Mayamiko beats Chitipa to win Nyasa capital cup

By Suzana Nkhoma: ……….

Mzuzu based Mayamiko Stars on Saturday beat the newly promoted Chitipa United to win the inaugural northern region Nyasa capital cup.

Despite heave rains that nearly disturbed the final, it was nothing compared to the show of class the two teams showcased duringthe game at Mzuzu stadium.

Mayamiko were crowned champions of the cup after beating SIMSO Innobuild Champions Chitipa united 4-3 in post match penalties after goalless finishing goaless in regulation time.

Despite the fact that the two teams had their fair share of chances during the game, Chitipa United were denied a goal in the first half after assistant referee raised his flag for offside.

Speaking after the hard fought victory Mayamiko stars Head coach Liston Sabuli said he is happy for the win.

“I am happy to win the cup and this shows that we are still a capable team despite not making it into the TNM super league squad for 2023,” said
Sabuli.

It was nothing but sad faces for the Chitipa United boys as their head coach Gift Nathaniel Mkamanga accepted the defeat and wished well for their opponents for winning the cup.

Speaking from the sponsors side Nyasa capital finance director Ronald Chiwaula said he is delighted that this tournament went well.

“We as Nyasa Capital we are much delighted and despite 2023 being the last year of this sponsorship towards this tournament, Nyasa capital finance management might as well decide to continue with the sponsorship or not,” he said.

Chairman for Northern Region Football Association NRFA Lameck Zetu Khonje expressed satisfaction on how the tournament has gone.

“As a committee we are much delighted on how the tournament has gone, right from the beginning where the tournament also involved division one teams who have managed to produce a top goal scorers this has shown that football in the northern region continues to change steps for the better,” said Khonje.

The champions Mayamiko stars received a prize of K1.5 Million kwacha, whilst Chitipa United have received K600 thousand Kwacha.

In third place position Kadona stars beat Embangweni FC 2-1, and received K300 thousand cash money.