TNM Super League Week 9 Preview: Bullets Face Wanderers in Super Derby as Title Race Heats Up
The 2025 TNM Super League enters Week 9 with fireworks on the horizon as FCB Nyasa Big Bullets prepare for their biggest test yet a high-stakes clash against Mighty Wanderers in the Malawian Super Derby. With all matches scheduled between Saturday, 31 May, and Tuesday, 3 June, fans can expect drama from top to bottom in a league table that’s getting tighter by the week.
📍 Kamuzu Stadium
🗓 Saturday, 31 May – 14:30 CAT
The biggest fixture in Malawian football is here. Log leaders FCB Nyasa Big Bullets put their perfect six-game winning streak on the line against unbeaten rivals Mighty Wanderers, who sit five points behind with a game in hand. Bullets boast a league-best +19 goal difference and have conceded only once all season. But Wanderers are a different beast, driven by pride and the chance to close the gap. Expect packed stands, fierce tackles, and title implications.
MAFCO FC vs Creck SC
📍 Chitowe Stadium
🗓 Saturday, 31 May – 14:30 CAT
MAFCO will look to bounce back after a sluggish run, while Creck SC, who defeated bottom-placed Songwe United last week, are building momentum. This clash could be pivotal for mid-table positioning, with both sides desperate to break into the top half.
Kamuzu Barracks vs Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos
📍 Champion Stadium
🗓 Saturday, 31 May – 14:30 CAT
Inconsistency has plagued both teams, and this fixture offers a chance to recalibrate. Kamuzu Barracks, solid at home, must contain a Dedza Dynamos outfit with attacking intent but a fragile backline. Both sides need points to stay in the top ten conversation.
Songwe United vs Karonga United
📍 Karonga Stadium
🗓 Saturday, 31 May – 14:30 CAT
It’s a Northern Region derby with contrasting form. Songwe United remain winless and rooted to the bottom with just 3 points. Karonga United, meanwhile, have shown flashes of quality and will be favourites. For Songwe, this could be a turning point—or another step toward crisis.
Blue Eagles vs Ekhaya FC
📍 Nankhaka Stadium
🗓 Sunday, 1 June – 14:30 CAT
Fourth-placed Blue Eagles meet a resurgent Ekhaya FC in a match that could shake up the top six. Ekhaya’s recent win over Karonga shows they’re gaining confidence, but Blue Eagles have rediscovered their attacking flair. Expect a tactical battle and goals at both ends.
Silver Strikers vs Civil Service United
📍 Silver Stadium
🗓 Sunday, 1 June – 14:30 CAT
Silver Strikers, 10th but with games in hand, welcome Civil Service United in a mid-table six-pointer. Silver coach Peter Mgangira says the team is “just warming up,” and a win here could launch them up the standings. Civil, though, are unpredictable and capable of a surprise.
Mighty Tigers vs Moyale Barracks
📍 Kamuzu Stadium
🗓 Tuesday, 3 June – 14:30 CAT
Week 9 closes with Moyale Barracks—still unbeaten and the league’s best defence—visiting a struggling Mighty Tigers side. Moyale’s incredible record of conceding just one goal all season makes them heavy favourites, but Tigers have shown fight and need a big performance.
