Lameck Banda is set to replace Tenant Chilumba as the head coach at Mighty Mufulira Wanderers the ZamFoot Crew understands. Chilumba and Mufulira Wanderers reached a mutual agreement to part ways eight months into his two year deal. The ZamFoot Crew understands that Banda has already said his goodbyes to FC MUZA in readiness for his switch to the Legendary Cup winners. Lameck Banda has been reappointed head coach of FC MUZA after the departure of Mathews Ndhlovu in June last year. Banda is expected to be joined by Bupe Banda as his first assistant at Shinde Stadium- the duo worked together both at Lumwana Radiants and Prison Leopards. The ZamFoot Crew understands that a three year deal has been proposed with only finer details left to be finalized between the two parties. During his tenure Banda led FC MUZA to impressive performances that saw the club finish second place in the Super League and automatically qualify for their maiden CAF Confederation Cup. Banda also led Mazabuka outfit to the ABSA Cup Final where they lost to Forest Rangers at a packed Woodlands Stadium. He then had stints with Lumwana Radiants and Prison Leopards before returning to FC MUZA.
FC Leopards and Nkwazi have finally managed their first wins of the season beating NAPSA Stars and Mines United respectively. Heading into week eleven Nkwazi and FC Leopards were winless and we’re desperate for a win. At Edwin Imboela, Christopher Zulu put the Zambia Police sponsored outfit in the lead in the 60th minute before Lameck Manda could double the lead four minutes later. Joram Kapoba pulled a goal back in the 83rd minute but it was not enough as Nkwazi held on to win the match. The win takes Nkwazi to 9 points and moves them out of the relegation zone. In Kabwe Maximilian Elimbi put FC Leopards in the lead just before halftime while Landu Miete sealed the win five minutes from time from the penalty spot. In Ndola, The derby ended in a draw as Chifundo Mphasi cancelled out Lazarus Kambole’s opener to make sure the two teams shared the spoils. ZESCO United failed to win yet again as they played to a goalless draw with FC MUZA away in Mazabuka. MTN Super League Week 11 Results Saturday, 8th November, 2025| Nkana 1-1 Power Dynamos. (Lazarus Kambole 68′ | Chifundo Mphasi 77′) Nkwazi 2-1 Mines United (Christopher Zulu 60’, Lameck Manda 64’ | Joram Kapoba 83′) Prison leopards 2-0 NAPSA Stars (Maximilian Elimbi 45′, Landu Miete 85’ Pen) F.C MUZA 0-0 Zesco
Eneless Phiri scored a hat-trick to lead ZESCO Ndola Girls to a huge 7-0 thrashing of YASA Queens while Indeni Roses thumped Red Arrows Women at Nkoloma. The Eden University Women’s Super League entered week eleven of action with some exciting match ups taking centre stage across the country. In Ndola, Eneless Phiri was the star of the show scoring a hat-trick and leading ZESCO Ndola Girls to a 7-0 thumping of YASA Queens. Thadiwe Ndhlovu contributed a brace while Avell Chitundu and Fridah Kabwe chipped in with a goal each. Zegalicious Girls have temporarily reclaimed top spot moving to 27 points ahead of Green Buffaloes Women’s Football Club who takes on Luyando Foundation Girls on Sunday at Edwin Imboela Stadium. In Lusaka at Nkoloma Stadium, Indeni Roses thrashed Red Arrows 4-0 in an early kick off. Ngosa Chabwe scored a hat-trick to lead the Oilo Ladies to a fantastic win. The treble included a goal from penalty spot and another strike direct from the corner kick. Rhoda Chileshe scored the other goal. The win takes them to third place leapfrogging the Airwomen. Regina Chanda scored a second half brace to lead ZANACO Ladies to a 2-0 win over Kamfinsa Police Blue Eagles. Kamfinsa had their star player Mercy Chipasula sent off for a second bookable offence and had to finish the match with 10 players. ZANACO move up to 5th place with 21 points. Konkola Blades Queens saw off Amazing Grace 1-0 while Nchanga Rangers Queens and Trident Queens played to a 2-2 draw. At Nationalist Stadium, Hellen Sichamba’s second half strike was the difference as The Elite Ladies edged National Assembly 1-0. Eden University Women’s Super League Week 11 | Full-Time Red Arrows 0-4 Indeni (Ngosa Chabwe 10’ pen, 52’, 88’, Rhoda Chileshe 42’) Kamfinsa Police Blue Eagles 0-2 ZANACO Ladies (Regina Chanda 47′, 56′ ) Konkola Blades Queens FC 2-1 Amazing Grace FC (Chisola Ngandu 36’, Purity Kunda 55’ |Bwalya Shamfuti 70’) National Assembly 0-1 The Elite Ladies (Hellen Sichamba) ZESCO Ndola Girls 7-0 YASA Queens (Eneless Phiri 16’,48’, 82, Thandiwe Ndhlovu 37’, 68:, Avell Chitundu 47’, Fridah Kabwe 90+2’) Trident Queens 2-2 Nchanga Rangers Queens ( Elizabeth Chishimba 12’, Agness Musele 38’| Tricia Mabamba 7’, Lungowe Namasiku 23’)
