Chipolopolo defender Kabaso Chongo netted for Congolese giants TP Mazembe who fought hard for a one draw against ES Setif. Enock Mwepu returned to the starting line up
Full round up
In South Africa, Orlando Pirates suffered their third consecutive defeat, Losing one nil to Bloemfontein Celtic. Zambian striker Justin Shonga was a second half substitute while Augustine Mulenga was not part of the match day squad.
Salulani Phiri put in a decent shift for Polokwane who handed former Chipolopolo boss Wedson Nyirenda’s Baroka a two nil defeat.
Chipolopolo first choice goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene was an unused substitute in Mamelodi Sundowns one nil loss to Wydad Cassablanca.
Former Power dynamos striker Gamphani Jones Lungu was an unused substitute for Supersport United who managed a narrow one nil win over Bidvets Wits.
Striker Mwape Musonda played the full ninety minutes for Black Leopards in their two all draw with Chippa United.
Ajax Cape Town started their NFD campaign on a winning note thanks to Goals from Samuel Julies and Prince Nxumalo . Former Zanaco Winger Rodrick Kabwe put in a full ninety minute shift.
In DRC, Kabaso Chongo netted for TP Mazembe in their one all draw CAF Champions League against ES Setif. Rainford Kalaba and Nathan Sinkala also put in impressive shifts for the Lubumbashi based side.
Egypt, Zambian striker Obrey Chirwa who has moved to Nogoom had an off weekend.
In Morocco, Donashano Malama and his Olympique Club de Khouribga teammates are still waiting for the start of the new season.
In Tanzania, Simba SC beat Mtibwa Sugar by two goals to one to win the 2018 Charity shield. Zambian Midfielder Clatous Chota Chama did not take part.
Former Red Arrows attacker Lubinda Mundia still waiting for the start of the season.
In Austria, Midfield ace Enock Mwepu played the full ninety minutes for Redbull Salzburg in their two nil win over TSV Hartberg. Both goals scored by Bosnian 23 year old striker Smail Prevljak. The Austrian Bundesliga defending Champions remain unbeaten this season with four wins from four games.
Striker Patson Daka was an unused substitute.
In Armenia, Winger Lubambo Musonda and his Gandzasar Kapan team mates suffered a one nil loss to Alashkert in their opening match of the 2018/19 season.
In Belgium, KV Oostende ended a two game losing streak as they managed a two one win over Kortrijk. Zambian striker Fashion Sakala was an unused substitute while midfielder Emmanuel Banda was not part of the match day squad.
In China, Former Chipolopolo striker, Jacob Mulenga put in a decent full ninety minute shift for Liaoning Kaixin who were held to a two all draw by Qingdao Huanghai.
In England, Lifumpa Mwandwe and his Shrewsbury Town U18 team mates secured a hard fought two nil win over Tranmere Rovers U18.
In France, Chipolopolo defensive kingpin Stophila Sunzu and his FC Metz team mates will take on Ajaccio later today in a Ligue two encounter at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Longeville-lès-Metz.
In Israel, Chipolopolo left back Emmanuel Mbola was an unused substitute for Hapoel Rana’ana who managed a narrow one nil win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona in a Toto Ligat Al encounter.
In Portugal, Dream team winger Kenneth ‘Wonder Boy’ Kalunga netted his first goal in his first pre-season game for his new Club Uniao de lamas who beat GD Gafanha by three goals to one.
In Saudi Arabia, The season is yet to start but Former Zanaco captain Ziyo Tembo put in a ninety minute shift in a pre-season friendly.
In Slovakia, Joseph Lungu played the last 50 minutes in FK Poprad seven nil win over SK Odeva Lipany .
In Sweden, Djurgården IF suffered a third straight defeat as they went down two nil at home against Kalmar. Zambian winger Edward Chilufya played the last 29 minutes.
In Russia, Striker Evans Kangwa played the first 57 minutes of Arsenal Tula’s three nil defeat away at the VEB Arena (Moskva) to CSKA Moskva. The loss was their second of the season and sees them correcting just four points from four games.
In the USA, Bethlehem Steel Secured a two nil win over Toronto FC II . Prosper Chiluya was an unused substitute.
Mutaya Mwape was also an unused substitute for his Charlotte Independence who played out to a goalless draw with Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Where is one Mukuka Mulenga
Good question..I have been asking myself the same question.
Whats the story with Clatous Chota, is his fight with Lusaka Dynamos still on-going?
I wonder why I have always felt Cletous needed a much more lucrative deal in Europe than whatever he has ever gotten.