In Choma, Oswald Mutapa’s Nkwazi picked up a one-nil victory over Green Eagles to confirm their ABSA cup qualification.
And in Lusaka, Nkana hushed Zanaco at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka, as Ian Bakala prevailed over the more seasoned Wedson Nyirenda.
The slender victory was only the fourth win for the 13-times Zambian champions who have struggled the entire first half of the 2023-24 football season.
In the forty-third minute, Royd Katuna gave Nkana the lead for the first time, and Kalampa maintained that advantage until the final whistle, sending the visiting supporters into wild jubilation.
Early at the same venue, Green Buffaloes handed league debutants, Trident their seventh loss of the season with a 2-0.
Nkwazi seals ABSA Cup slot.
With a last-minute goal, Emmanuel Chabala emerged as Nkwazi football club hero as the victory was enough for the Oswald Mutapa side, to confirm their ABSA cup qualification over home side Green Eagles at Choma independence stadium.
With 30 points, Nkwazi is second on the table trailing behind Zesco United with 33 points. The Ndola based side were held to one all draw by Mighty Mufulira Wanderers.
Full-Time Results
Konkola Blades 1-1 Prison Leopards
Zanaco 0-1 Nkana
Green Eagles 0-1 Nkwazi
Zesco 1- 1 Mufulira Wanderers
Green Buffaloes 2-0 Trident
Power Dynamos 1-1 Napsa Stars
Sunday fixtures.
Kabwe Warriors vs FC MUZA
Kansanshi Dynamos vs Forest Rangers
The Zambian Premier League will go into recess according to Reuben Kamanga, general secretary of the Football Association of Zambia.
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“We have taken into consideration various aspects among them the cognizance of some players that will be away on national duty and also allow fans to follow the tournament with undivided attention,” The mid-season recess will run from January 15th, 2024, to February 12th, 2024.
