Arthur Davies stadium hosted an electric encounter this afternoon when the twelve times league champions Nkana took on Zesco united in the 2019 charity shield final.
George Lwandamina made several changes in the starting line up, the likes of Maybin kalengo and Winston kalengo were paired up-front as well as Lewis macha.
Striker Maybin kalengo gave the ndola giants the lead in the 2nd minute thanks to a Lewis macha pass, nkana then responded with a bit of dominance but zesco united’s back line was solid.
Mwila could have made it two in the 20th minute through a corner kick but Kelvin malunga came to the rescue to give nkana supporters a sign of Relief, Ronald kampamba had the chance to make it level through a free kick In the 41st minute but his effort was not enough.
Nkana found its voice in the 46th minute when the landlord sate sate kampamba restored the hope of Nkana fan’s at the fully packed Arthur Davies stadium.
Two substitutes were made in the 63rd minute lazarous kambole came on for maybin kalengo and Lewis macha was replaced with Mwape mwewa.
Nkana did the same when Kelvin mubanga was brought in for Jacob ngulube, mubanga who was on suspension due to discipline issues tried to add another one for Nkana but to know avail.
Both teams failed to capitalize on their chances sending the match into post match penalties after the match ended 1-1.
Nkana FC were crowned champions of the day after beating zesco united 5-4 on penalties, the kitwe giants are now record holders of the charity shield having won it twice in row.
