Blue Eagles have been crowned the 2024 FDH Bank Cup champions after a thrilling 3-2 victory over defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in a tense penalty shootout.
The match ended 0-0 after regulation time, pushing the contest to penalties.
Defenders Gomezgani Chirwa and Nixon Nyasulu successfully converted their spot-kicks for the Bullets while Precious Phiri and Babatunde Adepoje were denied by Eagles goalkeeper Joshua Waka. Clyde Senaji’s penalty struck the post, adding to the Bullets’ woes.
For the Eagles, Micium Mhone and Jacob Robert saw their penalties saved by Richard Chimbamba. However, Andrew Juvinala, Ganizani James, and Lanken Mwale calmly slotted home their penalties, securing the victory.
This win marks a historic achievement for Eagles, making them the first lower-league team to win the national cup.
They will receive K35 million in prize money. The Eagles last tasted cup glory in 2019, defeating Kamuzu Barracks 4-2 on penalties in the FISD Challenge Cup.
By Praise Majawa
