilling encounter held at Karonga Stadium on Saturday, writes Victor Musongole.
The lone goal of the match came in the 88th minute when Ramadan Ntafu converted a penalty after Ghedo Lorenzo was fouled in the penalty box.
The late penalty strike proved to be the decider, propelling Chitipa United to an impressive victory.
Remarkably, Chitipa United has maintained an unbeaten record at home, winning all their home games except for one.
Their consistency has solidified their position as one of this year's Super League surprise packages.
Chitipa United's head coach, McDonald Mtetemera, expressed his satisfaction with the win, despite acknowledging that his team didn't display their typical passing game.
In a post-match interview, he said, "I'm very happy with the win, although we did not play our usual passing game. Getting maximum points is good news for us, especially considering our loss last week. As we approach the end of the league, we anticipate more challenges like this."
On the other hand, the technical panel of Red Lions declined to provide post-match interviews, referring reporters to the match referee, seemingly in protest against the penalty awarded to the home team.
Following this crucial victory, Chitipa United has accumulated 42 points and moved into the second position on the league table, displacing Nyasa Big Bullets.
Rajab Nyirenda of Chitipa United was named the Player of the Match for his contributions to the team's success.
In another match held on the same day, Civil Service United suffered a 1-0 defeat to their city rivals, Silver Strikers, at Civo Stadium, further intensifying the competition in the TNM Super League.
The TNM Super League continues to provide thrilling matches, with teams vying for top positions in the league standings as the season progresses.