Head Coach Peter Mponda says keeping the tempo up will be crucial ahead of the 2024 FDH Cup round of 32 against Central Region Football League outfit Blue Eagles FC.
Blue Eagles FC was relegated from the TNM Super League last year after finishing in 14th place.
However, Mponda says the most important thing on Sunday will be to be in control of the match and never underrate Blue Eagles FC regardless of their lower league as they still have Super League qualities with them.
“It’s a tricky game playing against Blue Eagles as they are a good side, unfortunately, they are playing in the lower league where they are playing well and winning their matches. They kept all their players, and these are dangerous players that can kill a game at any point in the match. Being a Cup tie also makes it difficult as it does not give you so much space for recovery since if the opponent scores they can hold on to the lead and finish off the game then you are out. This is why I feel we need to tread carefully”, said Mponda.
Last year, the Central Bankers were booted out of the tournament in the round of 16 after losing to Moyale Barracks in post-match penalties after playing to a one-all draw at Mzuzu Stadium.
The Cup kicked off in 2021 and Silver Strikers were the inaugural winners after beating Ekwendeni Hammers 2-0 in the final.
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