Zambia’s Power Dynamos coach, Osward Mutapa, has singled out an aspect that gives their opponents ASEC Mimosa an edge going into Saturday’s game.

The former Zambia under-20 football team coach shared his insights on the Ivorians ahead of the two teams’ CAF Champions League game.

Mutapa cited Mimosa’s CAF football experience as a factor that gives the West Africans an advantage in the preliminary round, first leg match.

“We are ready to play for a win,” Mutapa told the team’s media.

“Another important game for the team, and the players and everyone involved in Power Dynamos. Our preparations have been going on well, so we are ready to play and play to win.

“It will be a difficult game, but I think it is a self-motivating game. We acknowledge the experience of our opponents, but we have ambition. We have a team that is ready and ready to win.”

The MTN Super League kings will bank on in-form Kenyan striker Moses Shumah during the match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

Ahead of the continental game, Shuma scored a brace for Dynamos on his debut last week when they overcame Napsa Stars 2-0 in a domestic league game at Arthur Davis Stadium in Kitwe.

Zanaco survived relegation on the final day of the MTN Super League season on Saturday despite a 1-0 loss to red Arrows, sending Atletico Lusaka back to the second-tier.

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Atletico led 2-1 at second-placed ZESCO United with 17 minutes remaining on the clock, but lost 3-2 to drop into the bottom four.

Benjamin Chisala and Julius Kumwenda scored their goals in the first half, but Alex Ng'onga netted twice, the second a penalty, and George Ngoma scored to give ZESCO the win.

Angel Lubamba’s goal on 51 minutes was enough to give Arrows the win over Atletico that sees the former champions finish the campaign in fourth.

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Champions Power Dynamos were held to a 1-1 draw by Nchanga Rangers as Titus Chansa cancelled out Lukeza Ange Sama’s early strike.

Nkana FC beat Kabwe Warriors 2-0 to secure third place as Idris Mbombo and Charles Zulu netted for the home side.

Aaron Musore’s early goal settled the nerves at Green Eagles as they started the day in the bottom four, but won 1-0 at home to FC MUZA.

Green Buffaloes won 2-1 at Mufulira Wanderers as Chilimba Moonga and Bornwell Mwape scored. Samuel Chiposa netted a consolation goal for the hosts.

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Richard Zulu and Paul Tembo were on target as already relegated Lumwana Radiants was 2-0 at Nkwazi.

Forest Rangers, who had already had their fate sealed at the start of the day, won 3-1 at Indeni. Tiki Chiluba, Hope Katwishi and Chris Mugala scored for Rangers, while Logic Ching'andu netted for bottom side Indeni.

NAPSA Stars and Mutondo Stars played to a 0-0 draw.

With the top two places already decided in the MTN Super League, the only matter left to be settled in the final round of the season on Saturday is the relegation mix.

Power Dynamos have been crowned champions and have a seven-point lead over second-placed Zesco United, who in turn are five points ahead of Nkana FC in third.

At the bottom of the table, Indeni, Lumwana Radiants and Forest Rangers know they will be playing in the second-tier next season, but the last relegation spot is to be decided between five clubs.

Green Eagles currently fill that place with 38 points and a -3 goal-difference. Above them are Atletico Lusaka (39 points, -18 goal-difference), Zanaco (39, -6), Mutondo Stars (40, -8) and Nchanga Rangers (41, +1).

Eagles have a home game against FC Muza, a tough prospect against a side pushing for a third win in a row to end the season. They will need at least a point.

Atletico Lusaka are away at Zesco, who have nothing to play for but are defending an 11-game unbeaten run at home in all competitions dating back to November.

Zanaco go to Red Arrows, who are pushing for a third-place finish. They have not won away at Arrows since 2016 and not won any of their last nine meetings.

Mutondo Stars are at Napsa Stars and know a point may not be enough if results go against them.

Nchanga Rangers will need just a draw to be safe, but welcome champions Power Dynamos.

All the games will kick-off simultaneously at 3pm CAT.

A 98th minute penalty winner from Brian Masanyinga has secured the MTN Super League title for Power Dynamos as they defeated Green Eagles 1-0 on Saturday to take an unassailable lead at the top of the table.

It looked as though Dynamos may have to wait until the final day of the season to secure their eighth league championship, but Masanyinga converted his spot-kick to secure the title.

