Lions maul Bankers out of Carlsberg Cup Malawi: Makumba 2-goal hero

Two goals from ‘supersub’ Thomas Makumba were enough for Red Lions to boot out Silver Strikers in the K20 million Carlsberg Cup match played at Zomba Community Centre ground on Sunday. Makumba, who came in as a substitute for Loti Chawinga notched in the two goals in a space of three minutes with the first […]

Ex-Silver and Malawi keeper Ganizani Masiye dies

Ganizani ‘Cool Cat’ Masiye, the former Silver Strikers and Malawi goalkeeper, has died on Friday’s morning, 26th October, 2012 at Partners on Hope Private Hospital in Area 36, Lilongwe. The death has been confirmed by his brother Kambani Masiye. Kambani told Nyasa Times that his brother, who was also working with the Reserve Bank of […]

Wanderers beat Silver to win Malawi Standard Bank Cup-Full report

Silver Strikers  had the advantage of a ‘home’ tie for the K20 million Standard  Bank Cup final but Mighty Wanderers overcame them to win the cup in a thriller on Saturday,  October 06, 2012. Nyerere zaphwanya banki, nyerere zaphwanya banki was the tune from Mighty Wanderers fans as the Nomads defeated cup favourites Silver Strikers […]

Who draws K7m Standard Bank? Malawi giants Wanderers, Silver clash in cup final

The exciting journey in the K20 Million Standard Bank Cup comes to an end tomorrow, October 6, 2012 when central giants Silver Strikers and Blantyre based heavyweights Mighty Wanderers come face to face in the decisive encounter at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe. There has been a lot of talk ahead of the final clash with […]

Silver sink Civo to set up Nomads clash: Malawi Standard Bank Cup finals

Silver Strikers on Sunday hammered Civo United 4-1 in the K20 Million Standard Bank Cup semi-final clash at Silver Stadium and set up a final showdown with Mighty Wanderers. Wanderers defeated Big Bullets on Saturday 4-3 on post-match penalty shoot-out. The finals will be held on October 6, 2012 in Lilongwe. Strikers opened the score […]

Nomads, BB ready for bloody encounter: Fans unhappy with adjusted gate fees

As the count-down to the Standard Bank Cup crucial semi final ties begins, the four rival camps say they are all set for the big show, which starts tomorrow with Blantyre based giants Mighty Wanderers and Big Bullets battling for the first final slot at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe. In normal circumstances, the clash involving […]

Nomads, Silver and Civo qualify for Standard Cup semi-finals

Mighty Wanderers, Silver Strikers and Civo United progressed through into the semi-finals of the prestigious Standard Bank Cup on Saturday, as Big Bullets and Epac will fight for their slot on Sunday. The Nomads, who drew 1-1 with the electricians in the first-leg in Nchalo, displayed a stunning performance beating their opponents 2-1 at Balaka […]

Silver break jinx: As Malawi Super League first round winds up

Long at last! Despite winning the TNM Super League championship more than any other team in the league within the last five years, Silver Strikers FC have not managed to win the first round during that period. The bankers have won the Super League championship three times within the last five years but in almost […]

Sacked Silver coach drags club to court: Claims damages for unlawful dismissal

Fired Silver Strikers coach Thom Nkorongo has engaged lawyers to challenge his dismissal at the Reserve Bank sponsored outfit, which last week terminated services for the youthful coach, accusing him of failing to perform to expected standards. Nkorongo was fired just 24 hours after Nyasa Times leaked information that Silver executive had decided to fire […]

Silver maintain lead at the top of Malawi Super League

Silver Strikers are still basking comfortably on the summit table in Malawi’s TNM Super League despite wrapping up their first round games while Escom United have moved from relegation zone after a win on Saturday. The Bankers, who are the defending champions, have amassed 31 points having scoring 35 goals while the Zomba based Red […]

Nkorongo’s Silver coaching job hanging by thread, Ndawa to take over

Silver Strikers football club executive committee has decided to relieve head coach Thom Nkorongo of his services and replace him with fired Mighty Wanderers coach Franco Ndawa, Nyasa Times can reveal. According to a highly placed source from the club’s executive board, the decision to fire Nkorongo was arrived at last week following the team’s […]

Silver strikers in six-point Super League lead

After thrashing Moyale Barracks 5-2 on Saturday, Silver Strikers maintained their rhythm in the K65 million TNM Super League when they crushed Bvumbwe Research 2-0 on Sunday at Silver Stadium. The victory sealed the team’s super weekend of overcoming a glut of misfortunes that, among others, saw them losing to Red Lions (0-1) and their […]