Zanaco has been in red hot form in the opening two games scoring nine goals in the process, the Bankers who are hunting 8th Super League trophy look like they have rediscovered their 2015 and 2016 form which saw them win back-to-back league title.
Zanaco winning the league means beating title favourites Zesco United in the title race but the early signs look so positive. Coach Numba Mumamba started the season with a five match ultimatum because of the poor season he had in 2018 has oiled his side to be the best.
The main problems which saw them miss out on the continental spot have been addressed this season and the major one was the back line. After the departure of skipper Ziyo Tembo, the club struggled to fill the void. George Chilufya and Didi Kitumbo failed to fill the gap which was left.
The recruitment of defender Disengomoka Pangi Autriche from Sporting Clube de Cabinda in Angola, Richepin Tchokouaya from Unisport de Bafang in Cameroon, Patient Ikamba from Lusaka Dynamos, Kevin Owusu from Nkwazi FC has brought stability to the team.
Kelvin Kampumbu who has return from a loan spell at Lumwana Radiants has been pulling strings in midfield, this has forced Boyd Musonda to start from the substitute bench.
It has been upfront were they have done good so far, Tafadzwa Rusike, Rodger Kola and Guily Manziba have been tearing defenders apart, Rusike has scored 3 goals and has as many assists in 2 games, Chitiya Mususu who struggled with injuries in the previous campaign is back firing, they also have Chavda Maisha to give depth to the squad.
If they can continue with the same level of confidence and momentum they can challenge for the league, but that comes with hard working from the players and efficient tactics from the technical bench.