Dynamos move to 67 points from their 33 games, seven points ahead of second-placed ZESCO United, who are in action on Sunday.

ZESCO have at least been assured of CAF Confederation Cup football next season with second place after Nkana FC’s 5-2 loss at FC MUZA meant they now cannot be caught.

Andrew Phiri and Rickson Ng'ambi scored a brace for MUZA, to go with a goal for Given Kalusa, Lazarous Kambole and Idriss Mbombo had put Nkana 2-1 up.

Lumwana Radiants’ stay in the top flight was ended after a 2-0 loss to NAPSA Stars. Mathew Tolopa and Evans Kayombo Jr netted the goals for the visitors.

Forest Rangers are now in serious peril three points from safety with one game to go after they lost 1-0 to Red Arrows. Noris Mubanga Kalamba scored the only goal of the game.

Atletico Lusaka took a giant step to safety with a 2-0 win at already relegated Indeni as Benjamin Chisala and Thomas Chisi scored goals for the visitors. Theya re two points above the drop zone with a game to play.

Zanaco were also big winners on Saturday and have the same scenario after they were 2-0 home winners against Mufulira Wanderers. Chawanangwa Kaonga scored a brace of goals in the first half.

Green Buffaloes and Nchanga Rangers played to a 0-0 draw in the other game on Saturday.

Power Dynamos will be seeking to claim the win they need to clinch the 2024/25 MTN Super League title when they host relegation-threatened Green Eagles on Saturday, but may be crowned champions even in defeat.

Dynamos, who are seeking an eighth championship, lead second-placed Zesco United by four points with two rounds to play.

A win will take them out of sight, while a draw would leave Zesco needing a victory at Mutondo Stars on Sunday to stay in the hunt and take the title race to the final day.

If Zesco fail to get at least a point at Stars, then Dynamos will be crowned champions no matter what the outcome of their game.

Dynamos also have a vastly superior goal difference (+31) compared to Zesco (+14), which is worth an extra point.

But they will want to take all equations out of the picture by simply winning at home against Eagles, who themselves are only two points above the relegation zone and still in a battle for survival.

Dynamos suffered a 1-0 loss to Red Arrows in the cup last weekend, which, coupled with their 1-1 draw with Nkana in the league, means they are winless in two games. This after they had gone on a 12-game winning run in all competitions, 10 of them in the league.

They have won 10 of their previous 29 league clashes with Eagles to go with six defeats and 13 draws.

Zesco have won their last six games in all competitions, including a 1-0 semifinal victory over Nkana in the cup last time out. Three of those wins have been in the league.

But their form on the road has been patchy and they will know this is a tricky fixture against a desperate opponent who are one point above the relegation zone.

Nkana FC will hope to keep their slim hopes of second place alive when they go to FC Muza. Nkana are five points behind Zesco with two games to play and need the latter to lose both of their remaining games.

The rest of the focus will be at the foot of the table and the relegation scrap.

Indeni are already down, but second-bottom Lumwana Radiants could move out of the relegation zone with a win at home to Napsa Stars. Radiants have 34 points and are two from safety.

Third-bottom Forest Rangers (35 points) have a tough home clash with Red Arrows, while Atletico Lusaka (36), who fill the remaining relegation place, are at Indeni.

Zanaco (36) are only out of the bottom four on goal difference and welcome seventh-placed Mufulira Wanderers.

Power Dynamos left it late to claim a point in the Kitwe Derby against hosts Nkana FC but their 1-1 draw in the MTN Super League moves them a step closer to the title this season.

They are four points ahead of second-placed Zesco United, who beat relegation-threatened Lumwana Radiants 1-0 on Monday to keep their slim hopes alive with two rounds to play.

Dynamos needed an injury-time penalty from Brian Masaninga to rescue a point against Nkana FC, who had taken the lead via Jacob Ngulube just past the hour mark.

The draw ends a run of 10 straight league wins for Dynamos, which have seen them catapulted into first place in recent months.

One more victory in their final two games will ensure Dynamos are champions for an eighth time, with fixtures at home to Green Eagles (scheduled for May 3) and away at Nchanga Rangers (May 17) to come.

Freddy Michael scored the only goal of the game as Zesco kept up the heat on the leaders, and they go to Mutondo Stars and host Atletico Lusaka in their final two games.

