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Wanderers Surge to Top of League After Thrilling Comeback
23 Aug
Summary
- Mighty Wanderers secured a 2-1 victory over Red Lions.
- Wanderers came from behind after conceding an early goal.
- This win propelled Wanderers to the league's summit.
Mighty Wanderers have claimed the top spot in the FDH Bank Premiership after staging a remarkable comeback against Red Lions. The match, held at Mpira Stadium on Saturday, saw Wanderers secure a vital 2-1 win.
Red Lions initially took the lead in the seventh minute through Shukran Mussa. However, Wanderers fought back, with Clement Nyondo leveling the score just before the break. The decisive goal came in the 61st minute when Mphatso Kamanga headed home from a corner, sealing the victory for the Nomads.
This victory propels Wanderers to 29 points from 14 matches, placing them ahead of Silver Strikers and Blue Eagles. Red Lions, despite the loss, remain sixth in the league standings.
In other fixtures, Moyale Barracks drew 2-2 with Kamuzu Barracks, Blue Eagles defeated Masters FC 2-1, and Creck Sporting Club achieved a 3-2 comeback win against Ekhaya FC.
