Nigerian striker Babatunde Adepoju marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, delivering a decisive goal to secure a 1–0 victory over Ekhaya FC in his 100th appearance for Malawi’s TNM Super League giants, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, at Blantyre’s Kamuzu Stadium.
From the moment Adepoju stepped onto the pitch, the anticipation was palpable. Just three minutes in, Henry Chiwaya’s well-placed free-kick found the head of Adepoju, who nodded in his 59th goal for the club in the 56th minute, and what a way to mark his centenary.
Reflecting on the moment, Adepoju told club media,
“This milestone reflects the journey I started, and I’m determined to keep going. It feels really good to score the winning goal in such a tough match and help my team secure the victory. It makes me happy.”
Having made Malawi his second home over a decade-long career, Adepoju briefly departed last season to gain experience in South Africa with Venda Academy FC. However, his return to the Bullets reasserted his status as a central attacking force under coach Peter Mponda.
His landmark achievement places him among the club’s elite, having helped propel the team to the top of the standings with 27 points, maintaining their position above rivals like Mighty Wanderers.
As one of the top scorers in the Super League of Malawi, Adepoju’s consistency and experience continue to be cornerstones for the Bullets’ domestic dominance.
The win keeps relegation fears at bay and reinforces the Bullets’ challenge for the 2025 league title. Meanwhile, Adepoju now a local football icon shows no signs of slowing down. As the season progresses, fans will watch eagerly to see if he can surpass 100 caps and 60 goals, cementing his legacy in Malawian football folklore.
When football and milestone moments converge, the result is pure poetry just ask Babatunde Adepoju. In marking his 100th appearance with a decisive goal, he reaffirmed his status as Nyasa Big Bullets’ talisman a striker with both the instinct and the heart to deliver when it matters most.