Forest Rangers improved their chances of survival with a 1-0 win at Mufulira Wanderers, handed to them by Hope Katwishi after 15 minutes. They are now a point behind Zanaco in the safety of 14th, and their win ended a run of nine straight draws.

Zanaco lost 2-0 at Nchanga Rangers as Christopher Itaka and Luzeka Sama scored in the first half, and are only put out of the bottom four on goal difference.

They have 36 points, the same number as Atletico Lusaka, but they are ahead of the latter on goal difference.

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Atletico lost 2-1 at home to Mutondo Stars, a game they would have seen as a big opportunity to get out of the relegation places.

Chris Mwansa and Ghanaian Richmond Adongo netted for Stars to give them a 2-0 lead, before Atletico pulled one back through Benjamin Chisala, but they were unable to find an equaliser.

Defending champions Red Arrows beat bottom side Indeni FC 2-1 thanks to Alassane Diara’s brace. Jonathan Munalula had given the already-relegated visitors an early lead.

Green Eagles moved two points clear of the drop zone thanks to a 2-2 draw with Green Buffaloes.

Buffaloes twice led, thanks to goals from Bornwell Mwape, but Simon Mulenga and Mathias Tito equalised for the hosts.

Napsa Stars are now four points clear of the drop zone after they also drew 2-2 with Kabwe Warriors.

Evans Kayombo gave Stars the lead, but they needed an injury-time equaliser from Godfrey Binga to rescue a point. Saith Sakala and Mwamba Mutombo netted for the Warriors.

FC Muza claimed a 2-1 win at Nkwazi that just about guarantees their safety as they moved five points clear of the drop zone with two rounds to play.

Javier Mum and Given Kalusa scored either side of a goal by Mathews Mashimikilo for Nkwazi.

Power Dynamos could be crowned champions of the MTN Super League on Sunday when they travel to Nkana FC in the Kitwe Derby in Ndola, which would be a historic moment for the club to lift the trophy against their local rivals.

Dynamos are seeking an eighth Zambian league title and look certain to complete the job, perhaps even this weekend.

They currently have a six-point lead over second-placed Zesco United with three rounds remaining in the championship, and are nine points ahead of Nkana. Dynamos’ +31 goal-difference is virtually worth another point compared to Zesco (+13) and Nkana (+20).

Should they draw or win and Zesco fail to beat relegation-threatened Lumwana Radiants at home on Saturday and the title will be mathematically assured.

But even a Dynamos victory coupled with a Zesco win will realistically put them on the very brink of the title and make it almost certain they will be champions.

Dynamos come into the game with Nkana on the back of 10 straight wins, in which time they have conceded only a single goal. Nkana have been in goof form themselves and are unbeaten in six (W4 D2).

Nkana have won the last two clashes between the sides, though the four before that were won by Dynamos. A feature of this fixture is a lack of draws, just six in the last 32 league meetings.

Zesco have to hope they slip up and beat Radiants, who are two points from safety at the foot of the table.

Indeni are the only side already relegated having managed to win only three of their 31 games to date.

Second-bottom Forest Rangers are four points adrift of safety and could conceivably be relegated this weekend. They are at seventh-placed Mufulira Wanderers having remarkably drawn their last nine games, five of those by 0-0 scorelines.

Mutondo Stars are the other side in the bottom four and they host Atletico Lusaka, who are two points ahead of them, in a real relegation six-pointer.

Zanaco are two point clear of the drop-zone but still in danger as they go to Nchanga Rangers, who are a point better off.

All teams from ninth-placed Napsa Stars, who have 39 points, will still be sweating on the relegation equation.

Other games on Saturday see Red Arrows host Indeni, Nkwazi welcome FC Muza, Green Eagles entertain Green Buffaloes and Kabwe Warriors go to Napsa Stars.

Power Dynamos moved closer to the 2024-25 MTN Super League title with a 2-0 victory over Nkwazi on Wednesday to maintain their six-point lead at the top of the table with three rounds of matches remaining.

Goals from Titus Chansa and Prince Mumba sealed the win for Dynamos, who now look odds-on to win an eighth league title, regaining the trophy they last won in the 2022-23 season.

Second-placed ZESCO United kept their fading hopes alive with a 1-0 away win at Kabwe Warriors as Leonard Mulenga scored the only goal on 36 minutes.

