Bullets FCB Nyasa Big Bullets has issued a strong statement condemning the acts of violence and hooliganism that followed their recent TNM Super League home fixture against Karonga United FC.
The match, which took place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Kamuzu Stadium, ended in a 3-3 draw.
The result did not go down well with a certain section of “unruly individuals” which threw missiles onto the pitch, damaged the visitor’s vehicle, and threatened players and team officials from the Karonga-based side after the final whistle.
Bullets Slams Hooliganism: ‘This anger undermines progress’
A statement by Bullets ‘management we have seen, states that the act is immoral and “undermines the progress” it has made in creating a safe and welcoming environment and “risks bringing the club, its sponsors, and partners into disrepute.”
The people’s team says it unequivocally denounces such behavior, while clarifying that football must always have a winner, regardless of the result.
“FCB Nyasa Big Bullets is shocked and disappointed by the acts of violence at the Kamuzu Stadium on 2nd June 2024 during the TNM Super League match against Silver Strikers FC. The club welcomes the Super League of Malawi’s decision to investigate the incidents and punish the perpetrators of violence. We will fully support Sulom’s investigation into this incident in any way we can, as we are also on the ground to find the perpetrators of this violent act,” reads the statement in part.
League Investigates… Fairy dust?
Meanwhile, The Super League of Malawi ( SULOM) has launched an investigation not into violence, but into the legitimacy of fairy dust sprinkled on the pitch.
Apparently, a green sparkly substance was found, prompting the Disciplinary Committee to question whether it violated league rules on magical enhancements.
Posting on its official website, the Elite League stearing body said; ‘’ The Super League of Malawi is investigating the violent behavior of the alleged FCB Nyasa Big Bullets supporters that happened after the TNM Super league match between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Karonga United that ended in a 3 all draw at Kamuzu Stadium on 10th August 2025.The matter will thereafter be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for appropriate action.’’
Analyst calls for calm
In an interview yesterday, Sports Analyst Sebastian Liwonde said such Jeopardizes the pacifism of football in the country.
‘’ What happened was unfortunate. People needed to watch a violence free match as it is stipulated in our sports guiding blue prints. But seeing such kind of acts, others end up being afraid. The barely go to sports fields as they fear for their lives, ‘’ Said Liwonde.
Stones Over Cheers: The descent into disorder
As the Bullets team bus made its exit, supporters from the Biafra stands blocked its path with boiling frustration which was slowly turning into a terrifying outburst of anger. The hooligans began pummeling the bus with stones, cracking its windows and denting its facade.
Amidst the ensuing mayhem, a spectator clad in a blue T shirt was brutally assaulted by a group of fans in red—a scene that only came to an end when security personnel intervened.
With the bus trapped and under siege, players and the technical team were forced to abandon the obvious exit route and flee the stadium discreetly through back doors—while a volatile mob waited at the scene.
When passion crosses the line
It was a spectacle befitting Kamuzu Stadium’s grand stage, a dazzling feast of goals, drama, and pure football artistry.
From the first whistle, the field was alight with fire and it Allen Chihana who rolled the ball backward to signal kick off, and within five minutes, Karonga threatened with a dangerous free kick by Alfred Chizinga, only to be thwarted by Innocent Nyasulu’s razor sharp reflexes who tipped the effort away for a corner.
Bullets answered emphatically in the 6th minute with Peter Banda sending in a floating free kick that found Blessings Mpokera unmarked, and he made no mistake but to nod it home.
But 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 remainder of the first half was a showcase of intent from both sides as chances traded, tackles flying in, and the atmosphere electric.
Karonga were forced into early changes after intense. The team slotted in Zikani Mponda Munthali who replaced the injured Sinto Chipole, and moments later, Lovemore Ngolombe came in for Dante Nedson.
The second half began with Bullets introducing Babatunde Adepoju and Yankho Singo for Ephraim Kondowe and Dominic Musonda. The hosts immediately pressed for a third, with Chikumbutso Salima spurning an early chance.
Karonga reshuffledq again substituting Munthali for Nuswe Mwalilino but Bullets’ pressure remained unrelenting. Banda’s set-pieces and Paul Master’s midfield dominance kept the visitors pinned back, while Wongani Lungu squandered a glorious opportunity. In the 64th minute, Maxwell Gasten Phodo came on for Banda, injecting fresh energy.
The turning point arrived in the 71st minute when Salima’s pinpoint corner sowed chaos in the box, earning Bullets a penalty. Babatunde coolly dispatched the spot-kick to stretch the lead to 3–1.
In the 77th minute, Allen Chihana pulled one back, while Ngolombe subsequently received a yellow card for dissent. Bullets responded with another change, bringing on Henry Chiwaya for Lungu 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.
The closing stages were a blur of attacking waves, but neither side could find the decisive touch. When the dust settled, both teams had to settle for a point in a match that truly lived up to its billing.
Bullets’ Chikumbutso Salima was named Man of the Match for his tireless runs, creativity, and role in earning the crucial penalty.
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.
The closing stages were a blur of attacking waves, but neither side could find the decisive touch. When the dust settled, both teams had to settle for a point in a match that truly lived up to its billing.
Chikumbutso Salima was named Man of the Match for his tireless runs, creativity, and role in earning the crucial penalty.
Bullets finish second in the elite Leauge’s first round
The draw sees them blowing the chance of topping the table with a point following Mighty Wanderers’ draw against Civil Service United in the Capital City.
The benchmark for Bullets’ first-round performance remains the 2022 season. Under then-coach Kalisto Pasuwa, the team was an unstoppable force, amassing an incredible 41 points out of a possible 45. They went unbeaten with 13 wins and just two draws, comfortably finishing the first round atop the table and laying the groundwork to clinch the championship with games to spare.
The 2023 season, despite culminating in a historic quadruple-winning campaign, saw a noticeable dip in their first-round form. They finished with 30 points, a significant 11-point drop from the previous year. This marked a more vulnerable side, dropping points through six draws and a single loss, a stark contrast to their near-invincible run a year earlier.
