Mangani Banda Wins 2025/26 Mtn Super League Golden Glove
Kabwe Warriors goalkeeper Mangani Banda has officially secured the 2025/26 MTN Super League Golden Glove Award after recording an impressive 17 clean sheets during a remarkable campaign.
The experienced shot-stopper confirmed his place as the league’s best-performing goalkeeper following Kabwe Warriors’ rescheduled Week 32 fixture, which ended in a goalless draw and mathematically sealed the award.
Banda’s consistency, leadership, and commanding performances throughout the season have now earned him recognition as the top goalkeeper in Zambia’s top flight.
Historic Achievement for Banda
Beyond winning the Golden Glove award, Mangani Banda also wrote his name into the history books after becoming the first goalkeeper in the 2025/26 MTN Super League season to record five consecutive clean sheets.
The 28-year-old enjoyed a sensational start to the campaign as Kabwe Warriors went on a five-match unbeaten run without conceding a single goal between 16th August and 20th September 2025.
His incredible consistency immediately established him as one of the standout performers in the league.
Five Consecutive Clean Sheets
During the historic run, Banda kept clean sheets against:
- Kansanshi Dynamos
- FC Leopards
- Nkwazi
- Nkana
- Green Buffaloes
The impressive streak helped position Kabwe Warriors among the early pace-setters in the MTN Super League and highlighted the club’s defensive strength.
Banda’s performances were backed by a disciplined defensive unit marshalled by Field Kandela, Yoram Chanda, and Killian Kanguluma.
Together, the defensive line became one of the toughest backlines to break down in the league.
Fine Form Earns National Team Call-Up
Banda’s outstanding performances for Kabwe Warriors also earned him his first-ever senior national team call-up for Chipolopolo.
The goalkeeper made his international debut for Zambia on November 18, 2025, during an international friendly against Angola.
Banda came on in the second half of the match as Zambia eventually suffered a 3-2 defeat, with the goalkeeper conceding once after entering the game.
He was also part of the Chipolopolo squad that faced Argentina in another international friendly, a match Zambia lost 5-0.
Despite the difficult results, Banda’s inclusion in the national team setup reflected the growing recognition of his performances at club level.
AFCON Qualifiers Hope Growing
With Banda now officially crowned the MTN Super League Golden Glove winner, many supporters are hoping he will remain under consideration for Zambia’s squad ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers set to begin in September.
Chipolopolo have been drawn in Group I alongside:
The presence of two-time African champions Algeria makes the group one of the most competitive in the qualifiers, increasing the importance of having experienced and in-form players within the squad.
Many football supporters believe Banda’s consistency and confidence this season could make him a valuable option for Zambia as the national team prepares for the qualification campaign.
Kabwe Mulenga and Chabu Among Top Goalkeepers
Mufulira Wanderers goalkeeper Kabwe Mulenga currently sits second on the clean sheets standings with 15 clean sheets after another strong season.
Mulenga was trusted in several important fixtures for Wanderers, including the 2026 ABSA Cup semifinal clash, but can no longer mathematically overtake Banda with only one league fixture remaining.
Former Golden Glove winner Victor Chabu of Nchanga Rangers currently occupies third place with 13 clean sheets.
Despite missing recent matches, Chabu remains among the league’s top-performing goalkeepers this season.
Conclusion
Mangani Banda’s 2025/26 season will be remembered as one of the finest goalkeeping campaigns in recent MTN Super League history.
From becoming the first goalkeeper to register five consecutive clean sheets to officially securing the Golden Glove award with 17 shutouts, the Kabwe Warriors goalkeeper has enjoyed a truly outstanding season.
His impressive form also earned him a first national team call-up and international debut for Chipolopolo, and many supporters are now eager to see whether he will be trusted again when Zambia begins its AFCON qualification journey in September.
