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Malawian football: Nyasa Big Bullets extend lead to four points

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Nyasa Big Bullets beat Civil Service United 1-0 in Blantyre through an 83rd-minute goal by Paul Master and now have 39 points at the top of the Malawian league. The club lead Mighty Wanderers by four points, with the latter due to face Karonga United, reports Mwnation.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets beat Civil Service United 1-0 on Saturday at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe to extend their lead at the top of the FDH Bank Premiership to four points. Substitute striker Paul Master scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, according to Mwnation.

Nyasa Big Bullets now have 39 points, compared with 35 for Mighty Wanderers, who were due to face Karonga United on Sunday. Blue Eagles are third with 34 points, while Silver Strikers have 33 after their goalless draw with Kamuzu Barracks, according to Mwnation.

The victory extends the title race in the Malawian league, which resumed on 6 October after the competition restarted. It also comes after Mighty Wanderers beat Silver Strikers 1-0 on 11 October.

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