By Precious Bwale All eyes are on the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium this afternoon as Nkana host Power Dynamos in the biggest derby in the land the ‘Kitwe Derby’ which headlines week eleven action in the MTN Super League. This is a fixture that has never been defined by current form, history has always shown that derbies write their own stories. Nkana enter this clash on the back of a painful 10 game winless run, yet rivalries like this are known to revive broken spirits and shift momentum in an instant. Power Dynamos, meanwhile arrive with confidence. Oswald Mutapa’s side have shown strength looking at how tight their fixture schedule has been yet they have managed to get wins and will be eager to extend that momentum in this derby. This first round of the derby is even bigger better as there will be extra eyes on this showdown,The Republican President of Zambia, His Excellence Hakainde Hichilema, is expected to be in attendance. The Head of State has also purchased 30,000 tickets for fans to watch today’s derby, adding even more significance to this fixture. However, one major talking point remains since Mutapa took charge of Power Dynamos, he is yet to defeat Nkana. That adds extra pressure and extra motivation heading into this derby. Nkana Coach Mwenya Chipepo says he is expecting a difficult match but he feels this is the time to end the winless run. “It’s going to be a very difficult game but we want to make sure we win something because we have struggled a lot,” he said. “We are disappointed we are not supposed to be where we are. Last season we did very well and expected better. But we will keep fighting, we won’t surrender.” Power Dynamos have only managed to score more than one goal in two games in their previous 13 matches all in all Competitions but Coach Oswald Mutapa is not worried as he feels one day they will get the goals as they are creating chances. “Creating chances gives us an edge. One day we will score more than two, more than three. We are building momentum,” he said. “We need the right attitude not because Nkana is struggling. Every game is important.” “We are coming from three straight wins and we would love to build on it. We are champions and we have to play like champions tomorrow. Maybe I haven’t won this derby yet but we’ve done the work,” he added. Nkana midfielder Francis Zulu has emphasized on enjoying the game with a peaceful atmosphere. “Let’s enjoy the game with peaceful minds. We are ready.It’s a family game let’s think of the kids at the stadium and behave,” he said. Meanwhile Power Dynamos defender Samuel Bamidele Adoyeji says the defending Champions focus is winning the derby to make it four wins in a row. “We are not focused on the three wins our focus is the derby. We want to make it four.” Elsewhere, A battle of two winless sides will take centre stage at Edwin Imboela Stadium. Nkwazi welcome Mines United with both sides desperate for a win. Nkwazi are coming off a narrow 1-0 loss to Power Dynamos while Mines United have managed to get two points from their last two games. At President Stadium, Another winless side, FC Leopards will be in action as they welcome NAPSA Stars. The Pensioners are coming off a big morale boosting 1-0 win over ZESCO United while FC Leopards rescued a point against Mines United in their last game. Sipho Mumbi’s side have also been boostedby the return of winger Kenneth Kasanga who missed the last two games due to injury. Out of form ZESCO United are away to FC MUZA at Mazabuka’s Nakambala Stadium with Emmanuel Siwale desperate for a win. The nine time MTN Super League Champions have lost their last three league games and face MUZA side that is difficult to beat at home. Zega Mambo have only lost once to FC MUZA on their previous five meetings which could be something to build on for the Ndola based outfit. On Sunday, rejuvenated Konkola Blades welcome in form Green Eagles at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe. Blades have recorded back to back wins but face a team that has not lost in any of their last 5 five games. It will be a battle if tactical superiority between the principal Perry Mutapa and ‘Ama Be’ Beston Chambeshi. Benjamin Saeli and Kelvin Kapumbu have made a brilliant midfield partnership but will come up against the slick Collins ‘ Malouda’ Sikombe who has been in fine form for the Kawale Boys. Winless Kansanshi Dynamos welcome Nchanga Rangers in a bid to record their first win of the season. It will be the first game since the club parted ways with the Zeddy Saileti led technical bench and Yoram Kasempa will be expected to take charge. Brave Nchanga Rangers ended their three match winless run with a 1-0 win over MUZA. Sensational ZANACO will be looking to return to winning ways when they welcome Mighty Mufulira Wanderers at Sunset Stadium. They were handed a first loss of the season last weekend by Green Eagles and will be keen to get back on track. Mufulira Wanderers on the other hand are coming off a 1-0 loss to Kabwe Warriors. Meanwhile in Kabwe the only unbeaten team in the league, Red Arrows faces off with the Magnificent People’s team. The Airmen will be looking to keep their unbeaten run intact while Kabwe Warriors will be eager to build on their 1-0 win over Mufulira Wanderers. The Airmen have only lost once to Kabwe Warriors in the last seven meetings.
