Blue Eagles Reserve Edge Pyramid FC In Lilongwe Thriller

On 11 January 2026, Blue Eagles Reserve travelled to Lilongwe to face Pyramid FC in a crucial league away fixture, kicking off at 2:30pm. The match ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Blue Eagles Reserve, a result that will boost their league ambitions significantly.

Blue Eagles Reserve lined up in a 4-1-3-2 formation, deploying Wisdom Khunia in goal. The defensive line consisted of Kondwani Silva at right back, Ibrahim Kachere and Innocent Zambira as the central defensive duo, and Alexander Chigawa on the left. Watson Linguni operated as the solitary holding midfielder, shielding the defence and linking play. Ahead of him, the three attacking midfielders were Austin Malemia on the right, Madalitso Khamula centrally, and Enock Jobo on the left, tasked with creating chances and supporting the forwards. Up front, Blessings Kavulala led the line on the right, partnered by Chrispin Singano on the left, both expected to spearhead the attack and convert opportunities.

The substitutes named on the bench were Juma Yatina, Blessings Makhula, Ashley Chinseu, Willex Ngwenya, and Ishmael Alison.

The match burst into life early on with Blue Eagles Reserve asserting their dominance. In the 18th minute, the breakthrough came courtesy of a well-worked move. Enock Jobo, positioned on the left attacking midfield, delivered a precise assist inside the box to Blessings Kavulala, who finished clinically to give Blue Eagles Reserve the lead. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the first half, with Pyramid FC struggling to carve out clear chances against a disciplined Eagles defence marshalled by Kachere and Zambira.

The first half concluded with Blue Eagles Reserve holding a slender but deserved 1-0 advantage, their defensive organisation and midfield control proving effective in stifling Pyramid FC’s attacking threats.

As the second half commenced, Pyramid FC sought to find an equaliser, but Blue Eagles Reserve remained resolute. Managerial decisions came into play from the 58th minute when Juma Yatina replaced Chrispin Singano, signalling a tactical shift to maintain the lead and freshen the attacking options.

The 75th minute saw a flurry of substitutions as Blue Eagles Reserve looked to consolidate their advantage. Blessings Makhula came on for Austin Malemia, Ashley Chinseu replaced Enock Jobo, and Willex Ngwenya took the place of Madalitso Khamula. These tactical changes aimed to inject energy into the midfield and attack while shoring up the team’s defensive shape.

With ten minutes remaining, Ishmael Alison was introduced for the tiring goal scorer Blessings Kavulala, who had worked tirelessly throughout the match. This final substitution was designed to preserve the lead and see out the closing stages.

Despite Pyramid FC’s efforts to break down the Blue Eagles Reserve defence, the visitors held firm. Wisdom Khunia in goal was alert and commanding, while the back four remained disciplined and organised. The midfield trio, bolstered by the substitutes, controlled the tempo and limited Pyramid’s opportunities.

In the end, Blue Eagles Reserve’s solitary goal proved decisive as they secured a valuable 1-0 victory on the road. The team’s tactical discipline, combined with the early strike from Kavulala and the effective use of substitutes, ensured all three points were taken back from Lilongwe. This result will surely bolster Blue Eagles Reserve’s confidence as the league campaign progresses.