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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Bicco Opticals have failed to defend the FCB Under 20 title after losing all their two games at this year\u2019s regional finals played on Saturday in Karonga.<\/p>\n

Bicco Opticals formerly known as Sanwecka lost by a single goal to nil to hosts Iponga FC before winding up with a 2-1 loss to Nkhatabay representative White Tigers.<\/p>\n

The loss means Bicco have failed to defend both Regional and National Under 20 FCB titles. Bicco Opticals\u2019 two season unbeaten run ended on October 2 following a 2-1 loss to Platinum in FCB Under 20 at District level. Bicco were unstoppable in the previous season as they won FCB Under 20 at District, Regional and National level.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Malawi. Bicco Opticals have failed to defend the FCB Under 20 title after losing all their two games at this year\u2019s regional finals played on Saturday in Karonga. 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