Zambia Premier League Week 8: Match Results and Highlights
The Zambia Premier League provided football fans with thrilling action in its eighth week. In the eighth week of the Zambia Premier League, football fans were treated to a series of thrilling matches that showcased the competitiveness and excitement of Zambian football. From stunning goals to closely contested encounters, the weekend’s fixtures provided plenty of drama and action. As teams battled for crucial points and sought to climb the league standings, each match was filled with anticipation and excitement. Let’s delve into the results and highlights of these exciting fixtures.
Green Buffaloes Vs Green Eagles
On Friday, Green Buffaloes faced Green Eagles in a closely contested encounter that saw Green Buffaloes emerge victorious with a scoreline of 2-0. George Ngoma found the back of the net in the 39th minute, showcasing excellent finishing skills. The second goal was netted by Golden Mashata in the 79th minute. This win elevated Green Buffaloes to 8th place on the league table, amassing 11 points. Conversely, Green Eagles dropped to 14th place with 8 points after participating in 8 games.
Zanaco Vs Konkola Blades
Saturday’s action kicked off with Zanaco hosting Konkola Blades. Zanaco, coming from a 1-1 draw against Nkwazi, capitalized on home advantage and convincingly defeated Konkola Blades with a final score of 3-0. Brian Mwila was the star of the day, scoring a hat-trick in the 37th, 63rd, and 94th minutes. Zanaco moved up the league standings to 5th place, while Konkola Blades found themselves in 16th place with only 6 points from 8 games.
FC MUZA Vs Mufulira Wanderers
FC Muza hosted Mufulira Wanderers in a tightly contested match that saw the home team win by a goal to nil. Andrew Phiri scored for FC Muza in the 21st minute. Mufulira Wanderers’ hopes of a comeback were dashed when Bwembya Kakungu received a red card in the 84th minute. This victory propelled FC Muza to 2nd place on the league table, accumulating a total of 16 points. In contrast, Mufulira Wanderers slid to 9th place, tallying 11 points after 8 games.
Forest Rangers Vs Trident Kalumbila
The other match was between Forest Rangers and Trident Kalumbila, concluding in a 1-1 draw. The visitors took the lead in the 45th minute through an own goal by Leonard Makonga. The home team managed to find the equalizer in the 77th minute through Lazarous Chishimba. These results placed Forest Rangers in 10th place, while Trident Kalumbila occupied the 17th position with 4 points from 8 games this season.
Mutondo Stras Vs Prison Leopards
Newly promoted side Mutondo Stars hosted Prison Leopards, and the match ended with a scoreline of 3-2 in favor of Mutondo Stars. Lucky Sikanyika gave the home side an early lead in the 14th minute. The visitors managed to draw level thanks to an own goal by Charles Sichilima in the 45th minute. The home team restored the lead in the 58th minute through Dalisto Lungu, who again managed to score his second goal in the 75th minute. The visiting side managed to pull one back in the 80th minute through Junior Zulu. These results have seen Mutondo Stars go to fifth place with 14 points, while Prison Leopards have dropped to 15th with 6 points after 8 games.
Nkana Vs NAPSA Stars
Nkana hosting NAPSA Stars. In a dramatic encounter, the match concluded in a 1-1 draw, with both goals being scored in the second half. Harrison Chisala gave Nkana the lead in the 79th minute, but NAPSA Stars answered back in the 87th minute through Austine Banda. Nkana remained at the bottom of the league with only 3 points after 8 games, while NAPSA Stars secured 12th place with 9 points.
Red Arrows Vs Nkwazi
Red Arrows played host to Nkwazi, and the match ended with a scoreline of 4-0 in favor of Red Arrows. Ebengo Ikoko gave the home side the lead in the 16th minute, with Bendecit Chapeshi scoring a second for the home side in the 34th minute. Ebengo Ikoko continued his excellent form, scoring his second goal in the 45th minute. Ricky Banda joined the party in the 62nd minute when he scored the fourth goal for the home team. This victory propelled Red Arrows to the top of the league with 17 points, while Nkwazi occupied 11th place with 10 points.
Kansanshi Dynamos Vs Zesco United
The action continued on Sunday when Kansanshi Dynamos hosted Zesco United, with the latter aiming to collect maximum points and return to the summit of the league. Zesco United managed to find the back of the net in the 45th minute through Kelvin Kampamba. However, Kansanshi Dynamos managed to find the equalizer in the 57th minute through Marvin Jere. Zesco United secured 3rd place with 15 points, while Kansanshi Dynamos remained in 13th place with 8 points.
Kabwe Warriors Vs Power Dynamos
Defending champions Power Dynamos traveled to Godrey Ucal Chitalu Stadium for a thrilling encounter against Kabwe Warriors. Kabwe Warriors scored first through Mwamba Mutombo in the 4th Minute, and Ocean Mushure added a second in the 16th minute. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Kabwe Warriors. This victory took Kabwe Warriors to 4th place with 15 points, while Power Dynamos secured the 7th position with 12 points.
The eighth week of the Zambia Premier League certainly lived up to the expectations, delivering football fans a mix of skill, determination, and passion. From the resounding victories to closely fought draws, the matches showcased the immense talent and competitiveness that define Zambian football. Fans can only look forward to more thrilling action as the league progresses. As teams continue to battle for supremacy and coveted spots on the league table, the Zambia Premier League promises to provide football enthusiasts with moments of joy and heartbreak in the weeks to come.
