Ekhaya FC hosts Mafco FC this afternoon in what will be their final First Round fixture of their maiden TNM Super League campaign.
The Cowboys go into the clash looking to bounce back after managing just one win in their last five matches, including a 3-1 away defeat to Silver Strikers last time out.
Mafco, meanwhile, are showing signs of pulling clear of the relegation battle.
Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bullets, they have collected three wins and a draw from their last five outings, moving from the drop zone to 10th place with 17 points from 14 games.
Form & Standings
Ekhaya FC currently sit 5th in the TNM Super League table with 23 points from 14 matches in what has been an impressive debut campaign.
The Cowboys have proven to be a tough side to break down at home, with their only home defeats coming against the league’s current top two sides, a sign of their competitiveness at the highest level.
Despite a slight dip in recent weeks, with just one win in their last five outings, Ekhaya remain firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish and will be aiming to end the first round on a high in front of their home crowd.
Mafco FC come into the match placed 10th with 17 points from the same number of games. The Salima-based side have been battling to move away from the relegation scrap and recent results show signs of progress, three wins and a draw in their last five matches have given them a welcome boost.
However, their away form remains a challenge, with only one victory on the road this season, which came at Songwe Border.
With both sides having clear objectives, Ekhaya chasing the top five and Mafco looking to keep climbing the table, today’s encounter promises to be a high-stakes battle.
Team News
• Out: Emmanuel Saviel, Wongani Kaponya (light training, still unavailable).
• Captain: Andrew Lameck.
• Back from injury: Amos Sande (shoulder).
• No suspensions.
From the Dugout
Coach Enos Chatama:
“They will be a tough opponent. They’d like to move out of the relegation zone. A lot of teams at the bottom fight hard, tooth and nail. As a team, we also want to fight to finish in the top four, we want to go back to where we belong.”
Match Officials
• Center Referee: Peter Phiri
• Assistant Referees: Sibusiso Sibande & Mc Hastings Kanjati
• Fourth Official: Lanken Zembereko
• Match Assessor: Chalvin Ngolanga
Matchday Details
Venue: Kamuzu Stadium
Kick-off: 2:30 PM
Live Coverage: Live on FIFA+
Ticket Prices
• Open Stand: MK3,000
• Covered Stand: MK7,000
• MBC Stand: MK5,000
• VIP: MK10,000
