Ekhaya FC return to Kamuzu Stadium this Sunday afternoon as they host Moyale Barracks FC in a crucial TNM Super League fixture, with both teams eager to bounce back to winning ways.
Form Guide
The two sides come into this fixture in need of a turnaround. Ekhaya FC, affectionately known as The Cowboys, are without a win in their last three outings, a run that has seen them slide to 5th place on the league table with 20 points from 12 matches.
Visitors Moyale Barracks are also enduring a difficult spell. Their last league victory dates back to May 24, when they narrowly beat Mafco FC 1-0. Since then, they’ve gone six games without a win, although they showed resilience last weekend by holding reigning champions Silver Strikers to a 1-1 draw. The military side currently sit 12th on the log with 14 points from 11 games.
Team News
Ekhaya FC face significant selection challenges ahead of the clash.
Suspended:
Elias Missi
Andrew Lameck
(Both miss out due to accumulation of yellow cards)
Injured:
Emmanuel Saviel (continues his recovery)
Wongani Kaponya (sidelined with a knee injury sustained last weekend)
Illness:
Stanley Biliat (ruled out due to illness)
Return:
Captain Innocent Msowoya is back in the squad after missing the last match through injury and is expected to provide much-needed leadership and stability.
Coach Enos Chatama ahead of the tie
“We have to tackle them [Moyale FC] with caution but at the end of the day we must fight for points. The group understands the importance of this match, especially at home.”
Match Officials
Referee: Cedric Mwachumu (officiating Ekhaya FC for the third time this season)
Assistant Referees: Mussa Grant & Leslie Kachilunda
Fourth Official: Idrissah Kapinga
Mwachumu previously took charge of Ekhaya’s home victories against Mighty Tigers and Karonga United.
Final Word
With both teams desperate for maximum points, Sunday’s encounter promises intensity and urgency. Ekhaya will look to leverage home advantage and get back on track, while Moyale will aim to snap their winless run and climb out of the bottom half.
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