FAZ National League Week 32 Results and Standings
The FAZ National League continues to deliver thrilling football as Week 32’s matches provided fans with a mix of triumphs, stalemates, and a bit of drama. Here’s a recap of the key matches and the updated league standings.
Match Recap
- Nchanga Rangers 3-1 Young Green Buffaloes
- Scorers: Laurent Mwanza x1, Alfred Mafuleka x2 (Nchanga Rangers); No scorers listed for Young Green Buffaloes.
- Summary: Nchanga Rangers demonstrated their superiority with a decisive victory over Young Green Buffaloes. Alfred Mafuleka was the standout performer, netting twice to secure the win.
- Lumwana Radiants 3-0 Mpulungu Youth
- Scorers: Nester Arahb x1, Christopher Tiki x1, Philip Kabwela x1 (Lumwana Radiants).
- Summary: Lumwana Radiants maintained their strong form with a commanding win over Mpulungu Youth. The goals came from Nester Arahb, Christopher Tiki, and Philip Kabwela, showcasing the team’s attacking prowess.
- Zesco Malaiti Rangers 1-2 Kafue Eagles
- Scorers: Raymond Mwiinga (Zesco Malaiti Rangers); Twaambo Kaluwe x1 (Kafue Eagles).
- Summary: Kafue Eagles secured a vital away win against Zesco Malaiti Rangers, with Twaambo Kaluwe’s goal making the difference in a closely fought contest.
- City of Lusaka 1-1 Kitwe United
- Scorers: Gift Hamweene (City of Lusaka); No scorers listed for Kitwe United.
- Summary: City of Lusaka and Kitwe United shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Gift Hamweene found the back of the net for the home side.
- Aguila Stars 1-0 Atletico Lusaka
- Scorer: Matthews Mwale (Aguila Stars).
- Summary: Aguila Stars edged Atletico Lusaka thanks to a solitary goal from Matthews Mwale, securing three crucial points.
- Young Prison Leopards 1-1 Jumulo
- Scorers: Shadreck Kambwili (Young Prison Leopards); John Foloko (Jumulo).
- Summary: Young Prison Leopards and Jumulo ended their match in a 1-1 draw. Both teams managed to find the net once, resulting in a shared point.
- Chambishi 0-0 National Assembly
- Summary: A goalless draw saw both teams unable to break the deadlock, leading to a stalemate.
- Mpulungu Harbour 0-0 Kalumbila Quattro
- Summary: Another match that ended without goals, with Mpulungu Harbour and Kalumbila Quattro settling for a point each.
- Indeni 0-0 Chipata United
- Summary: The clash between Indeni and Chipata United also ended in a goalless draw, with neither side able to find the decisive goal.
Updated League Standings
The league table has seen some changes following the latest round of matches. Here are the current standings:
P | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | D | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nchanga Rangers | 33 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 49 | 23 | 26 | 65 |
2 | Lumwana Radiants | 33 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 64 |
3 | Atletico Lusaka | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 50 | 31 | 19 | 55 |
4 | Indeni | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 54 |
5 | Young GBFC | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 53 |
6 | City of Lusaka | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 45 |
7 | Mpulungu Harbour | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 44 |
8 | Young Prison | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 38 | 34 | 4 | 43 |
9 | Kitwe United | 32 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 27 | 28 | -1 | 42 |
10 | Aguila Stars | 32 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 30 | 37 | -7 | 39 |
11 | Chipata United | 33 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 33 | -7 | 39 |
12 | Kalumbila Quattro | 32 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 38 |
13 | Chambishi | 33 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 38 |
14 | Zesco Malaiti | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 33 | -5 | 38 |
15 | Kafue Eagles | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 37 |
16 | National Assembly | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 35 |
17 | Jumulo | 33 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 37 | -17 | 29 |
18 | Mpulungu Youth | 32 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 50 | -32 | 21 |
Analysis
- Nchanga Rangers solidified their top position with a robust win, putting them in a strong spot as the season nears its end.
- Lumwana Radiants remain hot on their heels, just one point behind, following their comprehensive victory.
- Aguila Stars’ narrow win helps them climb the table, reflecting the competitiveness of the mid-table.
- The battle at the bottom remains intense, with teams like Kafue Eagles and National Assembly fighting to avoid relegation.
Stay tuned for the upcoming matches as the FAZ National League heads towards a thrilling conclusion!
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