Dunduzu FC has claimed the 2024 Kettie Nyalongwe Trophy with an exciting 2-1 comeback victory over Manchester FC within the last match held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Khamba Ground.

The sport drew a vibrant crowd from Khamba and Nkholongo, who had been handled to a intently contested and electrifying encounter.

Manchester FC took the lead within the twenty sixth minute and maintained their benefit till halftime. However, Dunduzu FC leveled the rating via a penalty after a handball incident within the field. With simply two minutes of regulation time left, Dunduzu FC pierced via Manchester’s protection to internet the profitable aim, securing the coveted title.

As champions, Dunduzu FC walked away with K350,000, whereas Manchester FC obtained K250,000 as runners-up.

In different occasions, Lupaso Queens triumphed within the netball class, and Madodi emerged victorious within the women’ soccer division.

Chimwemwe Ngwira, Chairperson of the organizing committee, recommended the league’s clean execution, highlighting the absence of violence and different disruptions. Ngwira emphasised the league’s function in figuring out expertise for Super League and Division League groups.

Gift Mkandawire, the league’s sponsor, celebrated the competitors’s 24-year legacy, which he established in honor of his late mom, Kettie Nyalongwe. Mkandawire introduced plans to extend sponsorship subsequent season to additional assist grassroots soccer and revealed that excellent gamers from the league can be scouted for Lube Masters FC and Mzuzu City Hammers FC.

The occasion not solely showcased native expertise but additionally underscored the league’s affect on soccer growth within the area.