The ZPL National League enters Week 10 under unusual circumstances, with Week 9 postponed — meaning teams now return to action after an extended break. With Trident FC and Roan United jointly leading the standings on 19 points, the promotion battle remains fierce, while Ndola United sit bottom on just 3 points, desperately searching for a spark. Every fixture this weekend carries weight — from title ambitions to mid-table survival. Here is your full breakdown of the Week 10 fixtures and what’s at stake for each club.
LOCUS FC vs ROAN UNITED
📍 Lusaka Independence Stadium | Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 13:00
Locus FC sit 11th with 8 points, hovering dangerously above the bottom four. A win at home could propel them into mid-table safety, while a defeat risks dragging them further into the danger zone. They’ve drawn four of their eight matches, a sign of resilience — but also a failure to convert opportunities into victories.
Roan United, joint leaders with 19 points, know that a win could see them go top outright depending on Trident’s result. They have won six of their eight games, showcasing consistency and tactical maturity. However, an unexpected draw or defeat against Locus would hand major advantage to the chasing pack, particularly Chirundu United and Makeni All Stars.
RIVER PLATE vs MPULUNGU HARBOUR
📍 Lusaka Independence Stadium | Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 15:00
River Plate remain 16th with just 5 points, struggling both defensively and in transition play. A loss here could cement their place in the relegation zone for weeks to come. At home, they must show urgency — especially against a direct survival rival.
Mpulungu Harbour are only one point ahead in 15th (7 points), meaning this clash is effectively a six-pointer in the relegation battle. A win could catapult them as high as 12th depending on other results. However, failure to secure points could see them overtaken by Ndola United or Atletico Lusaka.
CHAMBISHI FC vs MAKENI ALL STARS
📍 Chambishi Stadium | Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 15:00
Chambishi FC, sitting in 9th with 9 points, have been unpredictable — capable of holding strong teams to draws yet struggling to close out games. A home win would bring them back into top six contention, while a loss risks settling them into mid-table obscurity.
Makeni All Stars, currently 4th with 16 points, are only three points off top spot and could leap into second place with victory. They have one of the best defensive records in the league, conceding just three goals. Dropping points against a lower-ranked Chambishi side would be a setback in their promotion charge.
INDENI FC vs LUMWANA RADIANTS
📍 Indeni Sports Complex | Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 15:00
Indeni FC sit 14th with 7 points, barely hanging above relegation waters. Their issue has been inconsistency — a win one week, a heavy loss the next. At home, against a mid-table side, they must capitalise or risk being overtaken by River Plate or Mpulungu Harbour.
Lumwana Radiants are 10th with 9 points, sandwiched in the congested mid-table block. A victory away from home could see them break into the top eight, while a loss may drop them into the lower half. Given their defensive discipline, they’ll likely play cautiously and hit on the counter.
NDOLA UNITED vs FOREST RANGERS
📍 Musa Kasonka Stadium | Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 15:00
Ndola United, bottom of the table with 3 points, are in crisis mode. They have not won a single match after eight attempts, scoring only two goals all season. A defeat here could stretch their winless run to nine and make survival even more difficult.
Forest Rangers are 5th with 16 points, enjoying a brilliant start and sitting firmly in the promotion conversation. A win pushes them potentially into the top three. But any complacency against the league’s bottom side could be costly.
JUMULO FC vs ATLETICO LUSAKA
📍 Garden Park Stadium | Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 15:00
Jumulo are 12th with 8 points, surviving on narrow scorelines and defensive football. A home victory would provide breathing room in the lower mid-table battle. However, another draw or defeat could drag them closer to the drop zone.
Atletico Lusaka, 17th with just 4 points, desperately need a result. They are second-bottom and risk being cut off from the pack. This fixture is a must-win for their morale and season ambitions.
TRIDENT FC vs KAFUE CELTIC
📍 Sentinel Ground | Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 15:00
Match of the Weekend!
Trident FC, top of the league with 19 points, have been ruthless and efficient — winning six of eight. A win keeps them top regardless of Roan’s result. However, they face a dangerous opponent in Kafue Celtic, who sit 6th with 14 points, just five behind.
Celtic know that an away win would throw them straight back into the promotion conversation. However, a defeat may widen the gap between themselves and the top four, making the season more complicated.
CHIPATA CITY COUNCIL vs KITWE UNITED
📍 David Kaunda Stadium | Sun 19 Oct 2025 | 15:00
Chipata City Council are 13th with 8 points, floating in unstable territory. A win would lift them safely into mid-table, but a loss could see them dragged into the bottom five. Their defensive structure must be solid against a free-flowing Kitwe United.
Kitwe United sit 8th with 11 points, just three off the promotion places. A win away could see them leap into 5th or 6th, depending on other outcomes. This fixture is the definition of opportunity — but only if they take it.
CHIRUNDU UNITED vs AGUILA STARS
📍 Edwin Imboela Stadium | Sun 19 Oct 2025 | 15:00
Chirundu United, 3rd with 17 points, remain very much in the title race. A win at home would apply pressure on Roan and Trident and possibly see them top the table if results elsewhere go in their favour.
Aguila Stars are 7th with 11 points, with one of the best attacking records (13 goals scored). A win would push them closer to the promotion pack, while a loss could see them slip into mid-table stagnation.
Conclusion
With promotion hopes and survival battles intensifying, ZPL National League Week 10 promises drama across all grounds. Trident FC vs Kafue Celtic headlines the weekend, while River Plate vs Mpulungu Harbour shapes the relegation narrative. Every point matters — and the table could look very different by Sunday evening.
