Bola Yapa Zed Sports Desk | 19th November 2025
Week 12 of the 2025/26 MTN Super League promises excitement, drama, and decisive moments across Zambia’s top tier. With Red Arrows and Zanaco tied at the top, teams like FC MUZA, Kabwe Warriors, and Power Dynamos chasing the leaders, and giants like Nkana and Nkwazi struggling at the bottom, the stakes are higher than ever. Here is your full fixture preview, breaking down every match by positions, points, and what each possible result could mean for the season.
FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025
NAPSA Stars (12th, 11 pts) vs Nkwazi FC (15th, 10 pts)
Venue: REIZ Arena / Woodlands Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00
Match Analysis
NAPSA Stars enter this fixture sitting 12th with 11 points, just above the relegation-threatened group but far from comfortable. This fixture provides them a huge opportunity to push themselves into the mid-table pack. With their season still unstable, a home match gives them the ideal chance to recover confidence and create separation from the drop zone.
Nkwazi sit 15th with 10 points, dangerously close to the bottom three. They’ve struggled to turn draws into wins and remain one of the lowest-scoring sides. As they head into a tough away fixture, the pressure intensifies because dropping more points could leave them in the relegation places by the end of the week.
What the Result Means
A NAPSA victory could push them up to 10th depending on other results — a significant boost for a side trying to steady their campaign. Nkwazi, meanwhile, desperately need a positive result to avoid falling into the bottom three. A loss could see them drop to 17th or even 18th depending on Nkana and Mines United results.
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
Mufulira Wanderers (10th, 15 pts) vs Konkola Blades (9th, 16 pts)
Venue: Shinde Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00
Match Analysis
Only one-point separates Wanderers and Blades going into this encounter. Wanderers sit 10th with 15 points and know that home matches like this are crucial if they are to break into the top eight. They have been solid at Shinde and will rely heavily on that home support.
Konkola Blades are 9th with 16 points and continue to hold their own in the league. They’ve proven capable of competing with bigger teams and remain one of the league’s most disciplined defensive sides. This fixture offers them a chance to push into the top six.
What the Result Means
A win for Wanderers would lift them above Blades and potentially into the top seven. For Blades, three points could see them jump into the top six or even 5th depending on other fixtures. A defeat for either club would drop them into the lower half of the table where competition is intense.
Nchanga Rangers (6th, 17 pts) vs FC Leopards (13th, 9 pts)
Venue: Nchanga Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00
Match Analysis
Nchanga Rangers sit firmly in 6th place with 17 points and have been one of the surprise performers this season. They are strong at home and continue to show organisation and balance in their play. A favourable fixture like this gives them a realistic chance to break into the top four.
FC Leopards are 13th with 9 points and struggling to climb out of the lower mid-table region. Their defensive issues continue to cost them games, and going away to Nchanga makes this match even more challenging. They are only one bad result away from being dragged into the relegation line.
What the Result Means
A win keeps Nchanga competitive with the top clubs and could push them to 4th or 5th. For Leopards, victory would lift them toward mid-table safety, but a defeat risks dropping them to as low as 16th depending on other results.
Mines United (18th, 3 pts) vs Nkana FC (17th, 5 pts)
Venue: Railway Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00
Match Analysis
This is one of the biggest fixtures of the weekend — a pure relegation battle. Mines United remain bottom with 3 points and have yet to register a league win. They have conceded the highest number of goals and look increasingly desperate to turn their season around.
Nkana FC, who sit 17th with 5 points, are enduring one of their toughest seasons in history. With zero wins in 11 matches, their confidence is low, and they are fighting to avoid being cut adrift early in the season. This match carries massive pressure for the record champions.
What the Result Means
A Nkana win could lift them up to 15th — a huge psychological boost. A loss would deepen an already troubling crisis. For Mines United, failing to win this match puts them in serious danger of early-season relegation projection, while a win would move them off the bottom for the first time this season.
Green Buffaloes (8th, 16 pts) vs FC MUZA (5th, 18 pts)
Venue: Edwin Imboela Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00
Match Analysis
Green Buffaloes currently sit 8th with 16 points and continue to hover near the top-six line. Their performances have shown flashes of quality, but they’ve lacked consistency. This home fixture gives them an opportunity to close the gap on the top five.
MUZA remain strong in 5th with 18 points and are pushing to remain competitive in the race for the CAF Confederation Cup spots. Their attacking play has been promising, and they will see this match as an opportunity to climb closer to the top four.
What the Result Means
A Buffaloes win could take them into the top six, depending on MUZA and Konkola Blades results. MUZA could climb into the top four with victory and further reinforce their status as top contenders. A draw keeps both sides stable but does not help Buffaloes’ push for higher ground.
SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2025
Green Eagles (7th, 16 pts) vs Mutondo Stars (16th, 9 pts)
Venue: Independence Stadium, Choma
Kick-off: 15:00
Match Analysis
Green Eagles sit 7th with 16 points and remain one of the most reliable home teams in the league. Their structure and discipline have kept them competitive throughout the campaign. Playing at Independence Stadium gives them a strong advantage.
Mutondo Stars are 16th with 9 points and fighting to escape the relegation zone. They’ve struggled to maintain defensive discipline and face a tough challenge in Choma. They need a positive result to avoid dropping into the bottom three.
What the Result Means
A win for Green Eagles could push them as high as 5th depending on other results. Mutondo Stars risk falling to 18th with a defeat, especially if Mines or Nkana collect points. Even a draw would be a valuable point for Mutondo given the venue.
Red Arrows (1st, 24 pts) vs Zanaco (2nd, 24 pts)
Venue: Nkoloma Stadium
Kick-off: 15:00
Match Analysis
This is the headline fixture of Week 12 — a battle between the top two teams, both level on 24 points. Red Arrows sit first thanks to superior goal difference and an extra game in hand. They have looked strong throughout the season, especially at home.
Zanaco sit second and enter this match knowing a win would send them top outright. They have maintained a solid campaign and continue to challenge for the title after their impressive rebuild. The stakes are massive, and both teams understand the weight of the result.
What the Result Means
A win for Arrows would give them a three-point lead with a game in hand, strengthening their quest to defend the title. A Zanaco victory sends them top and shifts momentum in the title race. A draw keeps things tight but favours Arrows slightly.
Conclusion
Week 12 presents defining fixtures in the title race, top six battles, and relegation fights. With the season approaching the halfway stage, every point becomes more valuable, and teams will be fighting for control, survival, and position.
