Ekhaya FC kick off their 2025 FDH Bank Cup journey with a tough away clash against Moyale Barracks FC at Rumphi Stadium this afternoon.
This will be the second meeting of the season between the two sides. The Cowboys ran out 3-0 winners in their earlier league encounter at Kamuzu Stadium, but cup football is a completely different battle.
Form Guide
Both teams head into this tie on the back of victories, each eager to extend their momentum into a winning streak.
In the TNM Super League, Ekhaya FC currently occupy 4th place, showing consistency and competitiveness in their debut top-flight season.
Moyale Barracks, meanwhile, sit in 10th place, six positions behind, but their experience in cup football makes them a very different proposition.
Cup competitions often defy league logic, and Moyale know that better than most. The Soldiers were semifinalists in last year’s FDH Bank Cup, bowing out 3-1 to eventual champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets. With that pedigree, and the advantage of playing at their home in this tie, Moyale will quietly fancy their chances of progressing again.
For The Cowboys, this fixture carries extra weight. It is their first-ever FDH Bank Cup campaign since their promotion, and beyond chasing a result, they’ll want to make a statement, proving that their fearless brand of football in the league can translate into knockout success.
A win away from home against a seasoned opponent would not only secure a place in the next round but also send a clear message that Ekhaya have arrived to compete on all fronts.
Team News
Ekhaya FC face injury setbacks ahead of the tie:
• Emmanuel Saviel – On light training recovery
• Wongani Kaponya – Sidelined with a ankle injury
• Safton Chintokoma- Sidelined with an ankle injury
However The Cowboys will have a boost with one key player Hadji James making a return into the squad after one week layoff.
From the Dugout
Head Coach Enos Chatama:
“Football is never the same, we played them last time out in a league game. We won by three goals to nil at Kamuzu Stadium.
Today we are at a differrent venue, in a differrent competition altogether. Do not expect that it will be easy because we won 3-0 last time. This is a different encounter altogether, the boys must have to be ready, they have to be psychologically motivated and be prepared in all aspect of the game.”
Match Officials
• Referee: Newton Nyirenda
• Assistant Referees: Mavuto Godoya & McMillan Msopenge
Matchday Tickets
Open Stand: MK 3000
Covered Stand: MK 5000
VIP Stand: MK 7000
Matchday Tickets
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Final Word
Both sides will be desperate for a ticket into the next round. For Moyale, it’s about proving their pedigree; for Ekhaya, it’s about making history in their debut cup run.
Stay tuned for team sheets and live updates across all Ekhaya FC platforms.
