ZPL National League Week 8: Game Results and Table Analysis
The ZPL National League’s Week 8 delivered a series of thrilling matches that significantly impacted the standings. Konkola Blades dropped their first points of the season in a goalless draw with Trident, but they remain top of the table. Mines United continued their excellent form, recording their third consecutive win, while Prison Leopards climbed to fourth after a 2-1 victory over Y. Green Buffaloes.
Prison Leopards 2-1 Y. Green Buffaloes Prison Leopards secured an important 2-1 victory over Y. Green Buffaloes, with early goals from Isaac Ngoma (11′) and Maximilian Elimbi (45′). Y. Green Buffaloes’ Nebart Musamba pulled one back in the 76th minute, but it wasn’t enough to salvage the game. The win brings Prison Leopards to fourth place in the table, now with 13 points, while Y. Green Buffaloes remain in 17th position with just six points after seven games.
Ndola United 0-1 Leopards Hill FC Leopards Hill FC grabbed an away win against Ndola United, with Josephat Kasusu scoring the only goal in the 39th minute. This crucial result lifts Leopards Hill FC to 15th place with seven points, though they still have a goal difference of -5. Ndola United, with just one win this season, sit in 6th place but will need to improve their form to stay in the top half of the table.
Konkola Blades 0-0 Trident In a tightly contested match, league leaders Konkola Blades were held to a 0-0 draw by Trident. This is the first time Konkola Blades have dropped points this season, but they remain unbeaten with 22 points from 8 games. Trident, on the other hand, sit in 10th position with 9 points, showing resilience against the top team.
Kitwe United 1-1 Aguila Stars Kitwe United drew 1-1 against Aguila Stars in a balanced game. Kalolamanda Sichivula put Kitwe United ahead just after halftime in the 47th minute, but Patience Chipemba equalized for Aguila Stars in the 45th minute. Aguila Stars sit comfortably in 5th place with 11 points, while Kitwe United are in 10th place with 9 points.
Kansanshi Dynamos 0-0 Chambishi Kansanshi Dynamos and Chambishi played out a goalless draw, which keeps Kansanshi Dynamos in 2nd place with 17 points, while Chambishi remains in 9th with 9 points. Kansanshi Dynamos are still within striking distance of Konkola Blades, though they’ll need to find more wins to challenge for the top spot.
Mines United 1-0 Kafue Celtics Mines United extended their winning streak to three games with a late winner from Fanwell Visuwa in the 86th minute. Mines United now sit in 7th place with 10 points, while Kafue Celtics are struggling in 14th place, with just seven points.
Kafue Eagles 0-2 Chirundu United Chirundu United recorded a convincing 2-0 win over Kafue Eagles, thanks to a brace from Philimon Chilimina (57′, 80′). Chirundu United now moves to 13th place with 8 points, while Kafue Eagles remain in 16th place, with only 6 points from 7 games.
Week 8 of the ZPL National League has shuffled the standings, with Konkola Blades still leading despite dropping points. Kansanshi Dynamos are in pursuit, while teams like Mines United and Prison Leopards continue to climb the table. At the other end, Kafue Eagles and Y. Green Buffaloes struggle to gain traction as the competition heats up. With more action to come, the race for promotion and safety promises more drama in the coming weeks.
