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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Mighty Wanderers have been crowned 2025 TNM Super League champions after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Kamuzu Barracks at Bingu National Stadium, ending an eight-year title drought.<\/p>\n

Already assured of the championship before kickoff, the Nomads showed resilience by coming from behind twice to secure a point that took them to 69 points, three clear of rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets.<\/p>\n

Wanderers last lifted the league title in 2017.Kamuzu Barracks stunned the champions-elect when John Banda headed the visitors into the lead in the 36th minute.<\/p>\n

Wanderers responded after the break through substitute Blessings Mwalilino, who converted a rebound in the 56th minute to restore parity.<\/p>\n

The soldiers regained the advantage in the 77th minute when Zeliat Nkhoma finished off a flowing move, putting pressure on the hosts deep into stoppage time.<\/p>\n

However, Wanderers had the final say as Muhammad Sulumba rose to connect Wallace Adam\u2019s cross in the sixth minute of added time, salvaging a draw and sparking celebrations among the home supporters.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets kept up the chase with a convincing 4-0 victory over Mzuzu City Hammers at Kamuzu Stadium, courtesy of braces from Babatunde Adepoju and Chikumbutso Salima.<\/p>\n

Despite the win, the People\u2019s Team settled for second place.Silver Strikers finished third after being held to a 1-1 draw by Blue Eagles.<\/p>\n

In other results on the final day, Ekhaya FC beat Mighty Tigers 2-0, Civo Service United thrashed Songwe United 5-0, Karonga United edged Chitipa United 1-0, Creck Sporting defeated MAFCO 1-0, while Moyale FC and Dedza Dynamos played out a goalless draw.<\/p>\n

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