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New sheriffs in town: Bullets beat Silver Strikers to climb to top of Super League | Malawi 24 - Malawi news

Nyasa Big Bullets have dethroned Silver Strikers from the top of the 2020/21 TNM Super League after coming from behind to beat the Bankers 2-1 in a league match played at Kamuzu Stadium on Friday afternoon. With the victory, Bullets are now top of the standings with 48 points plus a game in hand over […]

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