Ten man Zanaco FC collected maximum points off Nakambala Leopards when they came from behind to win 2 – 1 in Mazabuka.
Nakamba took an early lead through Lameck Banda but the bankers replied with two quick goals late in the first half through rejuvenated Henry Banda and U23 midfielder Salulani Phiri who took his tally for the season to two.
New national team call up Adrew Kwiliko was the given sent off for a second bookable offence but the Numba Mumamba coached side cruised to victory to maintain a 3 point lead at the top.
In Lusaka, Red Arrows dug themselves out of the relegation zone with an emphatic win over Choma Eagles who came into the match unbeaten.
Stanley Nshimbi was the star of the day having a hand in all three goals in a game coach Albert Kachinga left some of his renowned stars on the bench.
Kenny Mumba started in goal ahead on Chipolopolo number two Danny Munyao as well as Chipolopolo midfielder Bruce Musakanya while club top scorer Francis Kombe did not even make the bench.
With three back to back losses weigh against the Airmen, Nshimbi opened the scores early in the game and turned provider when he cushioned an Evans Musonda cross for Shadreck Musonda who rifled home from within the box.
Eagles tried to get back in the game but Mumba was equal to everything they threw at him.
Arrows who could have scored more but for the wastefulness Festus Mbewe sealed the win with a beautiful goal rifled into the corner of the goal by an outstanding Mundia Lubinda after some good work from Nshimbi on the left.
The win moves Arrows into 8th position 2 points behind Eagles who are placed 7th on 10 points.
Clatous Chama moved his season tally to 3 goals when he helped a not so inspiring Zesco United to a 1 – 0 win over Konkola Blades.
Mufulira Wanderers moved up to fourth on the table with a 2 – 1 win over 12th placed Forest Rangers. Progress kalenga and Mundia Makokwa scored for Wanderers while Nicholas Kamocha scored the lone goal for Forest.
Perry Mutapa’s Lusaka Dynamos finally got off the blocks with their first win of the season when they beat troubled second from bottom Napsa Stars who have replaces Hector Chilombo with Alfred Mulao as head coach 2 – 1.
Thomas Kunda and Bwalya Mutale scored for Dynamos while veteran Davies Mwape scored for Napsa.
Nkwazi are now in a comfortable third position with 13 points after they beat 14th placed National Assembly.
Green Buffaloes will have Phelon Sitonya to thank for his goal which gave them maximum points over Nchanga Rangers with a 1 – 0 away from home.
WEEK 7FULL TIME SCORES:
Saturday, May 2
Konkola Blades 0 – 1 Zesco United
Mufulira Wanderers 2 – 1 Forest Rangers
Nakambala Leopards 1 – 2 Zanaco
Red Arrows 3 – 0 Green Eagles
Nchanga Rangers 0 – 1 Green Buffaloes
Napsa Stars 1 – 2 Lusaka Dynamos
Nkwazi 2 – 1 National Assembly
I said it…Wanderers are going to be difficult to beat under rate them at your own peril
It was disappointing to see a brown playing field on TV. And at one of the famous grounds of Zambian football. We really should develop standards as a nation. Is very embarrassing when the whole Africa watches our football and we claim that Nchanga is one of the biggest clubs in the country yet they can’t manage a small field of grass.
I think FAZ should come up with a policy of not broadcasting such disgraceful football fields.
Thanks for raising this issue. See my comment below. I also watch the Zimbabwean league. Their pitches are in tip-top and very good condition compared to Zambia. I should say that with all their problems, Zim is far ahead of Zambia. Let them sort out their political issues, you will see where Zim will be. Shame on Zambia.
@vunga well observed and well said. And to think that not too long ago this was the stadium hosting international matches. We really know how to advertise our shame.
Off topic, once again watching the ZPL is an eyesore. Just seeing the state of the pitches puts one off watching. Thanks to SS9 we are able to watch the league and it’s very embarrassing to say the least. The pitches are pathetic. Sure Zambia is plenty of water and manure (if they can’t afford fertilizer). Even Zimbabwe with all their economic problems their pitches are far much better than in Zambia. Even the sate of their league is better than the ZPL. Sure work culture in Zambia is very bad. Don’t even talk about the weather,because Zambia and Zimbabwe has the same weather pattern. It’s just poor working culture in the country.
Good observation folks. Nonetheless, our cameramen seems to be backwards to say the least. I once watched a live game in Ndola and the grass was green but on tv it was brown! The Zim guys play on synthetic just like the Tswanas because the cant maintain by watering.
No most of the Zim pitches are real grass my friend.
Ama folks you crack me awe sure ati we know how to advertise our shame,TV is brown grass but green in real.