Brian Mwila scores first ZSL hat-trick to hand Zanaco massive 3-0 win over Blades

(Photo via Zanaco FC Media)

After going three games without a win in the Zambian Super League, Zanaco FC finally won on Saturday afternoon at Sunset Stadium.

Prior to Saturday’s victory, the Bankers had lost 3-0 to Napsa Stars and drawn 0-0 and 1-1 with the Prison Leopards and Nkwanzi, respectively.

Pressure was rising on the seasoned trainer, Wedson Nyirenda, who was in desperate need of a win.

After what appeared to be a close affair, Nyirenda discharged his final weapon in the 32nd minute, bringing Brian Mwila on for Francis Mustafa.

Three minutes later, Mwila headed home the game’s first goal from a Mousa Souleyamnou cross to put Zanaco up at halftime.

Brian Mwila was named player of the match. (Photo via Zanaco FC media)

Souleyamnou set up Mwila again 17 minutes into the second half to complete his brace, and the Zambian international netted his third goal of the game in injury time.

Mwila’s hat-trick was the first of the season in the Zambian League. He helped Zanaco move into the top five in the league standings with 12 points.

The Bankers will travel to Kitwe for their next league match against Power Dynamos next weekend.

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge October 21, 2023

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Calvin Kaumba Chikenge is an award-winning Zambian multimedia sports journalist well known for his exclusive stories and feature writing. He was voted 2023/24 MTN/FAZ Super League journalist of the year. In addition to reporting on sports for Spring TV, he interned for the Zambia Daily Mail newspaper. He is the current Ballon d'Or juror and has contributed to numerous international publications, including the Guardian in the UK, and is the editor of BolaNews.