Extreme FC Wins Super 4 Bonanza in Northern Region

Central region promoted side Extreme Football Club on Sunday saw off Karonga United 3-2 on penalties to win this year’s Super 4 Bonanza played in Rumphi at Rumphi Stadium.

Mchinji based side played a goalless draw in a final played with sizeable spectators with their keeper Blessings Juma saving two penalties to help his side win the bonanza having participated as visitors following last minute pull off from last time champions Moyale Barracks.

Speaking after the game Assistant coach for Extreme Shardreck Masina described the win as a morale booster for his side, he further says his side is more than ready for Super League.

“We are delighted to win this Bonanza against experienced teams from the north, as for preparations I can say we are ready to go now.” Masina said.

On his part Karonga United’s mentor Kondwa Ikwanga described the loss as painful after his team failed to register a goal in regulation time.

“A painful loss to my side we played well but we failed to utilize our chances, in penalties it’s everyone’s game our first kick from Sheriff Shamama was saved it was difficult, we lost”,

“Going forward we have to beef up two or three players but we are ready as a team our supporters should not be worried we will do better in the league”. Visibly disappointed Ikwanga said.

Ramsy Simwaka who was the organizing Chairperson says they are satisfied with how well the bonanza went.

“We are happy the bonanza has ended well this was planned to give our teams to test and see their wickness and I believe both teams have seen where they need to work on, sponsors have promised us that come next season they will be with us so next season we will have this bonanza again”. Simwaka Said.

In a third place game Ekwendeni hammered Super League returnees Chitipa United 4-1.

The bonanza started on Saturday where Extreme beat Ekwendeni Hammers on penalties 3-2 after regulation time ended one all, Karonga United beat Chitipa United 6-5 on penalties after regulation time ended goalless.

Champions Extreme FC got MK 500 000 second placed Karonga United went away with MK 400 000 while third placed Ekwendeni Hammers getting MK 200 000 and Chitipa United getting MK 100 000, the teams got other advanced financial support to make it to the bonanza.

Sulom vice president Gilbert Mitawa and Rumphi District Commissioner Emmanuel Bulukutu were among the guests who watched the final.