ZESCO will at least hope to hold onto second place, which would mean CAF Confederation Cup football next season. They are three points ahead of Nkana FC, who also claimed a 1-0 away win.

Idris Mbombo scored the only goal in the first half as Nkana claimed victory at Green Buffaloes.

Zanaco took a step towards safety as they won 1-0 at Green Eagles, with Robert Saizi scoring the only goal.

Zanaco are two points above the drop-zone.

Atletico Lusaka moved themselves out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win at outgoing champions Red Arrows. 

Samon Malaya scored what could be a precious winner in the 90th minute.

The 0-0 draw between Forest Rangers and Nchanga Rangers means the former are second bottom in the table, now four points from safety.

Lumwana Radiants drop into the bottom four after they lost 1-0 at home to Mutondo Stars, who boosted their survival hopes.

The latter are still in the relegation zone though.

Already-relegated Indeni picked up only their third win of the campaign when they beat Mufulira Wanderers 1-0 at home.

Jonathan Munalula scored the goal just past the hour-mark.

The match between FC MUZA and NAPSA Stars that was originally scheduled for Wednesday has been moved to Saturday due to the unavailability of the match venue.

Power Dynamos will be looking to extend their commanding six-point lead at the top of the MTN Super League when they host Nkwazi on Wednesday afternoon as a full round of midweek matches are played.

Dynamos’ advantage at the top of the table makes them odds-on favourites to lift the league title, especially as they have won their last nine league games in a row.

Nkwazi have been no slouches and come off back-to-back wins as they are unbeaten in five (D3).

They are still in with a chance of finishing second this season as they trail ZESCO United by five points with 12 still up for grabs.

But recent history is not in their favour as Dynamos have won six of the last seven meetings (D1), with Nkwazi’s last away success in the league in 2019.

ZESCO will be hoping for a slip-up but they have a tough away trip to fourth-placed Kabwe Warriors.

With second place earning a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup next season, ZESCO can ill-afford any slip-ups themselves.

They have 54 points, with Nkana FC on 51 and Warriors and Nkwazi on 49.

RELEGATION BATTLE

Defending champions Red Arrows have 47 points and would need a major calamity from the teams above them, to finish in second, with it now mathematically impossible for them to retain their title.

Nkana are at Green Buffaloes as they come off back-to-back draws that stunted their title hopes, but they did win the three games prior to that.

Their last away win at Buffaloes in the league was in 2018.

Red Arrows host Atletico Lusaka, who are one of eight teams possibly still involved in the relegation mix.

Bottom side Indeni have already had their fate sealed, but it is tight from there, with Mutondo Stars on 31 points along with Forest Rangers, and Atletico the fourth team in the relegation zone on 33.

Zanaco also have 33 points but a superior goal-difference, with Lumwana Radiants (34), Nchanga Rangers (36), FC MUZA (37), Green Eagles (37) and even NAPSA Stars (38) all still nervously looking over their shoulder.

Radiants take on Mutondo Stars in a huge relegation six-pointer, while FC MUZA host NAPSA Stars and Zanaco welcome Green Eagles.

Forest Rangers play host to Nchanga Rangers in another game that could have a huge bearing on deciding who goes down the season.

Mufulira Wanderers go to Indeni in the other fixture played on Wednesday.

 

ZESCO United kept their MTN Super League title hopes alive with a late 1-0 victory over FC MUZA on Wednesday to move to within three points of leaders Power Dynamos, albeit having played a game more.

ZESCO have only four games remaining now in the campaign and will likely have to win each of those to overhaul Dynamos, who take their eight-game winning run into an away clash at NAPSA Stars on Thursday.

ZESCO looked as though they would have to settle for a draw before Leonard Mulenga popped up with a 95th minute winner to take the points.

Nkana FC saw their title hopes fade following a 2-2 home draw with relegation-threatened Zanaco. Nkana are six points behind Dynamos but have also played a game more.

They did at least come from two goals down as Wilson Chisala and Dominic Kanda gave Zanaco a 2-0 head-start.

But Idris Mbombo scored either side of halftime to draw Nkana level.

The result leaves Zanaco outside the relegation zone on goal-difference only as they remain in a precarious position.

Kabwe Warriors were held to a 0-0 draw by Mutondo Stars, while Nkwazi climbed into fifth with a 2-0 win at home to Green Buffaloes.

