Today’s Super League match is more than just a game; it’s a desperate fight for survival at the bottom of the table. Songwe Border FC, rooted at the very bottom, hosts a struggling Mighty Tigers side in a fixture that could define the first half of their seasons. With both teams having endured a torrid time, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Songwe Border FC’s season has been nothing short of a nightmare. They’ve only managed to secure a single point from their 14 matches, a testament to their struggles. Their form is abysmal, with five consecutive losses in the league.
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Christopher Nyambose’s side were beaten by Silver Strikers, Creck Sporting, Karonga United, Dedza Dynamos, Chitipa United, Mighty Wanderers, Kamuzu Barracks, Civil Services United and they are recently coming from a 3-1 defeat to Mafco FC since claiming a point against Mzuzu City Hammers.
Songwe FC record in super league this season
| Home | Away | Total | ||
| Played | 7 | 7 | 14 | |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Losses | 7 | 6 | 13 | |
| Goals | 4 | 1 | 5 | |
| Goals conceded | 16 | 26 | 42 |
The team’s offense has been particularly weak, scoring just five goals all season, while their defense has leaked an alarming 42 goals. At home, they’ve been unable to secure a single win, with four goals scored and 16 conceded.
It’s a record that leaves little hope, but their coach, Christopher Nyambose, remains defiant, expressing a desire to end the first round with a morale-boosting victory.
On the other side, Mighty Tigers arrive with their own set of challenges, but with a slightly more optimistic outlook. They sit in 13th place with 15 points from 14 games. While their form isn’t stellar, it’s better than their opponents’, with one win and two draws in their last five matches.
Tigers were beaten 3-1 by Mafco away from home before claiming a narrow win over Mzuzu City Hammers. They played a barren stalemate against Kamuzu Barracks before losing to Civil Services United and drawing against Silver Strikers in their recent match.
The Tigers have scored 10 goals this season, with seven coming at home and three away. Their defense, while not impenetrable, has conceded 15 goals in total (eight at home, seven away), a much better record than Songwe’s.
Mighty Tigers record in Suoer League this season
| Home | Away | Total | |
| Games played | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Wins | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Losses | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Goals conceded | 7 | 8 | 15 |
Mighty Tigers’ technical director, Robin Alufandika, acknowledges the difficulty of the match, knowing that Songwe will be fighting tooth and nail for a win.
This match is a classic clash of desperation. For Songwe Border, it’s a chance to finally register their first win and gain a glimmer of hope for the second half of the season. For Mighty Tigers, a victory would give them a much-needed buffer from the relegation zone and some breathing room. Both teams will be leaving everything on the field, making this a captivating encounter for any fan of Super League football.
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