Kansanshi Dynamos Target Back-to-Back Wins Against Zanaco

Kansanshi Dynamos FC will be looking to maintain their winning momentum when they take on Zanaco FC in a Week 5 fixture of the 2026 Transitional League at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka this Saturday, 24 October.

The Fearless Mabanga Boys head into the encounter on the back of a 2-1 victory over Konkola Blades, a result they will be eager to build on as they seek maximum points against a Zanaco side coming off a 1-1 draw in their previous outing.

Away from home, however, Kansanshi Dynamos have not enjoyed the best of starts this season, having recorded one draw and one defeat in their two away fixtures so far. Having travelled to Lusaka on Thursday, the focus will be on improving their performances on the road and securing a positive result against the Bankers.

The two sides are level on four points after four weeks of action, with Zanaco occupying fifth position and Kansanshi Dynamos sixth, separated by goal difference. A victory on Saturday would give the Mabanga Boys an opportunity to move above their opponents on the table.

Speaking ahead of the encounter, the Kansanshi Dynamos coach expressed satisfaction with the team’s preparations following their victory over Konkola Blades, noting that the result had boosted morale in the camp.

He revealed that the technical bench had been working on the team’s weaknesses, with particular emphasis on finishing after creating several scoring opportunities in their previous match.

“First of all, we are coming from a win, so at least the morale is high. We could see that from the way we have been preparing with the boys. We have been working on our weaknesses and also on our finishing. In the last game, we had a lot of chances, but we couldn’t convert as many as we could. We have been working on that, and the boys look sharp. We expect to get maximum points,” he said.

The coach also acknowledged the need to improve the team’s away performances, recalling the challenges experienced during previous trips.

“Last time we travelled for two away games, against McKinney and FC MUZA, we didn’t travel well. We are looking to change the narrative and collect maximum points,” he added.

On team availability, the coach confirmed that there were no major injury concerns, with only a few players carrying minor knocks. He expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness ahead of Saturday’s fixture.

Describing Zanaco as a difficult opponent, he acknowledged the quality within the hosts’ squad, including their new additions, who have been performing well.

“Zanaco are a very good team. They are very difficult to play against, and we expect a very tough game. They also have new players who are doing very well, so I think it’s going to be a good game,” he said.

The previous meetings between Kansanshi Dynamos and Zanaco have produced closely contested encounters, with both sides enjoying their share of victories.

In their nine listed meetings dating back to the 2019/20 season, Zanaco have recorded four wins, Kansanshi Dynamos three, while two matches have ended in draws.

The teams shared the spoils in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons, while their most recent meetings in the 2025/26 campaign saw each side claim a 1-0 home victory. Zanaco won the first encounter through Lambert Araina’s 59th-minute goal before Francisco Madinga secured all three points for Kansanshi Dynamos in the return fixture with a 37th-minute strike.

With their recent history highlighting the competitive nature of this fixture, the Mabanga Boys will be hoping to turn that experience into another positive result as they seek to improve their away record and build on their latest victory.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, 24 October 2026, at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka, with both sides aiming to collect valuable points in the 2026 Transitional League.

Previous meetings

Match details

• Fixture: Zanaco FC vs Kansanshi Dynamos FC

• Competition: 2026 Transitional League – Week 5

• Venue: Sunset Stadium, Lusaka

• Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026