ZPL: National Division One League Week 4 Recap
Week 4 of the ZPL National Division One League delivered thrilling action across all fixtures, as teams battled to climb the league standings. Below is a summary of each match and the current league standings.
Week 4 Results:
- Konkola Blades 2-1 Prison Leopards
Konkola Blades continued their perfect start with a 2-1 victory over Prison Leopards. Goals from Kasonde Bwalya and Emmanuel Sakala secured the win, while Miete Landu scored for the Leopards.
- Mines United 0-3 Ndola United
Ndola United dominated Mines United with a comprehensive 3-0 victory. Goals came from Savior Kunda, Shadrick Phiri, and Chabu Chibondo, showcasing Ndola United’s attacking prowess.
- Kansanshi Dynamos 1-1 Riverplate
Kansanshi Dynamos were held to a 1-1 draw by Riverplate. Kizito Kezeron scored for Dynamos, and Charles Chabala netted the equalizer for Riverplate, resulting in shared points.
- Jumulo 1-1 Kafue Celtic
Jumulo and Kafue Celtic also played to a 1-1 draw. Alex Mwitwa scored for Jumulo, while Ronald Simwinga was on target for Kafue Celtic.
- Kitwe United 2-0 Leopards Hill
Kitwe United secured a convincing 2-0 win over Leopards Hill, with Chileshe Musonda scoring both goals to guide his team to victory.
- Chirundu United 2-1 Aguila Stars
Chirundu United edged Aguila Stars 2-1 in a closely contested match. Philimon Chilimina and Joseph Mwansa were on the scoresheet for Chirundu United.
- Chipata United 2-2 Chambishi
A thrilling encounter saw Chipata United and Chambishi draw 2-2. Chipata’s Gibson Nyondo Banda scored twice, while Ngayaen Mpanga Yves and Moses Soko found the net for Chambishi.
- Mpulungu Harbour 2-1 Young Green Buffaloes
Mpulungu Harbour earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Young Green Buffaloes with goals from Levinson Mumba and Adams Chitambala.
- Kafue Eagles 0-0 Trident
Kafue Eagles and Trident played out a goalless draw, with both teams unable to find the back of the net despite several attempts.
League Standings After Week 4:
Top 4 Teams:
- Konkola Blades – Leading the table with 12 points from 4 matches, having won all their games with a goal difference of +5.
- Trident – In second place with 8 points from 4 matches, showing strong form with 2 wins and 2 draws.
- Mpulungu Harbour – Also on 7 points, Mpulungu Harbour’s solid performance includes 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.
- Kansanshi Dynamos – Rounding off the top 4 with 7 points, Kansanshi Dynamos have shown resilience with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.
Bottom Teams:
- Mines United are struggling at the bottom of the table, with no wins and just 1 point from their 4 matches, accompanied by a goal difference of -7.
