FCB Nyasa Big Bullets fans have called their head coach, Peter Mponda out after the team’s recent 3-all draw against Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Bullets started the game on a high note scoring early in the game with Blessings Mpokera latching on Peter Banda’s free kick but Karonga, undeterred, found their equalizer in the 12th minute through Benjamin Mapunda. His strike from outside the box took a wicked deflection, sneaking into the bottom right corner, leaving Nyasulu a mere spectator.
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The hosts quickly restored their lead in the 17th minute through a moment of individual brilliance from Mike Mkwate, whose solo effort split the Karonga defense before slotting past MacLean Mwale.
The turning point came in the 71st minute when Salima’s corner sparked confusion in the box, leading to a penalty. Babatunde stepped up and calmly converted to extend Bullets’ advantage to 3-1.
Karonga refused to fold. They pulled one back in the 77th minute through Allen Chihana, before Ngolombe saw yellow for dissent. Bullets then swapped Lungu for Henry Chiwaya, but the drama was far from over.
In the 85th minute, Alfred Chizinga struck at the near post connecting from a corner to level the tie, punishing Bullets for a momentary lapse at the back. Yamikani Mologeni replaced Frank Willard as Bullets searched for a late winner, but the visitors held on.
After the game, drama, however, was far from over. As the Bullets team bus prepared to leave, supporters from the Biafra stands blocked its path, their dissatisfaction boiling over into a frightening display of anger. The fans, furious about the team blowing a two-goal lead, began to stone the bus, leaving cracks and holes in its windows.
“Peter Mponda azipita, how can a team concede from 3-1 to 3-3? Bullets ndi team yayikulu iwe” said one supporter.
“Iwe team imamenya kale bwino, chomutulutsira ndi chani Frank Willard ndi chani? Peter Banda chomutulutsira ndi chani? Mponda azipita,” said another coach.
Meanwhile, Bullets have called these supporters as unruly individuals” who threw missiles onto the pitch, damaged the team bus, and threatened players and team officials from the Karonga-based side after the final whistle. The club stated that such behavior “undermines the progress” it has made in creating a safe and welcoming environment and “risks bringing the club, its sponsors, and partners into disrepute.”
“These acts undermine the progress we have made in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all supporters and risk bringing the club, its sponsors, and partners into disrepute.
“We remind our fans that FCB Nyasa Big Bullets has open communication channels where grievances can be raised constructively. The club will not stand by and allow a few individuals to tarnish its name.
Peter Mponda joined Bullets from Silver Strikers and has managed to record 11 wins in the first round, three defeats and one draw. He also guided the team to Airtel Top Cup Championship.
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