Ekhaya FC are set for a key afternoon test at Civo Stadium, where they face Civil Service United in Matchweek 3 of the FDH Bank Premiership.
There is already a sense of familiarity between the two sides. Last season, both fixtures followed a similar script, each team edging a narrow 1-0 win on home soil, a reminder of how little separates them when they meet.
Current Form
Civil Service United arrive in steady early-season form, collecting four points from their opening two matches. They opened with an entertaining 2-2 draw against FCB Nyasa Big Bullets before securing a composed 1-0 away win over Dedza Dynamos, showing both resilience and control.
Ekhaya FC are still searching for their first victory of the campaign. A narrow 2-1 defeat to Blue Eagles was followed by a 1-1 draw against Red Lions, performances that hinted at progress but also underscored the need for sharper execution in key moments.
Team News
Ekhaya FC continue to manage a number of absences.
Alick Lungu remains sidelined as he recovers from a long-term knee injury, while Moses Banda is still unavailable for selection.
Sholigah Stambuli also misses out after sustaining an ankle sprain just before the squad’s departure to Lilongwe.
On a more positive note, the squad may be boosted by potential debut opportunities, with Gift Chunga, George Mateyu, Gift Magola, and Davie Juwawo all in contention to feature for the first time, adding fresh energy and attacking options.
From the Dugout
The technical bench acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead but maintained a grounded outlook:
“Civil Service United are an experienced side in the Super League. If you compare squads, we go in as underdogs. We have to approach the game with caution and discipline.”
Match Officials
Referee: Alfred Chilinda
Assistant Referees: Thomas Man’gamba, Zagallo Chimbulumata
Fourth Official: Rodrick Kapatamoyo
Match Assessor: Martha Nyekanyeka
Matchday Access
Open Stand: MK 5,000
Covered Stand: MK 7,000
VIP: MK 15,000
How to Follow
Live updates: Official Ekhaya FC Facebook page
Live broadcast: Mpira TV
Stream: FIFA+
The Storyline
A demanding trip to the capital awaits. Ekhaya FC arrive as underdogs against an organised Civil Service United side in form, but with fresh faces, growing belief, and a clear need to turn promise into points, Saturday offers a chance to reset the tone of their season.
