The 2025/2026 MTN Super League season will kick off this afternoon with six matches expected to take centre stage.
With the defending Champions, Power Dynamos off this weekend with five players out on international duty and away in Rwanda for an international friendly match with APR, everyone else will have a chance to start their campaign without them.
Newcomers, Mines United will welcome Mighty Mufulira Wanderers at the Godfrey Ucar Chitalu Stadium for their first ever match in the MTN Super League.
Mines will look to start their historical campaign with a positive note by facing a tricky Mufulira Wanderers side coached by Lameck Banda.
At Woodlands Stadium, NAPSA Stars welcome Green Eagles in what is expected to be the game of the weekend.
Perry Mutapa who was recently appointed head coach of the Zambia National Service sponsored outfit returns to face his former side together with midfielder Collins Sikombe.
The Pensioners head coach Sipho Mumbi wants his side to start the season on a brighter note and get a positive result against the Kawale Boys.
“Very excited for the coming season. We are hoping and praying that we do well, better than we did last season. The first game will be very important. It’s going to give us direction towards our journey, so it’s very important that we get a positive result in this game,” he said.
At Nchanga Stadium, Nchanga Rangers welcome Mutondo stars while FC MUZA play host to the Bankers ZANACO.
At Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, ZESCO United will welcome newcomers Konkola Blades who have been busy in the transfer window with over ten new acquisitions.
Newly promoted Kansanshi Dynamos will play host to Kabwe Warriors in a thrilling encounter at the Independence Stadium in Solwezi.
Kansanshi head coach Zeddy Saileti says his side wants to compete this season and plan on having a very good game against Kabwe Warriors.
“We want to compete on a high level this season,” he said.
On Sunday, The Action moves to Kabwe as record 13 time MTN Super League Champions Nkana visit the Super Correct Boys, Leopards FC at President Stadium.
Elsewhere, Nkwazi welcome Green Buffaloes as Aggrey Chiyangi returns to face his former team.
