Sunday, June 28, 2026

ABSA Cup; ZESCO edge Nkana to reach record extending eighth final 

ZESCO United saw off Nkana 1-0 to book a place in the final of the 2025 ABSA Cup, their eighth final appearance in the competition, a record. 

Peter Musukuma scored the only goal in the 53rd minute with a powerful low drive inside the box.

Musukuma’s second goal of the 2025 campaign was enough to send the Ndola based outfit to the final where they will face defending Champions, Red Arrows. 

ZESCO will be aiming for a seventh title to extend their impressive record in this competition. 

Red Arrows on the other hand are aiming to make it 3 and move to second place overall on most titles won in the prestigious Competition. 

The winners of this year’s edition will walk away with  K1,000,000 winners’ prize money.

Runners-up will receive K400,000 and there is also a travel subsidy of K50,000 to all teams. 

ABSA Cup Quarter Finals Fixtures

Saturday, May  10th, 2025

15h00 Red Arrows vs ZESCO United| Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola 

Prize Money : Breakdown

🏆 Winning Team – K1,000,000

🥈 Runners-up – K400,000

⭐ Player of the Tournament – K25,000

⚽ Golden Boot (Top Scorer) – K25,000

🧤 Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) – K25,000

💰 QF, Semi-Final, Final Man of the Match – K15,000

Travel Subsidy – K30,000 – K50,000 (depending on distance)

Aaron Mubanga
Aaron Mubangahttps://zambianfootball.co.zm
Aaron Mubanga Jr is a Zambian copywriter, digital content strategist, and sports communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in media, brand storytelling, and digital audience growth. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ZamFoot, one of Zambia’s leading football platforms, where he has built a digital community reaching more than users. Aaron has worked with brands and organizations including Betway, Cola Holding, the ABSA Cup, and the Football and Allied Workers Union, while also managing the digital presence of prominent sports personalities such as Barbra Banda. An award-winning Sports Writer, Blogger and respected football analyst, he regularly contributes to major television and radio platforms across Zambia and internationally.

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