Nkana FC will look to turn momentum into a statement this Saturday when they host an in-form Kansanshi Dynamos at Nkana Stadium in a high-stakes Week 17 MTN Super League clash.
Kick-off is at 15h00, with tickets available nationwide via CompuTicket at all Shoprite outlets — K30 (Open Wing), K150 (VIP) and K300 (VVIP).
Both sides head into the contest riding back-to-back victories, setting up a finely balanced encounter between two teams desperate to climb away from the danger zone. Nkana are unbeaten in their last six league matches, registering three wins and three draws, while Kansanshi Dynamos arrive in Kitwe buoyed by a commanding 3-0 win over FC Leopards.
Despite their status as record 13-time MTN Super League champions, Nkana currently sit 14th on the table with 16 points after 16 games — just one point behind Kansanshi, who are 13th. With only a single point separating the sides, Saturday’s outcome could trigger a decisive shift in momentum.
Nkana head coach Mwenya Chipepo has warned against complacency, describing the fixture as a test of character.
“It’s a very tough game,” Chipepo said. “Kansanshi have won two games in a row just like us. They are improving and want to move away from where they are on the table. We’re playing at home, with full support from our supporters, and what we expect is to get three points.”
Confidence in the Nkana camp has been boosted by last weekend’s victory in Mazabuka — a ground where results have historically been unkind to the Kitwe giants.
“The morale is high,” Chipepo added. “Everyone is ready. If we win this game and follow it up against Prison Leopards, you will see a big change on the table.”
History points to another tight battle. Five of the last eight league meetings between the two sides have ended in draws, with Nkana winning two and Kansanshi just one — back in 2021.
With form aligning, pressure mounting, and survival ambitions sharpening, Nkana Stadium is set to host a contest that could define the trajectory of both campaigns.
