Indeni Roses strengthened their position at the top of the Northern Zone with a convincing 4-0 victory over Trident Queens, while Green Buffaloes Women came from behind to defeat The Elite Ladies 2-1 in Wednesday’s ZPL Women’s Super Division Transitional League action.
Choma Warriors Academy also continued their strong start to the campaign with a 2-1 win over Green Eagles Women, while YASA Queens recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over National Assembly Women in the Southern Zone.
ZESCO Ndola Girls, Red Arrows Women and Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens were among the other sides to collect maximum points on 21 October 2026.
With Zanaco Ladies on a bye, Choma Warriors took the opportunity to strengthen their position among the leading contenders in the Southern Zone, while ZESCO Ndola Girls moved to within a point of Northern Zone leaders Indeni Roses with a game in hand.
Northern Zone: Indeni Roses maintain their lead
Indeni Roses delivered one of the standout performances of the round, sweeping aside Trident Queens 4-0 to remain top of the Northern Zone standings.
Ngosa Chabwe scored twice, finding the net in the 42nd and 73rd minutes, while Elizabeth Mwale struck in the 45th minute and Esther Mushota completed the scoring in the 87th minute.
The emphatic victory took Indeni to seven points from three matches, with eight goals scored and only two conceded. Their goal difference of +6 leaves them at the summit, ahead of several teams still with matches in hand.
ZESCO Ndola Girls kept the pressure on the leaders with a narrow 1-0 win over Nchanga Rangers Queens.
Eneless Phiri scored the decisive goal in the 48th minute to hand ZESCO their second victory in as many matches.
The result lifted the Ndola side to six points from two games, leaving them second in the standings, one point behind Indeni with a match in hand.
Trident Queens, despite the heavy defeat, remained third on six points from four matches. Their two victories have been offset by two losses, leaving them with a goal difference of -1.
Purity Kunda rescues a point for Konkola Blades
FC Leopards Queens and Konkola Blades Queens shared four goals in an entertaining 2-2 draw.
Ketra Mulenga gave Leopards the lead in the 10th minute before Mary Musunga doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute, putting the hosts in a commanding position.
Konkola Blades responded through Purity Kunda, who pulled a goal back in the 63rd minute after receiving an assist from Chisola Ng’andu.
Kunda then struck again in the 90th minute plus one, finishing from Carol Sakuwaha’s assist to secure a dramatic late equaliser.
The draw left Konkola Blades Queens fifth on five points from three matches, while FC Leopards Queens moved to four points from three games in sixth place.
Konkola remain unbeaten, having recorded one victory and two draws, and will take encouragement from their ability to fight back from a two-goal deficit.
Kamfinsa collect important points
Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens recorded a 2-0 away victory over Amazing Grace FC to boost their hopes of moving away from the relegation places.
Gift Chilwizhi opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Memory Mambwe added the second in the 40th minute.
The win took Kamfinsa to three points from three matches, moving them above Amazing Grace, who remain bottom of the Northern Zone with no points after three consecutive defeats.
Despite the victory, Kamfinsa remain eighth in the standings and will need to build on the result to improve their position in the coming fixtures.
Kansanshi Queens, meanwhile, sit fourth on six points from three matches, level with ZESCO Ndola Girls and Trident Queens but behind them on the table’s ordering.
Southern Zone: Green Buffaloes complete comeback
Green Buffaloes Women produced a determined second-half performance to beat The Elite Ladies 2-1 in one of the most closely contested matches of the round.
The Elite Ladies took the lead in the ninth minute when Hildah Kangwa converted a free-kick with an excellent effort that beat Green Buffaloes goalkeeper Mwila Chishala Mufunte.
Buffaloes responded after the break and equalised in the 56th minute through Agness Phiri, who converted a penalty after Natasha Nanyanhwe won the spot-kick.
The visitors completed the turnaround in the 78th minute when Ethel Chinyerere found the net to secure all three points.
The victory took Green Buffaloes to six points from two matches, placing them third in the Southern Zone standings with a game in hand on several of the teams around them.
The Elite Ladies remained on six points from three matches. Having won their opening two fixtures, the defeat was their first setback of the campaign.
Choma Warriors strengthen their playoff push
Choma Warriors Academy continued their impressive start with a 2-1 victory over Green Eagles Women.
Florence Mumba gave Choma an early lead in the second minute, but Green Eagles responded through Bupe Soko in the ninth minute.
Precious Malama restored Choma’s advantage in the 16th minute, and the Warriors held on to secure their second victory of the season.
The result moved Choma to seven points from three matches, placing them second behind Zanaco Ladies, who remain top with nine points after sitting out the round.
Green Eagles, meanwhile, stayed on six points from three matches. The defeat was their first of the transitional season after two wins in their opening fixtures.
YASA Queens and Red Arrows record victories
YASA Queens registered a comfortable 3-0 win over National Assembly Women to remain in contention near the top of the Southern Zone table.
Harriet Matipa opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Ruth Manda struck twice, scoring in the 85th and 90th minutes to complete the victory.
YASA moved to six points from three matches, level with Green Buffaloes, Red Arrows, The Elite Ladies and Green Eagles, although the teams have played different numbers of games.
Red Arrows Women also secured three points, defeating ZISD FC 2-0.
Mukupa Mary scored in the 16th minute before Faith Tembo added the second in the 87th minute to confirm the victory.
The result took Red Arrows to six points from three matches, while ZISD remained without a point after four defeats in four games.
Amezam Tamanga Queens edge Luyando
Amezam Tamanga Queens claimed a 2-1 victory over Luyando Sporting FC in another Southern Zone fixture.
Progress Chisheta put Luyando ahead in the 38th minute, but Jacqueline Nambeya equalised in first-half stoppage time, scoring in the 45th minute plus one.
Nambeya then struck again in the 47th minute to complete the turnaround and give Amezam all three points.
The win lifted Amezam to four points from four matches, placing them eighth in the standings.
Luyando Sporting FC remained on zero points after four matches, leaving them in the relegation zone alongside ZISD FC, who have also lost all four of their fixtures.
The standings: A tight race in both zones
Zanaco Ladies continue to lead the Southern Zone with nine points from three matches, having won all their games without conceding a goal. Choma Warriors Academy are second on seven points, while Green Buffaloes Women have six points from just two matches and remain well placed to challenge for the top positions.
Red Arrows Women, The Elite Ladies, YASA Queens and Green Eagles Women are also on six points, making the race for the final playoffs increasingly competitive.
In the Northern Zone, Indeni Roses lead with seven points from three matches. ZESCO Ndola Girls, Trident Queens and Kansanshi Queens are all on six points, although ZESCO have played only twice and have an opportunity to move to the summit with another victory.
At the other end of the Northern Zone table, Amazing Grace FC remain bottom without a point, while Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens have opened their account with their win over Amazing Grace.
In the Southern Zone, Luyando Sporting FC and ZISD FC occupy the bottom two places, both yet to earn a point after four matches.
With teams having played differing numbers of matches, the tables remain subject to change. However, Wednesday’s results have underlined the growing competition for playoff places and the importance of consistency as the ZPL Women’s Super Division Transitional League progresses.
