Green Buffaloes Women produced the standout performance of Matchweek Nine in the 2026 ZPL Women’s Super Division Transitional Season, thrashing National Assembly Women 5-0, as the race for the top spots in both zones intensified.
Ethel Chinyerere scored a hat-trick, while Natasha Nanyangwe and Agness Phiri were also on target as Buffaloes delivered a commanding performance.
Chinyerere needed just 12 seconds to open the scoring, finishing from an Agness Phiri assist to give the hosts an early advantage.
Nanyangwe doubled the lead in the ninth minute with a header, again set up by Phiri, before Phiri got on the scoresheet herself in the 48th minute, converting from close range after a pass from Martha Katila Banda.
Chinyerere completed her brace in the 64th minute, turning home Sarah Mulimbika’s inviting cross at the far post before completing her hat-trick in the 89th minute following another assist from Phiri.
The victory keeps Green Buffaloes second in the Southern Zone standings with 19 points from seven matches, one behind leaders Zanaco Ladies, who have played eight games.
Zanaco were held to a 2-2 draw by Green Eagles Women in another entertaining Southern Zone encounter.
Green Eagles took the lead in the 33rd minute through Natasha Nkaka, who beat goalkeeper Brigitte Ngamitta with a well-struck free-kick.
Zanaco restored parity five minutes after the restart when Tabo Miselo headed home from Regina Chanda’s delivery.
Nkaka struck again in the 84th minute, converting from the penalty spot to put the visitors back in front, but Maylan Mulenga rescued a point for Zanaco with a superb 90th-minute equaliser.
The draw leaves Zanaco top of the Southern Zone with 20 points, while Green Eagles occupy sixth position on 11 points.
Elsewhere, YASA Queens edged AmeZam Tamanga Queens 1-0, with Adnelly Sakala scoring in the 81st minute to secure three important points. The decisive goal was assisted by 14-year-old Ruth Manda.
YASA remain fifth with 12 points, while AmeZam are ninth on five points.
The Elite Ladies claimed a 2-1 away victory over Red Arrows Women. Phidah Muzuuwa opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Mary Mambwe equalised for Arrows in the 20th minute. Faith Kajiya Kapilingo struck in the 62nd minute to secure all three points for the Elite Ladies.
The Elite remain fourth on 12 points, while Red Arrows are seventh with nine points.
In the Northern Zone, ZESCO Ndola Girls maintained their strong position with a 3-0 victory over Trident Queens.
Charity Mubanga opened the scoring in the 52nd minute before Marjory Mulenga doubled the advantage in the 78th minute. Lesego Radiakanyo completed the scoring with a 90th-minute strike in stoppage time.
The win takes ZESCO Ndola Girls to 19 points from seven matches, keeping them top of the Northern Zone standings on goal difference, ahead of Indeni Roses, who have an identical points tally and have also played seven games.
Indeni strengthened their challenge with a 2-0 home victory over Amazing Grace FC.
Ngosa Chabwe gave Indeni an early lead in the fourth minute after racing onto Eunice Sakala’s long-range through-ball and finishing calmly past the goalkeeper.
Indeni continued to create opportunities and eventually doubled their advantage in the 51st minute when Rhodah Chileshe converted from the penalty spot after Chabwe was brought down inside the box.
The result leaves Indeni second on 19 points, with a goal difference of +17, one behind ZESCO Ndola Girls’ +18.
Konkola Blades Queens and Kansanshi Queens shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
Kansanshi took the lead in the 31st minute through Justina Kabese, who found the net with a direct free-kick. Konkola Blades responded seven minutes later, with Chisola Ng’andu restoring parity in the 38th minute.
Kansanshi remain fourth with 10 points, while Konkola Blades occupy sixth position on nine points.
Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens and FC Leopard Queens also played out a goalless draw.
Kamfinsa remain seventh with five points, while FC Leopard Queens are eighth, also on five points. Amazing Grace FC remain bottom of the Northern Zone table with one point.
With the Matchweek Nine results accounted for, the title races remain finely poised. ZESCO Ndola Girls and Indeni Roses are locked together on 19 points in the Northern Zone, while Zanaco Ladies lead the Southern Zone on 20 points, just one ahead of Green Buffaloes Women.
