Power Dynamos coach Osward Mutapa Jnr has applauded his side for qualifying to the CAF Champions League group stage. And the Kitwe side will earn $550,000 from CAF for the six matches they will play in the group stage. Power Dynamos has already earned $100,000. Speaking Independence day’s 1-1 draw against Uganda’s Vipers SC, Mutapa couldn’t contain his excitement. “I said it was important that we qualify and give the nation the 61st birthday present,” the Zambia Police Superintendent said. “For me what is important is qualification to the group stage. I am very much excited, I am happy that we have qualified,” he added Kenyan striker Moses Shumah’s second half goal was cancelled by Karim Watambala late strike. The Kitwe giants advanced via a 3-2 aggregate. Zesco United was the last Zambian club to reach the CAF Champions League semi finals in 2016.
The MTN Super League will enter week nine of action this afternoon with Nkana, Kansanshi Dynamos and Mines United continuing their search for a first win of the season. Konkola Blades will play host to Green Buffaloes while in Lusaka a derby comes alive as Nkwazi squares off with Red Arrows. Record thirteen time Champions, Nkana are hoping to record twice first win this afternoon when they host Mighty Mufulira Wanderers. Wanderers on the other hand are unbeaten in their last four matches with two wins and two draws to their name. However Nkana have beaten Mufulira Wanderers in all their last three league meetings. In Solwezi it’s a ‘winless affair’ as Kansanshi Dynamos welcome Mines United. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season. Kansanshi Dynamos head coach Zeddy Saileti is confident his side can get their first win of the season this afternoon. “Yeah, I think it’s another difficult game. Our objective still remains the same, we want to win the game. We’ve done our preparation, we’ve psyched the players. Mentally, we have to be strong because the pressure is on. The fans want a win, so our players have to give it their all. If we work as a team with good spirit and unity, I believe we’ll achieve our goal,” said Saileti. The Mabanga Boys have managed five draws so far this season while they face a team that has only one point to their name. This will be the first meeting between the two sides in the MTN Super League. Mines United Assistant Coach, Chabby Chabala acknowledged that his side has a lot of work to do especially in the striking department if the team is to see any good result following their 1-0 loss to FC MUZA last weekend. In Mazabuka, FC MUZA welcome NAPSA Stars at Nakambala Stadium. The hosts are yet to lose a single game at home against the Pensioners since they won promotion to the MTN Super League back in 2019. Sipho Mumbi’s side are yet to record an away with this season and will need to be at their best to beat a tricky FC MUZA side. NAPSA Stars will be without winger Kenneth Kasanga and defender Teddy Khumalo who are out nursing injuries. At Edwin Imboela Stadium, High Flying Nkwazi will play host to in form Airmen. The Zambia Police sponsored outfit are still searching for their first win while Red Arrows are unbeaten this season. With Albert Kangwanda scoring in his last four games, Chisi Mbewe’s men will be looking to get another win but it won’t be easy as Keegan Phiri is desperate for his first win as head coach Nkwazi. A win will see the Airmen move top of the MTN Super League log table. Red Arrows are unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Nkwazi and their last defeat came back in 2021. Elsewhere, Konkola Blades welcome Green Buffaloes in another tricky encounter. The hosts are winless in their last three games while the visitors have not won any of their last four matches. Buffaloes will fancy their chances as they are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Konkola Blades. On sSunday, the action moves to Sunset Stadium as ZANACO welcome Mutondo Stars. FC Leopards match against Power Dynamos and ZESCO United match against Nchanga Rangers have both been postponed to a later date because of Power Dynamos and ZESCO United’s involvement in continental football. Meanwhile the Kabwe Warriors encounter vs Green Eagles has been pushed forward because the venue Godfrey Ucar Chitalu Stadium is not available this weekend. MTN Super League Week 9| Saturday, 25th October, 2025| 15h00 :Kansanshi Dynamos vs Mines United| Independence Stadium, Solwezi 15h00: FC MUZA vs Napsa Stars, Nakambala Stadium, Mazabuka 15h00: Nkwazi FC vs Red Arrows, Edwin Imboela Stadium, Lusaka. 15h00 Nkana Fc vs Mufulira Wanderers, Nkana Stadium, Kitwe 15h00 Konkola Blades vs Green Buffaloes, Konkola Stadium, Chililabombwe Sunday, 26th October, 2025| 15h00 Zanaco FC vs Mutondo Stars, Sunset Stadium, Lusaka Postponed FC Leopards vs Power Dynamos Zesco United vs Nchanga Rangers Kabwe Warriors vs Green Eagles
Vipers SC coach Ivan Minnaert was left disappointed after his side were dumped out of the CAF Champions League on Friday in Ndola. The Ugandans faced an uphill battle in the second leg of the second round of the CAF Champions League. Trailing 2-1 from the first leg against a hostile crowd plus the fixture being played on the country’s 61st Independence day, the odds were against St Mary’s outfit. After watching his side settle for a 1-1 draw, Minnaert was gracious missed out on the $550,000 pay cheque in the group stage. “We are disappointed, we tried and it was not working that’s what has happened in the two games,” Minnaert added. “We have lost and I can’t talk too much,” Minnaert said.
Zesco United trained at Francistown’s Itani Chilume Stadium on Friday. The Zambian side face Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy on Saturday in the CAF Confederations Cup second leg. Emmanuel Siwale’s side lead 4-3 on aggregate. Meanwhile Power Dynamos saw off Vipers on Independence day to advance to the lucrative CAF Champions League group stage.
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