2023/24 FAZ National League Week 34 Fixtures: The Grand Finale
The final showdown of the 2023/24 FAZ National League season is set for this weekend, with all teams in action and the stakes higher than ever. The promoted teams have already been decided, but the battle for the championship and the struggle to avoid relegation will be resolved in this decisive week.
Title Race
The fight for the league title is neck and neck between Nchanga Rangers and Lumwana Radiants. Nchanga Rangers currently lead the table with 65 points, while Lumwana Radiants are hot on their heels with 64 points. Both teams face must-win matches this weekend. If both teams secure victories, Nchanga Rangers will be crowned champions of the 2023/24 National League season due to their one-point advantage.
Relegation Drama
The bottom of the table is equally dramatic, with more than five teams in the bottom half facing the possibility of relegation. The bottom four teams will drop to their respective provincial leagues, and the results of this weekend’s matches will determine their fate. The intense competition means that several teams still have a chance to secure their place in the National League for the next season or face the drop.
Fixtures
Here are the fixtures for the final week of the 2023/24 season:
DATE: Saturday 25 May 2024
1. Agiula Stars vs. Indeni: A mid-table clash with no impact on the title or relegation battle.
2. Jumulo vs. Chipata United: Another mid-table fixture.
3. Atletico Lusaka vs. Zesco Malaiti Rangers: A game likely to influence mid-table positions.
4. Young Green Buffaloes vs. Young Prison Leopards: Both teams are in the middle of the table.
5. Kafue Eagles vs. Chambishi FC: A crucial match for relegation-threatened Chambishi FC.
6. Kitwe United vs. Nchanga Rangers: Nchanga Rangers need a win to secure the title if Lumwana Radiants also win.
7. National Assembly vs. Lumwana Radiants: Lumwana Radiants must win and hope for a Nchanga Rangers slip-up to clinch the title.
8. Kalumbila Quattro vs. City of Lusaka: Potentially significant for the relegation battle.
9. Mpulungu Youth vs. Mpulungu Harbour: Likely a lower table match but could affect the relegation zone.
NOTE: All the games will start at the same time 15hrs CAT
By the end of these fixtures, we will know the champions of the 2023/24 FAZ National League season and the teams that will be relegated. It promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season with every match potentially changing the destiny of the teams involved. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an exhilarating weekend of football.
