Blue Eagles Reserve Held To Goalless Draw At Kasungu Stadium

On 15 January 2026, Blue Eagles Reserve travelled to Kasungu Stadium to face Chisomo Academy FC in a league away fixture that kicked off at 2:30pm. The match ended in a 0-0 stalemate after 90 minutes of competitive football, with both sides unable to break the deadlock. The referee’s performance was middling, rated 5, while a modest crowd of 100 spectators witnessed the encounter.

Blue Eagles Reserve lined up in a 4-1-3-2 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Leonard Makwinja took his place in goal, protected by a back four consisting of Kondwani Silva at right back, Mike Chimkwasa and Innocent Zambira as central defenders, and Alexander Chigawa on the left. Watson Linguni operated as the lone holding midfielder, tasked with shielding the defence and distributing the ball forward. Ahead of him, the three attacking midfield roles were occupied by Enock Jobo on the right, Moses Mwale centrally, and Austin Malemia on the left, all expected to link play and create chances. Up front, the strike partnership featured Blessings Makhula on the right and Blessings Kavulala on the left, both charged with leading the line and converting opportunities. On the bench were Willex Ngwenya, Ashley Chinseu, and Martin Andrew.

The first half was a cagey affair with few clear-cut chances, but Blue Eagles Reserve’s goalkeeper Leonard Makwinja was called into action in the 34th minute. He produced a full stretch save to deny a threatening effort, keeping his side in the game. Shortly after, Austin Malemia tested the opposition keeper with a shot that was comfortably saved in the 38th minute, signalling the Eagles’ intent to press forward. Despite these moments, the half ended goalless as both teams struggled to find a breakthrough.

The second half saw a shift in momentum, but it was not without its setbacks for Blue Eagles Reserve. In the 58th minute, Kondwani Silva’s misjudgement at right back led to a costly mistake that resulted in a goal for Chisomo Academy FC. However, the goal was disallowed or otherwise nullified as the final score remained 0-0, indicating the goal did not stand or was overturned. Blue Eagles Reserve sought to respond and inject fresh impetus into their play.

Ashley Chinseu was introduced from the bench and made an immediate impact. In the 70th minute, he delivered a slide rule pass that carved open the opposition defence and created a clear chance for his teammates. Unfortunately, the opportunity was not converted, and the match remained deadlocked. Despite sustained pressure and tactical adjustments, neither side managed to find the net in the closing stages.

Blue Eagles Reserve’s defensive organisation, led by Makwinja’s crucial saves and the disciplined midfield work of Linguni, ensured they kept a clean sheet. The attacking unit showed flashes of creativity, particularly through Malemia and the substitutes, but lacked the clinical edge required to secure all three points. The match concluded as a goalless draw, leaving both teams to reflect on missed chances and defensive resilience.