Here is a shortlist of the most outstanding players that have made a cut in our BolaNews Team of the Week.
Goalkeeper
Ian Otieno (Zesco United) – The goalkeeper managed to keep a clean sheet as Zesco beat Chambishi 3-0. He made two vital saves to keep the scores goalless in the opening 40 minutes, one in the 21st minute and the other against Innocent Kashitu in the 36th minute.
Defenders
Lindo Mkhonta (Zesco United) – the Eswatin international capped off a good shift with an impressive goal. He was vital in adding some attacking weight to Zesco’s attacks.
Fredrick Mwimanzi (Napsa Stars) – The defender benefitted from an Augustine Mulenga assist to cap off an impressive shift that saw Napsa Stars yet again keep it tight at the back. On a sad note, he lost his mother following an illness, we send our condolences to the Mwimanzi family.
Faustin Bokadila (Power Dynamos) – Bokadila came through with some vital blocks against David Kabala with a good organization of the backline alongside Aaron Katebe to keep Nkana attackers at bay, especially in the second half.
Rodgers Chitambala (Kansanshi Dynamos) – Was instrumental for the Mabanga Boys, starting the attack that resulted in the decisive goal for Kansanshi as they beat Green Buffaloes 2-1. He supplemented Gerald Chisha’s wing play with his good distribution from the left side.
Midfielders
Augustine Mulenga (Napsa Stars) – Mulenga showed a lot of experience in the middle of the pack for the Pensioners. He chipped in with two assists for the home side in their 2-0 win over Nchanga Rangers.
Nathan Sinkala (Zesco United) – The veteran controlled the midfield with ease and chipped in with a headed goal for Zesco. He was unfortunate not to score two on the day as he saw another chance go inches wide in the 26th minute. Sinkala has also made it to the team of the week for the first time.
Marvin Jere (Kansanshi Dynamos) – He was involved heavily in the Kansanshi attacks and opened the scores in the 11th minute. He orchestrated attacking moves for the home side finding spaces for Gerrard Chisha, Davie Daka, and Bruce Musakanya.
Forwards
Andrew Phiri (FC MUZA) – The striker returned to the scoresheet with a goal and two assists for FC MUZA. He was key for the Mazabuka side who thrashed Buildcon FC 4-0. All round impressive play from the home side who had a field day against relegated Team Kopala.
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Kalonji Mwepu (Power Dynamos) – He put in an impressive 45 minutes for Power in the Kitwe derby as he played on Andy Boyeli for the opening goal before getting on the scoresheet in the 83rd minute to seal three points and now the League title! Decisive performance.
Joshua Mutale (Power Dynamos) – He consistently kept the Nkana defense on the lookout. Mutale played on Boyeli in the opening 2 minutes but the striker could not finish. He initiated the attack for the first goal and assisted the second goal for Mwepu to seal all three points in the Kitwe derby.
