FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Triumph in Castel Challenge Cup
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Triumph in Castel Challenge Cup
Maxwell Phodo was named the Player of the Tournament in the 2025/26 Castel Challenge Cup, finishing as the competition’s top scorer with seven goals. His remarkable performance helped FCB Nyasa Big Bullets reclaim the title, which they first won in 2023, after being eliminated in the semifinals by Mzuzu City Hammers in 2024.
Phodo scored seven goals in five matches during the tournament, accounting for more than half of the 12 goals scored by the Bullets. This impressive feat underscores his pivotal role in the team’s success and highlights his growing reputation in Malawian football.
In a statement reflecting on the team’s performance, Phodo expressed pride in contributing to the club’s victory, emphasizing the collective effort that led to their triumph. “It’s a great feeling to help my team win the cup again,” he said.
Meanwhile, the football landscape in Europe saw FC Basel struggling to meet expectations this season, a stark contrast to their previous year’s double success. Coach Pascal Zuberbühler commented on the challenges faced by the team, stating, “I’m taking Shaqiri completely out of the firing line,” indicating a need to protect the player from undue criticism amid the team’s struggles.
Justice Carol Gobin recently ruled in favor of Stephen Pennie, who was unlawfully dismissed from his position at First Citizens Bank in 2018. The court awarded him nine months’ salary plus interest, emphasizing that the bank breached his contract by failing to follow proper procedures before termination.
Gobin noted, “The use of the absence of an explanation in the circumstances as a basis for summary dismissal was egregious,” highlighting the importance of fair employment practices.
As observers look forward to the next season, the performance of both FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and FC Basel will be closely monitored, with expectations for improvement and continued success in their respective competitions.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the future strategies of FC Basel as they seek to rebound from their current challenges.
