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Kenyan defender scores vital penalty as Big Bullets advance to Malawi's FDH Cup semifinals.
Kenyan international defender Clyde Senaji made a spectacular impact on Saturday as he scored his first goal for Malawian giants Nyasa Big Bullets.
The 26-year-old, who joined the club in March after parting ways with Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Tusker FC, showcased his talent with a crucial penalty during their FDH Cup quarter-final match against Extreme FC.
Senaji's goal came as a testament to his resilience, having recently recovered from an injury that forced him to miss several matches including a recent international friendly against Tanzanian side Yanga.
The highly-anticipated encounter took place at the illustrious Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, where the atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation.
Extreme FC had taken an early lead in the 20th minute, courtesy of Gregory Mwase's strike, putting the pressure on Big Bullets to stage a comeback.
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The match was evenly contested throughout the regulation time, and it eventually ended in a 1-1 draw, with Ephraim Kondowe's stunning header in the 89th minute leveling the scores for the Big Bullets.
The outcome of the game was decided by a dramatic penalty shootout.
Both teams displayed nerves of steel, but it was Bullets who emerged victorious, winning the penalty shootout 4-2.
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Senaji was one of the standout performers as he confidently converted the third penalty for his team.
The other scorers for the Big Bullets were Precious Sambani, Precious Phiri, and Nickson Nyasulu.
On the other hand, Senaji's teammates Thokozani Mwangata and Chikondi Chasowa were unfortunate to miss their spot-kicks, but their efforts were not in vain as the Bullets secured a spot in the FDH Cup semifinals.
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Nyasa Big Bullets coach Kalisto Pasuwa, praising Senaji's contribution, stated, "Clyde has been a valuable addition to our squad. His dedication and commitment to the team have been exemplary. We are thrilled to see him score his first goal, and we believe this is just the beginning of many more successes to come."
The victory in the FDH Cup semi-final has set the stage for an exciting showdown against the winner betweenDedza Dynamos and Moyale Barracks in the semifinals.
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