ZPL: Women’s Super-Division Week 3 Overview: Results and Standings
Week 3 of the ZPL Women’s Super-Division brought thrilling matches, standout performances, and crucial points that have shaped the early standings of the season. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the results, goal scorers, and their impact on the league table.
Week 3 Results and Key Performances
- Green Buffaloes Women 4-0 Nkwazi Queens
- Goal Scorers: Maylan Mulenga (2), Bwalya Namute Chileshe, Diana Banda
- Standings Impact: Green Buffaloes Women moved up to 8th with 4 points, while Nkwazi Queens are struggling in 11th place with just 3 points.
- Elite Ladies 1-0 ZISD Women
- Goal Scorer: Pauline Zulu
- Standings Impact: Elite Ladies continue their strong start, holding 3rd place with 6 points. ZISD Women are in 7th place with 4 points after this narrow loss.
- Indeni Roses 3-0 Red Arrows Women
- Goal Scorers: Sarah Moyo, Luwi Muyoyu, Ngosa Chalwe (P)
- Standings Impact: Indeni Roses maintain the top spot, tied with Zesco Ndola Girls at 9 points each but leading on goal difference. Red Arrows Women are 10th with 3 points.
- Trident Queens 1-1 Police Dove Queens
- Goal Scorers: Florence Kasonde (Trident Queens) | Edah Lungu (Police Dove Queens)
- Standings Impact: Both teams are locked at 4 points each, with Trident Queens in 5th and Police Dove Queens in 6th.
- Zanaco Ladies 0-2 Zesco Ndola Girls
- Goal Scorers: Dorothy Daka, Avell Chitundu
- Standings Impact: Zesco Ndola Girls are in 2nd place, tied on 9 points with Indeni Roses. Zanaco Ladies continue their struggle, sitting 17th with no points.
- Luyando Foundation Girls 2-1 Choma Warriors Academy
- Goal Scorers: Juliet Mulubwa (2) | Esther Mutinta (Choma Warriors Academy)
- Standings Impact: Luyando Foundation rises to 9th with 3 points, while Choma Warriors are at 16th with no points.
- Yasa Queens 2-1 Nkana Queens
- Goal Scorers: Harriet Matipa, Adnelly Sakala (Yasa Queens) | Mapalo Chunya (Nkana Queens)
- Standings Impact: Yasa Queens hold 4th place with 6 points, and Nkana Queens remain at the bottom in 18th with no points.
- Play It Forward Queens 0-0 Green Eagles Women
- Standings Impact: Both teams secure their first points of the season, with Play It Forward Queens in 14th and Green Eagles Women in 13th, each with 1 point.
- Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens 0-0 Nchanga Rangers Queens
- Standings Impact: Kamfinsa Blue Eagles remain in 12th place with 2 points, while Nchanga Queens are just above the relegation zone in 15th with 1 point.
Key Standings Insights
- Indeni Roses and Zesco Ndola Girls are setting the pace, both unbeaten with perfect records.
- Elite Ladies and Yasa Queens are in close pursuit, each with 6 points from their opening three games.
- Nkwazi Queens, Nkana Queens, Zanaco Ladies, and Choma Warriors are in need of quick turnarounds as they occupy the lower spots on the table.
Week 3 of the ZPL Women’s Super Division has set the tone for an exciting and competitive season ahead. Indeni Roses and Zesco Ndola Girls have asserted their dominance early on, with perfect records that keep them at the top of the standings. Elite Ladies and Yasa Queens are not far behind, showing resilience and tactical prowess in their matches.
The standout performances from Green Buffaloes Women, with their emphatic 4-0 win, and consistent displays from teams like Elite Ladies and Indeni Roses highlight the depth of talent across the league. On the other hand, struggles continue for teams like Nkana Queens, Zanaco Ladies, and Choma Warriors, who will be eager to turn their fortunes around in the coming weeks.
As the season progresses, every point will be crucial, and teams will need to maintain their momentum or find new strategies to climb the standings. The competitiveness and unpredictability of the league promise more thrilling encounters, where every match could significantly alter the standings.
With Indeni Roses and Zesco Ndola Girls setting the early pace, the race for the top spot remains wide open, ensuring an engaging and exciting journey for fans and teams alike. Keep following the action as the ZPL Women’s Super Division continues to deliver high-quality football and captivating storylines!
