Konkola Blades returned to the top of Stream A in the 2026 MTN Super League Transitional Season on Thursday after recording their fifth victory in six matches, while Green Eagles extended their unbeaten run to six games to maintain their position at the summit of Stream B.
Blades moved to 15 points following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Trident FC at Konkola Stadium, opening a two-point gap over second-placed Nkana FC, who have 13 points from six matches.
At Konkola Stadium, Boyd Musonda broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute before Congolese striker Idriss Ilunga Mbombo doubled the hosts’ advantage five minutes later. Mbombo converted Biston Banda’s assist to give Blades a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Sam Sikasote pulled one back for Trident in the 80th minute, setting up a tense finish, but Konkola Blades held on to collect maximum points.
The victory takes Blades to 15 points from six matches, with five wins and one defeat. They have scored 11 goals and conceded six, giving them a goal difference of +5.
Meanwhile, Power Dynamos climbed into the top five after edging NAPSA Stars 1-0 at REIZ Arena in Lusaka.
Wilson Chisala produced a moment of quality in the 40th minute, scoring with a superb long-range effort that proved enough to separate the two sides.
The victory lifts the defending champions to fifth place with 10 points from six matches, while NAPSA Stars remain ninth with four points, still searching for their first win after six matches.
Nchanga Rangers also returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating bottom-placed Makeni All Stars 3-1.
Abraham Kanyangala opened the scoring in the 35th minute before Elliott Kampukesa took centre stage after the break. The striker doubled Rangers’ advantage just a minute into the second half before converting a penalty in the 78th minute to complete his brace.
Joshua Chongo scored a late consolation for Makeni in the 86th minute, but Rangers held on to secure all three points.
The result moves Nchanga Rangers to sixth place with seven points from six matches, providing a boost to their campaign.
Makeni All Stars, meanwhile, remain rooted to the bottom with just one point. They have now gone six matches without a win, recording five defeats and conceding 15 goals.
In Stream B, Green Eagles continued their impressive start to the campaign, extending their unbeaten run to six matches and opening up a two-point lead at the top of the standings.
With Konkola Blades leading Stream A and Green Eagles setting the pace in Stream B, the competition for positions in both streams continues to intensify.
Stream A standings update
Position | Team | Points |
|---|
1 | Konkola Blades | 15 |
2 | Nkana FC | 13 |
5 | Power Dynamos | 10 |
6 | Nchanga Rangers | 7 |
9 | NAPSA Stars | 4 |
10 | Makeni All Stars | 1 |
