Stars Abroad: Senaji crowned Castel Challenge Cup Champion in Malawi

Kenyan international Clyde Senaji won his fourth medal in Malawi after his side Nyasa Big Bullets clinched the Castel Challenge Cup on Saturday.Fresh from guiding Bullets to a historic fifth Malawi Super League title, the former Tusker defender started and played the entire minutes of the People’s Team win over Silver Strikers in a post match penalty shootout.The match ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time and had to settled through spot kicks where Nyasa won 4-2FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have won the 2023 Castel Challenge Cup. ⚽️🏆 pic.twitter.com/4qY4izlabT— Castel Malawi (@CastelMalawi) December 30, 2023 Staged at Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe in Malawi, the match promised fireworks as Pieter De Dhong’s Strikers breathed fire from their nostrils to get one over Bullets following final day drama that handed the Malawian giants a record 17th league title.Strikers had a bright start as they took an early lead in the eighth minute. Lanjeshi Nkhoma restored parity for Bullets in 24th minute after he was set by Chawanangwa Gumbo.Despite renewed efforts from the duo, there were no more goals to write home, forcing the match into the decisive spot kicks.Kenyan international Clyde Senaji bags first title in MalawiSenaji converted his penalty kick with Yamikani Fodya, Hassan Kajoke and Precious Phiri all scored from the spot to confirm Bullets dominance this season. Maxwell Paipi and Chimwemwe Idana scored for Silver Strikers while Nickson Mwase and Chinsinsi Maonga missed respective penalties.The medal is Nyasa’s fourth this term after bagging Charity Shield at the start of the campaign, the TNM Super League and the FDH Cup in October.##NAJAVA_MECA_7769440##The Kalisto Pasuwa’s charges will seek a fifth accolade of the season on 6 January 2024 when they take on Mafco in the final of Airtel Top 8 slated for Bingu Stadium.Senaji was also in action as the People’s Team defeated Blue Eagles to book a place in the finals.

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