Red Arrows forward Albert Kangwanda has been named the 2025/26 MTN Super League Player of the Season following an outstanding campaign that saw him lead the Airmen to a second-place finish and ABSA Cup glory.
The former Kafue Celtic striker emerged victorious ahead of Power Dynamos goal machine Moses Shumah and Kabwe Warriors goalkeeper Mangani Banda to claim the league’s most prestigious individual award.
Kangwanda’s exceptional performances throughout the season made him one of the standout players in Zambian football, finishing the campaign with 13 league goals and several assists.
Kangwanda Rewarded for Outstanding Campaign
The forward was instrumental in Red Arrows’ successful season, helping the club challenge for the league title before securing qualification for continental football through their ABSA Cup triumph.
His goals, creativity, and consistency made him a key figure in one of the league’s strongest teams.
The Player of the Season award now crowns what has undoubtedly been the finest season of Kangwanda’s professional career.
Power Dynamos Dominate Awards Night
Although Kangwanda claimed the top individual honour, league champions Power Dynamos dominated the awards ceremony held in Kitwe.
The Kitwe giants collected multiple accolades following another successful campaign that saw them retain the MTN Super League title.
Kenyan striker Moses Shumah added to his impressive season by winning both the Top Goal Scorer Award and Fans’ Player of the Season.
Shumah finished the league campaign with 21 goals and was one of the driving forces behind Power Dynamos’ title-winning success.
Meanwhile, Power Dynamos head coach Osward Mutapa successfully retained the Coach of the Season award after guiding the club to another championship.
Mangani Banda Recognised
Kabwe Warriors goalkeeper Mangani Banda was rewarded for his exceptional season by winning the Goalkeeper of the Season award.
The shot-stopper finished the campaign with a league-leading 17 clean sheets and also secured the Golden Glove Award.
His performances helped Kabwe Warriors remain among the league’s strongest defensive teams throughout the season.
Young Talent and Fair Play Honoured
FC MUZA midfielder Given Kalusa was named Young Player of the Season following a breakthrough campaign that saw him emerge as one of the league’s brightest prospects.
Power Dynamos defender Frederick Mulambia won the Most Disciplined Player of the Season award after maintaining an impressive disciplinary record.
Recognition Beyond the Pitch
The awards ceremony also celebrated outstanding contributions from match officials, club media personnel, photographers, journalists, and supporters.
One of the most popular awards of the evening went to Kennedy “Yellow Man” Chishala, who was crowned Fan of the Season for his passionate support of Power Dynamos.
MTN Super League Awards 2026 – Full Winners List
Major Awards
🏆 Player of the Season – Albert Kangwanda (Red Arrows)
⚽ Top Goal Scorer of the Season – Moses Shumah (Power Dynamos)
🧤 Goalkeeper of the Season – Mangani Banda (Kabwe Warriors)
👔 Coach of the Season – Osward Mutapa (Power Dynamos)
🌟 Young Player of the Season – Given Kalusa (FC MUZA)
🟨 Most Disciplined Player of the Season – Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos)
🔥 Goal of the Season – Jacob Kaunda vs Power Dynamos
❤️ Fans’ Player of the Season – Moses Shumah (Power Dynamos)
🎉 Fan of the Season – Kennedy “Yellow Man” Chishala (Power Dynamos)
Match Officials
🏳️ Assistant Referee of the Season – Meck Zulu
⚽ Referee of the Season – Charles Ng’andwe
Club Media Awards
📸 Club Photographer of the Season – Limbikani Mtonga (Nchanga Rangers)
🎙️ Club Media Officer of the Season – Gwen Chipasula (Kansanshi Dynamos)
Journalism Awards
📺 Television Journalist of the Season – Tracy Kunda Chansa
📻 Radio Journalist of the Season – Puncherello Chama
💻 Digital Journalist of the Season – Bwezani Mbewe
📰 Print Journalist of the Season – Cecilia Nayame
Conclusion
The 2026 MTN Super League Awards celebrated another memorable season of Zambian football, recognising excellence both on and off the pitch.
While Power Dynamos dominated the honours list, the biggest individual prize went to Albert Kangwanda, whose outstanding performances for Red Arrows earned him the prestigious Player of the Season award.
