Nkana fans will be left frustrated with their opening match of the 2024-25 MTN Super League where the club has failed to beat promoted side Lumwana Radiants, settling for a scoreless draw.
Nkana struggled last season, and it appears they have taken their struggles into the new campaign as evident by a home draw against Bilton Musonda’s men.
Ian Bakala, cut a disappointed figure after the game, regretting his side’s missed chances in front of goal.
Meanwhile there was no fairytale start to life for three promoted sides, Indeni, Atletico Lusaka who endured a losing start to the campaign, a rude reminder that that it will ne a long campaign.
Fancied for having an array of young talent, Atletico where given a rude welcome by Forest who are desperate to make amends for the mishaps of last season.
The ‘Bad Boys’ where handed a 3-1 defeat.
In other results, Mufulira Wanderers lost 2-1 at home to Power Dynamos courtesy of goals from Frederick Mulambia and Brian Masaninga. The home side got their consolation from John Chilangwa.
Nkwazi started the season on song, beating Mutondo Stars 2-0 in Aggrey Chiyangi’s first game in charge while Kabwe Warriors gave up a lead to draw 1-all against Green Eagles in Choma.