Nkwazi Football Club lost 2-1 at Konkola Stadium against Konkola Blades away from home on Saturday, blowing their chance to tie Zesco United on the league table.
After an outstanding start to the season, the Oswald Mutapa team, which faced relegation the previous season, is committed to pursuing their first league title.
A victory for Nkwazi would have taken their tail to 33 points, the same number of points as current leaders, Zesco who are in action against NAPSA Stars at Levy Mwanawasa stadium tomorrow.
After Nkwazi’s defeat, Zesco United might potentially lead by four points if they defeat their rival, NAPSA Stars.
In the capital city, Lusaka, Red Arrows were 1-0 visitors over struggling Nkana football club, who came into this match, looking for a win to lift the Wusakile boys from the relegation zone.
Freddy Michael rescues Green Eagles.
Arrows with 32 points are second place on the log, one point behind Zesco who can open a four-point lead with a victory over NAPSA this Sunday.
At Levy Mwanawasa stadium, Freddy Michael scored a second half brace to ensure Green Eagles come from behind to beat Mutondo Stars 2-1.
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In the opening half-hour, Osmond Chita put Mutondo Stars ahead, but Eagles’ leading scorer Freddy tied the score in the 68th and then finished with a brace in the 85th minutes of the second stanza.
Zambian Super League Week 18 Results
Red Arrows 1-0 Nkana
Mutondo Stars 1-2 Green Eagles
Konkola Blades 2-1 Nkwazi
Power Dynamos 1-0 Prison Leopards
Kabwe Warriors 1-0 Forest Rangers
Zanaco 0-0 FC MUZA
Kansanshi Dynamos 2-1 Trident FC
