Power short-circuit Zesco table lead

ZESCO United’s 2012 MTN Premier Division League unbeaten run came to an abruptly end in Kitwe yesterday when they lost lost to champions Power Dynamos, subsequently surrendering the top slot on the table to Zanaco.

Zanaco took over the leadership of the log on 29 points, one better than Zesco after 13 games played this season.

While a 10-man Zesco were battling to salvage a draw off Power in a match watched by Chipolopolo players Chisamba Lungu, Emmanuel Mbola and Jonas Sakuwaha, Zanaco easily collected maximum points off Konkola Blades to open up a slender lead over the Wedson Nyirenda’s side.

Power, who have bridged the gap with Zesco to three points, went to sleep in the second half failing to replicate an exhibition they put up in the first half when they rolled over their visitors to take a 2-0 first half lead through goals by striker Felix Nyaende and midfielder Emmanuel Chimpinde.

Zesco defender Gift Sakuwaha made it game on in the 54th minute when he pounced on a rebound from close range after Power goalkeeper Elliot Phiri spilled a curling set piece by midfielder Innocent Mwaba on the left flank into his strides.

Nyirenda’s side had to play much of the game with 10 men after referee William Chewe flashed a straight red at midfielder Kondwani Mtonga in the 19th minute for a careless crude tackle on Power skipper Joseph Sitali who had neatly beaten him to the ball away from danger.

Zanaco 2 Blades 0

From Sunset Stadium, Elias Chipepo reports that Zanaco yesterday took over league leadership after beating a determined Konkola Blades in a tightly fought encounter that saw Henry Banda and substitute Elson Mkandawire securing victory for the bankers.

Banda scored his goal in the ninth minute after finishing off a Lewis Macha pass before turning provider to Mkandawire, who came in for Ephraim Banda in the 60th minute, who did a lobby past goalkeeper Becky Bizangi deep into stoppage time.

Assembly 2 Arrows 1

National Assembly recorded their second successive win to amass 10 points when they beat Red Arrows, who remained fourth on 21 points after this week 13 local derby, reports Muwali Musampula from Woodlands Stadium.

The parliamentarians took the lead in the 40th minute through Humphrey Juma before Adubelo Phiri equalised in the goal melee just for Brian Chilando to score the winner with a wonder bicycle that proved too good for keeper Daniel Munyau and his defenders.

Forest 3 Nkana 1

At Dola Hill in Ndola, Felix Malunga reports that Nkana coach Linos Makwaza suffered abuse from the club’s fans as the 11-time league champions were subdued by a rejuvenated Forest Rangers.

Forest striker Nasha Kaya started the rout in the 20th minute before Malar Besa added the second nine minutes later.

Makwaza was forced to substitute goalkeeper Kennedy Kalale for Charles Mumba after he punched the ball into Besa’s path to graciously score.

Enock Jere reduced the deficit for Nkana in the 50th minute to give his team and some travelling fans hope that sadly was quashed a minute later after Owen Kaposa scored the clincher.

Nakambala 0 Buffaloes 1

In Mazabuka, George Chikokola won his first match as Green Buffaloes thanks to an 18th minute goal by Michael Bulaya to move up to 16 points while the ‘sugarcane boys’ Nakambala Leopards are on 14 points.

Mine Police 2 Eagles 0

In the border town of Chililabombwe, Albert Kamusweke reports that Konkola Mine Police yesterday notched up their fourth win of the elite league when they made short work of visiting Green Eagles in week 13 match in Chililabombwe scoring the goals through Austin Muwowo and Lazarus Kambole.

Nyondo gave Mine Police the lead in the eighth minute from defence-splitting a through ball after a good interchange of passes from Brian Chewe and Musonda Mwape and Kambole sealed victory in the 68thminute to move his side up to 17 points while Eagles remained four points adrift.

Rangers 0 Napsa 1

The effects of Nchanga Rangers parting company with seasoned coach Bruce Mwape have started showing at Nchanga Stadium where the Chingola side suffered a shock defeat to Napsa Stars tutored by veterans Patrick Phiri and Peter Kaumba.

Veteran striker Linos Chalwe gave a star-studded Napsa the all-important goal in the 70th minute as the Lusaka-based outfit moved up to join Rangers and Red Arrows on 21points.

Indeni 0 Roan 0

Indeni were held to a draw by visiting Roan United in a match that either side could have easily won had they converted their chances. Indeni are bottom with eight points while Roan are also in the relegation zone with 11 points.    source-  bolayathu

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