The much anticipated week 29 fixture between Zanaco and Zesco ended in a disappointing 0 – 0 draw, a result which favors log leaders Zanaco who have played more games than the champions.
The two teams went in the game knowing that the team that would come out on top could potentially be headed for the title.
In a rare set up, Zesco did not play with two defensive midfielders but despite taking the handbrake off they did not create many chances and it was Zanaco who looked more like scoring.
Rodrick Kabwe twice came close from set pieces but Jacob Banda was equal to the task.
The draw sees Zanaco move to 65 points from 28 games with Zesco moving to 50 points from 23 games.
The two teams will finish level on points if they win all their matches but Zanaco will be much hippier as they have only 6 games to navigate before the finish line unlike Zesco who still have 11 to play.
Elsewhere league too scorer Walter Bwalya scored a hat-trick when Nkana walloped Nakambala Leopards 6-3.
Simon Bwalya, Ronald Kampamba and Given Sinyangwe were also on target in the game.
The win sees Nkana move to 60 points to close in on Zanaco.
Zanaco Starting XI v Zesco United
Toaster Nsabata, Fackson Kapumbu, Aaron Katebe, Ziyo Tembo, George Chilufya, Richard Kasonde, Charles Zulu, Isaac Chansa, Aubrey Funga, Saith Sakala and Rodrick Kabwe.
Substitutes
Racha Kola, Fashion Sakala, Boyd Musonda, Ernest Mbewe, Michael Manzanza, Peter Jacob Banda.
Zesco United Starting XI
Jacob Banda, Simon Silwimba, Dauti Musekwa, Ben Adamah Banh, David Owino Odhiambo, Kondwani Mtonga, Clatous Chama, Mwelwa Mwape, Jesse Jackson Were, Idris Mbombo, John Ching’andu.
Substitutes
Lameck Nyangu, Anthony Akum Agay, Ayo Oluwafemi, Maybin Kalengo, Bernard Mapili, Maybin Mwaba, Lazarous Kambole.
Other results
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Saturday, October 22
Mufulira Blackpool 1-1 Green Eagles (Abandoned)
Nkana 6-3 Nakambala Leopards (Walter Bwalya x3, Ronald Kampamba, Given Sinyangwe, Simon Bwalya)
Lusaka Dynamos 0-2 Napsa Stars (Chitiya Mususu, Alex Mwamba)
Zanaco 0-0 Zesco United
Nchanga Rangers 1-1 Red Arrows (Kasonde Bwalya – Festus Mbewe)
who is the landing goal scorer now, Were or Walter?
Meant the leading.
Zega we can make it go go boys
Zanaco go go we are the best of the best
Walter 19 Goals From Kalampa