Kenneth Kasanga scored their first and Innocent Kashita netted the second.

Champions Red Arrows slumped to a 1-0 loss at Mufulira Wanderers as their title defence came to a stuttering halt.

Maybin Mpoya scored the only goal from the penalty-spot on 50 minutes.

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Lumwana Radiants climbed out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Atletico Lusaka as Abraham Kanyanga and Richard Zulu scored twice in the final 17 minutes.

Raymond Mwiinga pulled a goal back for the hosts but it was too little, too late.

Radiants are now a point clear of the drop-zone, but Atletico are very much in it.

Forest Rangers are two points from safety in third bottom as they played to a 1-1 draw with Green Eagles.

Chipa Kamunema put the latter in front, but Musa Kalwiji grabbed what could be a precious pint for the side with an equaliser.

Christopher Itaka’s penalty five minutes from the end gave Nchanga Rangers a 1-0 home win over bottom side Indeni FC, who were relegated several weeks ago.

 

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Power Dynamos took a giant step towards the MTN Super League title with a 1-0 victory over ZESCO United on Sunday to open up a six point lead at the top of the table with five games remaining.

Ismaël Ankobo scored the only goal of the game on 51 minutes as Dynamos put themselves in firm control of the title race with a huge win in their season as they chase an eighth championship victory.

Dynamos have now won their last eight Super League games in a row, hitting top form at the right time in the season to pull clear of their title rivals.

In the only other game played on the weekend, Zanaco remain in deep relegation trouble after they lost 3-1 at home to Nkwazi.

Strikes by Richard Ocran and Christopher Zulu, and an own goal from Dalitso Phiri, took Nkwazi to the victory. Wilson Chisala scored what proved a consolation for Zanaco.

Zanaco are a single point above the relegation zone, while sixth-placed Nkwazi stay in contention for a Confederation Cup place next season.

The top two will meet in a potentially season-defining clash in the MTN Super League when Power Dynamos hosts Zesco United on Sunday.

Dynamos lead Zesco by three points in the table with six games remaining for each and were they to stretch that advantage to six points, on current form it would be hard to see how they could be reeled in.

Dynamos are on a seven-game winning streak as they seek to regain the league title they last won in the 2022/23 campaign.

Their winning run since the start of February has seen them score 17 goals and conceded one. They are unbeaten in nine in all (W8 D1).

It is a far cry from an awful December when they went five games without a victory (D1 L4) and seemed to blow their title chances.

Zesco, by contrast, have been up and down of late with two draws, a defeat and a single victory in their last four games.

That has allowed Dynamos to overhaul them at the top of the table and steal the march in the title race.

Matches between these two have been characterized by draws in recent times.

Zesco won 2-0 earlier this campaign, but before that the teams played to five draws in a row.

Zesco edge the league head-to-head in the last 37 meetings, winning 12 to Dynamos 11, with 14 draws included. In matches at Dynamos that swings 6-4 in the home side’s favour, with eight draws.

In another important game on Saturday, relegation-threatened Zanaco host Nkwazi.

Zanaco sit a point above the drop zone but could climb into 12th with a win and ease their worries somewhat. Nkwazi are in sixth place and will stay there, even with three points.

Nkwazi have only ever won once in 14 previous clashes at Zanaco (D5 L8), which was in 2023.

 

Kabwe Warriors reignited their MTN Super League title hopes with a 2-0 victory over Lumwana Radiants on Wednesday to move to within six points of leaders Power Dynamos, albeit having played a game more.

A penalty from David Obashi and a second strike by Francis Banda handed the points to Warriors to end a run of four games without a win.

They will need a strong finish to the campaign and for Dynamos to slip up to have any chance of lifting the trophy.

Defending champions Red Arrows claimed a 2-1 win over Nchanga Rangers which leaves them still in contention, though only just.

Ackim Mumba gave Arrows the lead, before Mohamed Soumahoro equalised for Rangers. However, a goal three minutes before halftime by Godfrey Ngwenya proved to be the winner.

Green Buffaloes and Napsa Stars played to a 2-2 draw in a seesaw battle. Lyson Banda and Felix Banda twice gave Buffaloes the lead, but Stars equalised on both occasions through Simon Nkhata and Luka Banda as the teams shared the spoils.

