FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Head Coach Peter Mponda has lamented the People’s Team’s lack of high quality and depth in defence after his expenses suffered a 1-2 loss to Kamuzu Barracks in a pleasant match at Champion Stadium in Mponela, Dowa District, on Sunday.
Interestingly, Bullets, beneath the steerage of Mponda, bolstered their defence with Chikumbutso Henderson from Mzuzu City Hammers, Andrew Jovinala from Blue Eagles and Blessings Joseph from Chitipa United.
This was after Bullets misplaced defenders Gomezgani Chirwa, Nickson Nyasulu and Collin Mujuru at the tip of the 2024 season.
In a publish match interview, Mponda promised to repair the defence earlier than the beginning of the season on April 5.
“This is our first friendly match with a Super League side and the loss has exposed our weaknesses and we will fix this before the season starts,” Mponda mentioned.
Mponda began Kenyan Clyde Senaji and midfielder Yankho Singo at central defence earlier than withdrawing the previous.
Newly signed Zambian left-back Dominic Musonda additionally featured in defence as he prepares to interchange Alick Lungu, who seems to be destined to depart the membership as a free agent.
Mponda took some positives from the match, promising to enhance the aspect in readiness for the brand new season.
“This is just the start and we will build on this as we prepare for the new season. I was particularly impressed with how Yankho Singo performed in central defence. He delivered a solid display for us. Dominic Musonda also showed promise and, with more time, he will only get better.
“Overall, the match highlighted the areas where we need to improve, which will push us to sharpen up before the season begins,” Mponda mentioned.
He additionally lauded the signing of Jovinala, Henderson and Joseph in the course of the unveiling of the trio.
Meanwhile, soccer analyst John Mkisi has mentioned he expects Bullets to undergo this season, particularly in the primary spherical, as a result of they’ll play with a totally new defence.
“It will not be easy for them to keep clean sheets with a set of new defenders who have not played together,” Mkisi mentioned.
Bullets subsequent take a look at matches shall be within the Sapitwa 4 Bonanza, which is able to entice Mighty Wakawaka Tigers, Creck Sporting Club and Ekhaya.
The bonanza will happen at Mulanje Park Stadium from Saturday to Sunday.