Blantyre Derby 2025: Bullets and Wanderers Clash in TNM Super League Showdown
The city of Blantyre will come to a standstill this Saturday at 14:30 CAT as Mighty Wanderers host FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in the first Blantyre Derby of the 2025 TNM Super League season at Kamuzu Stadium. This iconic rivalry promises fireworks as both sides look to make a bold statement before the league pauses for the upcoming COSAFA Senior Championship.
Beyond city bragging rights, this clash could significantly shape the early title race. Fans can catch the action live on Mpira TV, MBC TV, and FIFA+.
Form Guide: Bullets Perfect, Wanderers Chasing
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets are top of the table with a perfect record—6 wins out of 6, 20 goals scored, and just one conceded. Under Peter Mponda, the defending champions are playing with relentless purpose, scoring freely and shutting out opponents with ease.
They’ve seen off the likes of Silver Strikers (1-0), Creck Sporting Club (4-1), Songwe Border United (7-0), and Kamuzu Barracks (4-0), putting themselves in pole position heading into derby day.
Mighty Wanderers, on the other hand, have also enjoyed a strong start. They’ve collected 13 points from five games, with an unbeaten record that includes wins over Blue Eagles (3-1), Mighty Tigers (3-2), and Mafco FC (2-0). However, their most recent outing saw them concede a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Silver Strikers, a result that may fuel their hunger to bounce back against their biggest rivals.
Head-to-Head: The Rivalry in Numbers
Since 2014, these fierce rivals have met 28 times, with FCB Nyasa Big Bullets winning 11, drawing 12, and Wanderers winning 5. Bullets have netted 30 goals, while Wanderers have scored 23 in these encounters.
Their most memorable clash in recent history was the 3-3 draw in 2022, where Wanderers pulled off a dramatic comeback after trailing 3-1. The most recent meeting ended 2-1 in favor of Bullets, with Babatunde Adepoju and Ronald Chitiyo scoring, while Thierry Samar Tajong netted for the Nomads.
Match Officials
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has confirmed the officiating team for Saturday’s showdown:
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Referee: David Chinoko
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Assistant Referee 1: Happiness Mbandambanda
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Assistant Referee 2: Mussa Grant
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Fourth Official: Easter Zimba
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Match Assessor: Moffat Champiti
With tensions always high in derby encounters, all eyes will be on Chinoko and his team to maintain order in one of Malawi’s most emotionally charged fixtures.
Match Info
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🏟️ Venue: Kamuzu Stadium
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🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
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🕒 Kick-off: 14:30 CAT
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📺 Broadcast: Mpira TV | MBC TV | FIFA+
What’s at Stake?
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For Bullets: A win would stretch their lead to 8 points and continue their unbeaten streak heading into the COSAFA break.
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For Wanderers: A derby victory would cut the gap to just 2 points and reaffirm their title credentials with a game in hand.
This is more than just a match—it’s Malawi’s most iconic football spectacle.