Green Buffaloes earned a 2-1 win at already relegated Indeni FC despite having to come from behind. Mwila Kalumba gave Indeni a first-half lead, but Warren Kunda and Nkunda Nkandu turned the fixture on its head in the Eagles’ favour.

Given Kalusa gave FC MUZA the lead in their home clash with Mutondo Stars but Moise Kaniki Pumba equalised for the latter in a 1-1 draw.

The MTN Super League continues in midweek with five matches to be played on Wednesday that will have a bearing at both ends of the table.

The top two are not in action as Power Dynamos host Zesco United on Sunday in a have clash that could have a major bearing on the title race.

But the midweek games give the chasing pack a chance to play catch-up and keep themselves in the hunt.

Fourth-place Kabwe Warriors could narrow the gap between themselves and Dynamos to six points if they win at home against Lumwana Radiants.

Warriors are, however, winless in four games (L3 D1) which has seen their title charge stutter. Radiants are in desperate need of the points as lie in the relegation zone, on point from safety.

Defending champions Red Arrows can move to within seven points of the top as they welcome Nchanga Rangers. The latter are four games unbeaten (W2 D2) but still only two points above the drop-zone.

Rangers have lost only one of their previous nine games against Arrows (W3 D5) since 2016.

Other matches on Wednesday see Green Buffaloes welcome Napsa Stars in a mid-table battle, already relegated Indeni FC host Green Eagles and second-bottom Mutondo Stars go to FC Muza.

Power Dynamos made it seven MTN Super League wins in a row when they defeated Mutondo Stars 2-0 away from home to maintain their three-point lead at the top of the table in midweek action.

Dynamos have raced to the top of the Super League on the back of their outstanding form, that has seen them score 17 goals in those seven matches and concede only once.

Fredrick Mulambia and Prince Mumba were on target in the first half of their latest win.

Second-placed ZESCO United were 1-0 winners at Green Buffaloes as David Simukonda scored the only goal of the game two minutes into the second half.

Nkana FC have entrenched their place in third, five points behind Dynamos, as they made it a third win in succession with a 4-1 home mauling of bottom side Indeni, whose relegation has been confirmed.

A brace from Harrison Chisala and further strikes by Idris Mbombo and Moses Phiri gave Nkana the easy win. Indent actually opened the scoring through Jonathan Mulalula, but it proved a consolation.

Fourth-placed Kabwe Warriors ended a run of three straight defeats when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Atletico Lusaka.

Defending champions Red Arrows saw their poor run continue when they were held to a 1-1 draw at Green Eagles. Ackim Mumba gave arrows the halftime lead, but Simon Mulenga equalised for Eagles.

Zanaco’s relegation fears were compounded when they lost 1-0 at NAPSA Stars, with Collins Sikombe getting the only goal of the game just past the hour-mark.

Javier Mum Boho gave FC MUZA the lead at Lumwana Radiants, but the game finished 1-1 after Nester Narjis-Arhab’s equaliser.

Mohamed Soumahoro scored the only goal as Nchanga Rangers defeated Mufulira Wanderers 1-0.

Nkwazi and Forest Rangers ended goalless.

Power Dynamos have opened up a three point lead at the top of the MTN Super League after a 2-0 victory over Lumwana Radiants and several stumbles from the teams around them.

Dynamos and Nkana FC were the only teams in the top six to record victories in round 27 of the championship, with a shock loss for second-placed ZESCO United.

Dominic Chanda and Austin Muwowo scored goals in either half as Dynamos claimed the three points against Radiants.

Relegation-threatened Zanaco claimed a 2-1 victory over ZESCO to make it three wins in a row and climb out of the bottom five.

An own goal from Isaah Kazembe handed ZESCO the lead, but a first half brace from Frederick Mwimanzi settled the contest in the favour of Zanaco.

Nkana climbed into third, five points behind Dynamos, as they recorded a 2-1 away win at defending champions Red Arrows.

Jakob Ngulube put Nkana in front, but Angel Lubamba equalised for Arrows. However, the visitors would not be denied and Idris Mbombo scored the winner after 70 minutes.

FC MUZA claimed a 2-0 win over Kabwe Warriors, whose season continued to unravel. Andrew Phiri and Biston Banda got the goals.

