Mutondo Stars Soar to Second After Titus Chansa’s Heroics
In a thrilling Week 8 MTN Zambia Premier League clash, Mutondo Stars triumphed 2-1 over Forest Rangers, thanks to a brace from Titus Chansa. The midfielder opened the scoring early before sealing the victory with a penalty, pushing his team to second place on the table. Despite an equalizer from Ian Sindaye, Forest Rangers’ chances dwindled after two red cards, one of which led to Chansa’s decisive penalty. Mutondo’s fourth consecutive win solidifies their status as serious title contenders this season.
Mutondo’s Unstoppable Rise Mutondo Stars have quickly become the team to watch, having secured victories over top sides like Mufulira Wanderers, Red Arrows, and Indeni. Their ability to overcome a resilient Forest Rangers team further highlights their growing confidence and cohesion under pressure. Chansa’s form has been particularly impressive, with his ability to find the back of the net consistently keeping Mutondo’s unbeaten run alive. His leadership on the pitch was vital in breaking down a determined Rangers defense.
ZESCO United Remain Top Elsewhere, league leaders ZESCO United continued their dominance with a narrow 1-0 victory over Indeni in the Ndola derby. Dennis Nya’s stoppage-time goal maintained ZESCO’s four-point lead at the top, with the Ndola giants standing firm despite a spirited challenge from their local rivals. Indeni’s struggles continue, sitting at the bottom of the table with just one point, leaving their future in the league in serious jeopardy.
Challenges for Forest Rangers Forest Rangers, once hopeful of a top-four finish, have hit a rough patch, suffering their second defeat in as many games. Their indiscipline cost them dearly against Mutondo, with two red cards leaving them short-handed in the dying minutes. Assistant coach Manchi Janza acknowledged the disappointment but emphasized the need to stay focused and bounce back in the coming weeks. Their recent slide has seen them drop to seventh on the table, but they’ll be eager to regain momentum.
Atletico Lusaka’s Resurgence Atletico Lusaka also registered a significant win, beating Green Eagles 1-0 at Nkoloma Stadium. Samson Malaya’s goal ensured maximum points for the “Bad Boys,” moving them to sixth on the log with 12 points. Eagles, who had the chance to break into the top four, now find themselves in 11th place, needing to regroup and rediscover their winning form.
Tough Battle for Indeni Indeni’s season continues to unravel, with their latest defeat to ZESCO United leaving them rooted to the bottom. Despite their efforts, Indeni couldn’t hold on in the Ndola derby, conceding a last-minute goal. Head coach Tennant Chembo expressed frustration with the officiating, particularly the red card decision that swung the game. With just one point from eight matches, Indeni’s fight for survival is looking increasingly uphill.
