* To buy online through Kwenda, www.kwenda.co, fans need to dial *495# or through the link; https://kwenda.co/su/fdh-cup-finals-mighty-wanderers-vs-silver-strikers
* Another online option is via WhatsApp; https://kwenda.co/su/fdhcup-finals-silverstrikers-mightywanderers
By Duncan Mlanjira
Tickets for the top billing FDH Bank Cup final between Mighty Wanderers and Silver Strikers — set for Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday — are on the market both for hard copies at selected outlets and through online platform of Kwenda.
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To buy online through Kwenda, www.kwenda.co, fans need to dial *495# or through the link; https://kwenda.co/su/fdh-cup-finals-mighty-wanderers-vs-silver-strikers.
Another online option is via WhatsApp; https://kwenda.co/su/fdhcup-finals-silverstrikers-mightywanderers.
The selling points for hard copies are Area 25 Chipiku, Acres Gateway Mall, Bingu National Stadium and filling stations of Kanengo PUMA, Area 18, City Centre, Kafoteka, Kawale Engen, Area 23 PUMA and Walkers Total Pa Tank.
Standard tickets are K5,000 online, K6,000 advance and K8,000 on matchday; VIP at K15,000 online, K20,000 advance and K25,000 on matchday while Corporate Box is at K300,000 for 10 people.
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This will be than a game — it’s Pachema! as fireworks are expected after these last battled fierce semifinal derbies in which Silver Strikers beat their Capital city rivals Civil Service United 1-0, with the same score line seeing Mighty Wanderers beating FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday.
The Blantyre cup derby triumph came a week after Wanderers beat their arch 3-0 in the TNM Super League derby, whose first round was also won by the Nomads.
In the thrilling Blantyre derby at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday, substitute Promise Kamwendo was the hero of the day, heading home an Isaac Kaliati cross in the 89th minute to hand Wanderers a memorable victory and secure their first-ever appearance in the FDH Bank Cup final since the competition’s inception in 2021.
Head coach Bob Mpinganjira hailed his side’s resilience, describing the win as a reward for discipline and tactical execution: “It was a tough game, but the boys played according to plan,” he is quoted as saying by FAM Media.
“We are happy to reach the final, and our focus now is on Silver Strikers. They are a strong team, so we must prepare well to get our hands on the FDH Bank Cup trophy for the first time.”
Mpinganjira added that he will continue rotating his squad to manage fatigue and maintain sharpness ahead of the final and the remaining league fixtures, while his counterpart, Peter Mponda admitted the defeat was painful but praised his players for their effort.
“It’s painful to take considering how we played. We controlled large parts of the game but failed to capitalise. Wanderers punished us from a lapse in marking,” he said.
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To reach the semis, Mighty Wanderers beat fellow TNM Super League side, Creck Sporting Club in the quarterfinals while FCB Nyasa Big Bullets saw off lower league side, The Boyz 3-0.
Civil Service United ousted NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) side, Mchinji Villa to book a place in the semifinals against Silver Strikers, who ousted defending champion Blue Eagles.
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