MTN Super League: Nkana Stumble as Zesco United Closes the Gap
The MTN Super League Week 30 brought intense action as Zesco United kept their title hopes alive, while Nkana FC lost ground in the title race. Defending champions Red Arrows suffered another blow, while the battle for CAF qualification and relegation survival remains fierce.
At the top, Zesco United’s late winner reduced Power Dynamos’ lead to just three points, while Nkana FC’s 2-2 draw with Zanaco hurt their chances of catching up. In the relegation zone, Lumwana Radiants secured a crucial win to climb out of danger, while Indeni FC’s fate is now sealed.
Nkana FC 2-2 Zanaco – Aba Red Drop Vital Points
Nkana FC failed to secure maximum points as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Zanaco FC. Despite an Idriss Mbombo brace, they couldn’t overcome the Bankers, who fought hard to take a valuable point.
With this result, Nkana remains in third place with 51 points, now seven points behind Power Dynamos. Their hopes of winning the league are fading, and they must now focus on securing a CAF Champions League spot.
For Zanaco (14th, 33 points), the draw provides some breathing space in the battle to avoid relegation, but they must improve in their final matches.
Zesco United 1-0 FC Muza – Late Winner Keeps Title Hopes Alive
A dramatic late goal from Leonard Mulenga secured a crucial 1-0 victory for Zesco United over FC MUZA. This result moves them to 54 points, just three points behind league leaders Power Dynamos (57 points, with a game in hand).
The title race remains wide open, and Zesco will be hoping Power Dynamos drop points in their upcoming fixtures to keep their championship hopes alive.
FC Muza (11th, 37 points) remain in mid-table safety, though they will be disappointed not to have come away with at least a point.
Mufulira Wanderers 1-0 Red Arrows – Champions Falter Again
Red Arrows suffered another setback in their title defense, losing 1-0 away to Mufulira Wanderers. The result leaves the defending champions in sixth place with 47 points, meaning their hopes of retaining the league title are now almost over.
For Mufulira Wanderers (7th, 45 points), this victory keeps them in the race for a top-four finish and a potential CAF Confederation Cup spot.
Nkwazi FC 2-0 Green Buffaloes – Police Side Push for CAF Spot
Nkwazi FC continued their impressive form with a solid 2-0 home win over Green Buffaloes. The result moves them to fifth place with 49 points, just two points behind Kabwe Warriors (49 points) and five behind Zesco United (54 points).
If they can maintain this form, Nkwazi could break into the top four and challenge for a CAF Confederation Cup spot.
Meanwhile, Green Buffaloes (8th, 40 points) remain in mid-table but are now unlikely to challenge for continental qualification.
Mutondo Stars 0-0 Kabwe Warriors – Stalemate Keeps Warriors in Fourth
Kabwe Warriors missed a big opportunity to extend their advantage in the top four, as they were held to a 0-0 draw by relegation-threatened Mutondo Stars.
Warriors remain in fourth place with 49 points, but the race for CAF Confederation Cup qualification is heating up. With Nkwazi FC now level on points, they cannot afford to drop more points.
For Mutondo Stars (17th, 31 points), the draw doesn’t help much in their relegation battle. They remain in the drop zone and must start winning games immediately to survive.
Atletico Lusaka 1-2 Lumwana Radiants – Relegation Battle Heats Up
Lumwana Radiants climbed out of the relegation zone with a crucial 2-1 away victory over Atletico Lusaka. This win moves them to 13th place with 34 points, offering some hope of survival.
Meanwhile, Atletico Lusaka (15th, 33 points) remains in serious danger of going down. With only a few games left, every match is now a must-win for them.
Green Eagles 1-1 Forest Rangers – Rangers Extend Draw Streak to Eight
Forest Rangers continued their remarkable streak of consecutive draws, as they were held 1-1 away to Green Eagles. This result makes it eight straight draws for the club, leaving them in 16th place with 31 points.
With the relegation battle intensifying, Forest Rangers need to start converting draws into wins to avoid the drop. Green Eagles (10th, 37 points) remain safely in mid-table.
Nchanga Rangers 1-0 Indeni FC – Indeni Relegated
Indeni FC’s relegation has now been confirmed following their 1-0 loss to Nchanga Rangers. With only 12 points from 30 matches, they are mathematically unable to escape the drop and will now prepare for life in the National Division One League next season.
For Nchanga Rangers (12th, 36 points), this victory provides a vital cushion in their fight for survival.
League Standings Update & Key Battles
Title Race:
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Power Dynamos (57 points, one game in hand) lead the table.
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Zesco United (54 points) is closing the gap.
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Nkana FC (51 points) is now seven points behind the leaders.
CAF Qualification Battle:
Relegation Battle:
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Indeni FC (12 points) is officially relegated.
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Mutondo Stars (31 points), Forest Rangers (31 points), Atletico Lusaka (33 points), Zanaco (33 points) and Lumwana Radiants (34 points) are all fighting to avoid the final two relegation spots.
Conclusion
With only a few games left in the season, every match is crucial for teams chasing the title, fighting for CAF qualification, or battling relegation. Zesco United’s late winner has kept the title race alive, while Nkana FC slipped up, making their challenge even harder.
At the bottom, Indeni FC’s relegation is now confirmed, while the fight to avoid the drop continues for several clubs. The MTN Super League drama is far from over, and the next round of fixtures will be decisive.
