The Zambian Premier League, also known as MTN Super League, held its 2024/25 season awards on the 30th of May at the Garden Court in Kitwe. The event celebrated the outstanding performances and achievements of Zambia’s top football league players, management staff, and football fans, which we will highlight in this article.
Awards Categories & Nominees
Several talented players, coaches, and football officials who not only influenced the gameplay this season but also the online betting experience of fans were among the top nominees. Top awards were contested competitively, forcing some to be shared among contenders.
The Player of the Year award nominees were Mumba and Tembo from Power Dynamos, and Siakombo from Zesco United. Young stars Simukonda, Phiri, and Kanda were contending for the Young Player of the Year award.
The head coaches of Power Dynamo, Nkana FC, and Zesco United squared it out for the Coach of the Year award. And finally, Chansa of Dynamos and Ilunga Mbombo of Nkana were eyeing the Top Scorer of the Year award, each having scored 13 goals.
There were plenty of other awards, including the Golden Glove, Center Referee and Assistant Referee of the Season, Journalist of the Season, Club Media of the Seasons and the Fan of the Season, to appreciate the loyalty of fans to the league.
Award Winners
Power Dynamos clinched their 8th League title on May 17th and were well represented in several award categories, signifying their dominance throughout the 2024/25 season. They managed to bag 6 awards from all their nominations. You can catch up on all the results from the ended season on Betway and the records of the winners.
The head coach, Osward Mutapa, was voted Coach of the Year for his exceptional leadership skills and consistent tactical acumen. Owen Tembo, the midfielder, bagged the Player of the Year award for his brilliance and ability to motivate fellow players on the field. Mulamba was voted the Most Disciplined Player, Mwanza won the Golden Glove, and Chansa shared the Top Scorer award with Nkana’s Ilunga Mbombo.
Other winners were Hillary Hambaba, who scooped Referee of the Year award, and Nancy Kasitu who went home with Assistant Referee of the Season. As for the Zambian football fans, Power Dynamos’ headline fan, Fred Chibeka a.k.a. ‘Shombo International’, was voted the Fan of the Season for his unwavering support the entire year.
The New Season
Even as talents and skills were celebrated in the Awards ceremony, expectation is high for the next season. The league is becoming very competitive with a small margin between top leaders in the table. There was only a 5 point difference between Power Dynamos, Zesco United, and Nkana FC, the top three leaders.
This shows how the nominees and award winners’ list will change come next season. Nkana FC, Red Arrows and Kabwe Warriors are staged to give the likes of Power Dynamos a run for their money. However, it will all come down to how each team prepares itself during this off season.
Conclusion
The Zambian Premier League is becoming one of the major leagues in Southern Africa. The 2025/26 season is expected to be more competitive as teams improve on their coaching and playing skills. Expect all actions on Betway, including team updates and fixtures.
Congratulations to the winning team