{"id":55096,"date":"2026-02-22T19:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/kajoke-brace-leads-bullets-to-castel-cup-victory"},"modified":"2026-02-22T20:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T20:18:36","slug":"kajoke-brace-leads-bullets-to-castel-cup-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/kajoke-brace-leads-bullets-to-castel-cup-victory","title":{"rendered":"Kajoke Brace Leads Bullets to Castel Cup Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong> <\/span>Hassan Kajoke struck twice in the second half to inspire FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to a 2-1 victory over Goshen City Dedza Dynamos and lift the 2025\/26 Castel Challenge Cup at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.<\/p>\n<p>After a goalless first half, Kajoke broke the deadlock in the 57th minute before doubling the lead in the 79th minute from the penalty spot after Dedza conceded a foul inside the box.<\/p>\n<p>Dedza refused to go down without a fight and pulled one back in the 83rd minute through Chikondi Mbeta, setting up a tense finish. However, Bullets managed the closing stages well to secure the trophy.<\/p>\n<p>The triumph marks Bullets\u2019 second Castel Challenge Cup title, having won their first in 2023.. Interim coach Gilbert Chirwa praised his side\u2019s response after the break.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cWe are very happy. The players followed our halftime instructions because we went into the break at 0-0. I must also commend Dedza for giving us a tough fight,\u201d<\/b> said Chirwa.<\/p>\n<p>Dedza coach Alex Ngwira remained proud despite the defeat.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cWe are ending the season with our heads held high. Bullets deserved it because they utilized their chances. I am proud of this group of players,\u201d <\/b>he said.<\/p>\n<p>Bullets reached the final after eliminating Mzuzu City Hammers, while Dedza Dynamos had edged out Blue Eagles to book their historic appearance in the final.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eritrea<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. Hassan Kajoke struck twice in the second half to inspire FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to a 2-1 victory over Goshen City Dedza Dynamos and lift the 2025\/26 Castel Challenge Cup at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. 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