Ten man Zanaco made easy work of Red Arrows to win 2 – 0 at home and move to within one point of leaders Nkana who play tomorrow.
Red Arrows started well and were the first to threaten but Zanaco 2nd choice goalie Toaster Nsabata who was standing in for Racha Kola who is out on national duty.
Zanaco went ahead in the 10th minute when Saith Sakala who was making only his second start for Zanaco rose high to connect with a Rodrick Kabwe cross from the left in the 10th minute.
Zanaco dominated the proceedings with Sakala, Kabwe and Isaac Chansa looking a cohesive force going forward.
Defender Aaron Katebe was sent off 12 minutes into the second half for a second bookable offence after referee Gladys Lengwe judged that the ball hit his hand when he dropped his shoulder to stop the ball.
Arrows then went all out to pull back a goal, looked vulnerable everytime the ‘bankers’ counter attacked.
Substitute Logic Chingandu who came in for Chansa made a run from midfield into the box under pursuit from the defenders. A last ditch tackle on him from behind saw the referee point to the spot in the 75th minute.
Outstanding midfielder Rodrick Kabwe stepped up to blast past Kenny Mumba in the Arrows goal.
Zanaco finished strong and could have added another in the dying minutes after a neat exchange of passes saw Sakala find himself free in the six yard box but he failed to strike.
Zanaco are now a point behind Nkana on 25 points with both teams having played 11 games.
Elsewhere in Lusaka, Napsa Stars managed to hold Green Buffaloes 1 – 1 to give new coach Tenant Chilumba a boost.
Brian Mwila scored for the hosts while Martin Tembo equalized for Napsa.
Napsa remain in the relegation zone while Buffaloes drop into 6th position after being overtaken by Power Dynamos who won 4 – 0 against Mufulira Blackpool yesterday.
In Kabwe, Godfrey Ngwenya scored his second goal of the season to help Kabwe Warriors win 1 – 0 over Green Eagles.
Nchimunya Munene’s goal saw Mighty Mufulira Wanderers leap into 8 th position from 13th when they beat visiting Nakambala Leopards.
WEEK13 FAZ MTN SUPER LEAGUE RESULTS
Power Dynamos 4-0 Mufulira Blackpool (Fwayo Tembo x2, Larry Bwalya, Kennedy Mudenda)
Zanaco 2-0 Red Arrows- (Saith Sakala, Roderick Kabwe pen)
Lusaka Tigers 0-0 Nkwazi –
Green Buffaloes 1-1 Napsa Stars – (Brian Mwila 10′,Martin Tembo)
Mufulira Wanderers 1-0 Nakambala – (Nchimunya Munene )
Kabwe Warriors 1-0 Green Eagles (Godfrey Ngwenya)
Nchanga Rangers 0-0 Forest
Sunday 29th May, 2016
Nkana fc vs Lumwana Radiants – Nkana Stadium
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Is this Kabwe warriors coach still blaming Faz and supersport for that win? He better put his act in order.
Finally lyatenta, two games in a row!!!! Mighty Iwina icungulo
Aba Yellow
Brave Nchanga Rangers
Warriors coach was telling the truth,some referees have a hangover of Boardroom decisions which made the team go to division 1 in 2015.
To date no game for warriors is televised is it not true since the league started in March?
Njanji ni Njanji-warriors is a seasonal team in Zambian super League.
Only poor officiating and FAZ Boardroom decision can frustrate the team
to lower division.
Zanaco temunobe
Zanaco seem to be going about their business quietly & no one is taking note at the moment by the time we all realise they will be gunning for the title! We had better pay attention to these xapit boys!!
True on Zanaco’s movement up the ladder
Keep climbing the table abena milambo .