Green Buffaloes were 1-0 winners over Mutondo Stars as Chilimba Moonga netted just past the hour-mark.

Simon Mulenga gave Green Eagles the lead at Mufulira Wanderers after just two minutes, but the home side turned the game on its head thanks to goals from Joseph Mumbi and Evans Chisenga.

The three other fixtures in the round all ended 0-0. Forest Rangers and NAPSA Stars could not be separated, and neither could bottom side Indeni and Nkwazi. Nchanga Rangers and Atletico Lusaka also ended scoreless.

New leaders Power Dynamos will look to put some daylight between themselves and the chasing pack this weekend when they host Lumwana Radiants in the MTN Super League on Saturday.

Dynamos surged to the top of the table following five wins in succession, while others in the title race have stumbled in recent games.

Radiants are only two places outside the relegation zone, but their form recently has been decent, with four wins and a draw in their last eight league games.

Dynamos have not lost to their visitors in their last 14 league encounters (W8 D6) and remarkable have only conceded four goals in that time.

Second-placed ZESCO United, who were bumped off top spot on goal-difference last weekend, are at surprise strugglers Zanaco, who find themselves in the bottom four, but also only on goal-difference.

Back-to-back victories have taken them towards safety and this will be no easy task for the visitors.

ZESCO have only lost once in their last 19 league games, but with 11 draws and seven wins in that time, they have had far too many stalemates and their once commanding lead at the top of the table has been eroded.

They have, however, not won at Zanaco since 2018 (D2 L4).

Back-to-back losses have seen Kabwe Warriors slip four points off the leaders and they will be desperate to get back to winnings way at FC MUZA. Their hosts have lost their last three games in a row.

Nkana FC are in four, but five points off the leaders, and they take on the team in fifth on Sunday when they go to defending champions Red Arrows.

The last four meetings between the sides have resulted in two wins each, while the last 31 league clashes see Nkana edge the head-to-head 12-11.

Other matches on Saturday see Mufulira Wanderers host Green Eagles, Nchanga Rangers welcome Atletico Lusaka, NAPSA Stars go to Forest Rangers, Green Buffaloes entertain Mutondo Stars and bottom side Indent host Nkwazi.

Power Dynamos stormed to the top of the MTN Super League standings following a 3-1 victory at Kabwe Warriors that underlines their championship credentials this season.

Dynamos have 48 points from their 26 games and lead second-placed ZESCO United on goal-difference.

Warriors are in third place with 44 points, and the duo of Nkana FC and Red Arrows both have 43 and will consider themselves still in the title race.

Chifundo Mphatsi netted a brace for Dynamos and Austin Muwowo scored a penalty in their comprehensive win, while Gabriel Banda scored what proved a consolation for Warriors.

MTN SUPER LEAGUE LOG STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 26!

Nkana moves to fourth on the log after their victory in the Mopani Derby!#Week26#LogStandings#MTNSuperLeague#ZPL pic.twitter.com/MHBsC6nWhn

— Zambian Premier League (@zambia_zpl) March 2, 2025

ZESCO were held to a 0-0 draw at home by relegation-threatened Forest Rangers in what will be viewed as a disappointing result.

Nkana were 1-0 winners over Mufulira Wanderers as Congolese forward Idris Mbombo netted the only goal of the game.

Red Arrows were held to a 0-0 draw by Nkwazi FC as they dropped two more points.

NAPSA Stars compounded the misery for bottom side Indeni as they won 1-0, with Evans Kayombo scoring the only goal of the game.

FULL TIME RESULTS - ZPL NATIONAL LEAGUE!

5 Home victories
1 Away victory
1 Draw#Week26#ZPLNationalLeague#ZPL pic.twitter.com/SdIEZAVCLt

— Zambian Premier League (@zambia_zpl) March 1, 2025

Atletico Lusaka picked up a potentially crucial win as they edged FC MUZA 2-1.

Benjamin Chisala scored both goals for Lusaka, while Sepiso Nganga grabbed a late consolation for the visitors.

Green Eagles twice led against Nchanga Rangers but had to settle for a 2-2 draw in the end.

Moise Kanda Lola gave Eagles the lead, but Luzeka Sama equalised for Rangers.

Isaac Zulu restored the home advantage at 2-1, but Rangers came back again as Christopher Itaka equalised midway through the first half.

