Kaning’ina Stadium, Sunday Afternoon — Moyale Barracks produced a spirited comeback to defeat their fellow Malawi Defence Force side, Kamuzu Barracks, 2–1 in an entertaining TNM Super League encounter.
The victory was inspired by a brilliant performance from Nadrick Nyirenda, who netted a brace scoring once in each half to hand the Kaning’ina soldiers a much-needed win at home.
How the Match Unfolded
It was the visitors, Kamuzu Barracks, who struck first through Francis Mchema early in the game. The goal came after Zeliat Nkhoma whipped in a dangerous cross from the left flank that initially beat Jere. In the resulting scramble, defenders Lusekero Malema and Ntopijo Njewa failed to clear their lines, allowing Mchema to slot the ball home and put the visitors ahead.
Moyale responded with determination and began to dominate possession as the first half progressed. Their efforts were finally rewarded in the 41st minute, when Clever Kalambo delivered a perfectly weighted pass to Nadrick Nyirenda, who calmly finished to level the score at 1–1.
Kalambo’s creativity and work rate earned him the Player of the Match award for his outstanding contribution in midfield.
The teams went into the break with the scoreline level, setting up a thrilling second half.
Second Half Fightback
At the start of the second half, Moyale made tactical changes to inject fresh energy into the game, introducing Amos Chipeta and Clifford Chimlambe for Lesman Singini and the injured Jimmy Viyuyi.
The substitutions paid off almost immediately.
In the 53rd minute, Nyirenda completed his brace with a composed finish that put Moyale Barracks in front for the first time in the match.
Despite late pressure from Kamuzu Barracks, the hosts held firm to secure all three points, sealing an important 2–1 victory.
Coach Prichard Mwansa’s Reaction
After the match
Moyale Barracks head coach Prichard Mwansa praised his players for their resilience and fighting spirit:
“Let me thank my boys for their hard-working spirit. It wasn’t easy to win the game from behind, but they showed great determination. We will keep on fighting until the last day of the league. Moyale is still alive, and today’s win means a lot to us we’ve moved up for the better,” said Mwansa.
What the Win Means for Moyale
The crucial victory lifts Moyale Barracks from 14th to 11th position on the TNM Super League table with 23 points from 20 games played so far.
With renewed confidence and momentum, the Kaning’ina soldiers will now look to build on this performance as they continue their push to climb further up the standings.