Blue Eagles Draw 1-1 At Silver Stadium In Hard-Fought League Clash

Blue Eagles Football Club travelled to Silver Stadium on 27 December 2025 for their league away fixture against Silver Strikers, kicking off at 2:30pm. The match ended in a 1-1 stalemate after 90 minutes of intense football, with both sides sharing the spoils in front of 400 spectators.

Blue Eagles lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, deploying Precious Masamba in goal. The defensive line consisted of Trouble Banda at right back, Bennet Konyo and Ganizani James as central defenders, and Ajussa Kalowa on the left. Gilbert Chirwa operated as the lone defensive midfielder, shielding the back four. Ahead of him, John Banda took up the right attacking midfield role, while Webster Nzunda occupied the left attacking midfield position. The front three featured Pius Saka on the right wing, Tonic Viyuyi as the central striker, and Laurent Banda on the left. The substitutes named were Chikumbutso Bello, Micium Mhone, Lanken Mwale, and Chikondi Mvula.

The game began with Silver Strikers asserting early pressure, and it was the home side who broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. A well-worked move culminated in a tap-in from close range using the right foot, leaving Masamba with little chance. Blue Eagles responded positively and found their equaliser seven minutes later. Tonic Viyuyi capitalised on a loose ball in the box, slotting home a close-range tap-in with his right foot to level the scores at 1-1.

Both teams battled hard for control in the remainder of the first half, which concluded without further goals. The second half saw a more physical encounter, with the referee maintaining excellent control throughout the match. In the 51st minute, a Silver Strikers player was shown a yellow card for a deliberate handball, a decision that underscored the intensity of the contest.

Blue Eagles were forced into a double substitution in the 62nd minute due to injury and tactical reasons. Chikumbutso Bello replaced the injured Gilbert Chirwa in midfield, while Micium Mhone came on for Pius Saka on the right wing, aiming to inject fresh energy into the attack. The match continued with both sides probing for a winner, but chances were limited.

Discipline remained a factor as Ganizani James received a yellow card in the 82nd minute for a bad tackle, reflecting the physical nature of the game. Blue Eagles made further tactical changes shortly after, with Lanken Mwale and Chikondi Mvula coming on for Webster Nzunda and Laurent Banda respectively in the 83rd minute, signalling a shift in approach as the match neared its conclusion.

In the closing stages, Tonic Viyuyi was cautioned with a yellow card in the 89th minute for an unspecified offence, adding to the tension as both teams sought to avoid defeat. Despite late efforts, neither side could find a decisive goal, and the match ended 1-1.

Precious Masamba was named player of the match for his commanding presence in goal, making crucial saves to keep Blue Eagles in contention throughout the fixture. The referee’s flawless performance ensured the game flowed smoothly despite the competitive nature of the encounter.

Ultimately, Blue Eagles will take a valuable point from Silver Stadium, though they will rue missed opportunities to claim all three points in this tightly contested league encounter.