Sunday’s match between Lumwana Radiants and Green Buffaloes has been postponed to Monday at 10am due to bad weather.

Leaders ZESCO United host relegation-threatened Forest Rangers in the MTN Super League on Saturday, hopefully of putting some distance between themselves and the chasing pack.

THE WEEKEND IS SET! pic.twitter.com/q6Ni9lK05b

— Zambian Premier League (@zambia_zpl) February 27, 2025

They hold a two-point advantage over second-placed Power Dynamos and are a further point in front of Kabwe Warriors in third.

You would think it is a home banker on Saturday, but Rangers can be a tough nut to crack and have drawn their last three games.

Too many draws are the reason why they find themselves in the bottom four, with 11 of their 25 matches ending in stalemates this season, and the last three games between ZESCO and Rangers have also been drawn.

In fact, ZESCO have not managed a home draw against their opponents since 2016.

Power Dynamos go to Kaizer Warriors in a battle between second and third, where defeat would be a potential hammer blow for the losing side.

Dynamos are on a run of four straight wins to go shooting up the table, while Warriors lost last time out in a blow to their title chances. The last eight meetings have seen three wins each and two draws.

Defending champions Red Arrows desperately need to win at Nkwazi to keep their chances of retaining their title alive, having fallen five points off the pace.

Nkwazi have lost only one of their last nine games at home (W5 D3), while Arrows have three wins and three draws in their last seven away games, though that defeat was their last road trip at ZESCO.

Nkana saw their title hopes dealt a heavy blow as they lost to Nchanga Rangers in their last game to fall seven points back from ZESCO. They host unpredictable Mufulira Wanderers at home on Sunday.

Other games see Mutondo Stars host relegation-threatened Zanaco, NAPSA Stars welcome bottom side Indeni, Nchanga Rangers go to Green Eagles, FC MUZA travel to Atletico Lusaka and Lumwana Radiants host Green Buffaloes.

Power Dynamos and Red Arrows were the big winners in the weekend MTN Super League action, but ZESCO United remain top of the table despite being held to a 0-0 draw at bottom side Indeni FC.

ZESCO have 47 points from their 25 games, two points ahead of Dynamos (45), with Kabwe Warriors (44) and Arrows (42) in the mix too.

ZESCO will be hugely disappointed with their goalless draw that has allowed the chasing pack to close in.

Dynamos won 2-0 at FC MUZA as Austin Muwowo and Dominic Chanda scored in each half.

Warriors were stunned when they lost 1-0 at Green Buffaloes after they had a chance to go top of the table with three points. Peter Ng’uni got the only goal of the game.

MTN SUPER LEAGUE LOG STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 25 FIXTURES!
Power Dynamos close the gap to just 2 points behind the log https://t.co/1s6Vx9calH Arrows climb from 6th to 4th place and Green Buffaloes move up from 8th to 7th.#LogStandings #Week25#MTNSuperLeague#ZPL pic.twitter.com/sPbG8vxrvn

— Zambian Premier League (@zambia_zpl) February 23, 2025

Arrows were 1-0 winners at home to NAPSA Stars in a game that was carried over from Saturday. Their goal was scored by 45-year-old James Chamanga, who continues to defy his age.

Zanaco eased their relegation worries with a 1-0 victory over Lumwana Radiants as Araina Lambert got the winner nine minutes from fulltime. Despite the result they remain in the bottom four, two points from safety.

Nkana FC were 2-0 losers at Nchanga Rangers in a blow to their title hopes. Laurent Ntambwe Mwanza converted a penalty and Luzeka Sama added a second for Rangers.

FULL TIME RESULTS - MTN SUPER LEAGUE!

Home soil proves to be the advantage today!#Week25#MTNSuperLeague#ZPL pic.twitter.com/0GEtDIUII5

— Zambian Premier League (@zambia_zpl) February 23, 2025

Forest Rangers and Mutondo Stars played to a 0-0 draw, while Atletico Lusaka picked up a 2-1 win at Green Eagles.

Moise Kanda gave the home side the lead, but goals from Godwin Chipanama and Thomas Chisi, in injury-time at the end of the game, handed Atletico victory.

Mufulira wanderers were 2-1 winners over Nkwazi as Gilbert Tentani and Patson Kwataine scored for the home side. Kenneth Kasanga picked up a consolation goal for the visitors.