FCB Nyasa Big Bullets kicked off their pre-season preparations with a goalless draw against Red Lions at Zomba Stadium on Sunday, April 5. According to the club's official website, head coach Gilbert Chirwa used the friendly match to assess player fitness and evaluate tactical approaches ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The match serves as the first in a series of planned friendlies as the team prepares to face rivals Mighty Wanderers in the season-opening Charity Shield on April 18.
In related club news, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets announced on April 5 that left-back Aaron Chilipa completed a permanent transfer to the team following a successful one-year loan spell. The 26-year-old defender, who previously played for Creck Sporting Club, signed a three-year contract that will keep him with the Blantyre-based side until 2029, as reported by the club.
Update: On the international stage, the Malawi Women's national cricket team secured a nine-wicket victory over Lesotho at the BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament in Gaborone, Botswana, on April 6. According to The SportsTak, Malawi chased down a target of 47 runs in just five overs, losing a single wicket in the process. Captain Euless Chilarile led the successful run chase with an unbeaten 20 runs off 14 balls.