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PRISON Leopards began their campaign in the new MTN/FAZ Super Division which kicked off yesterday on an impressive note after humbling Kitwe United 3-0 in a week one fixture at Garden Park Stadium in Buchi.
Two first half goals from Francis Zulu and Simon Nkandu and second half goal from Junior Zulu gifted Prison Leopards their first win and first three points of the season.
Francis Zulu broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when he took advantage of Kitwe United’s sleeping defence before beating the goal keeper with a low shot from outside the 18-yard box.
Nkandu doubled Prison’s advantage after Kitwe United’s clumsy defence blocked and failed to clear a free kick which landed in Nkandu’s direction before the defender found the back of the net.
Striker Junior Zulu put the ice on the cake when he acted quickly, taking advantage of another breakdown in defence before finding the back of the net with a sublime low shot on target for Prison to triumph 3-0.
Meanwhile, Super Division action continues this afternoon with defending champions Nkana beginning their title defence with a clash against CAF Champions league envoys Forest Rangers at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
The match presents the Tennant Chilumba-drilled Rangers an opportunity to avenge their unfortunate loss of the 2020 title to Nkana who won the league which was concluded prematurely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nkana will target maximum points to begin their title defence on a positive note while it will be a tough test for Rangers who are using league matches to assess how they will perform in the continental championships.
Meanwhile in the first game of the double header at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Buildcon FC will face a rejuvenated Lusaka Dynamos whose transfer ban has been lifted by FIFA.
At National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Chisi Mbewe’s Red Arrows and Green Buffaloes face off in a Lusaka derby which promises a lot of sparks.
Newcomers, Young Green Eagles will begin their Super Division campaign with a tough assignment against Power Dynamos at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe.
It’s another tough test for the ZNS sponsored Young Eagles whose participation in the Super Division has been received with mixed feelings with others stating that the Kafue based club does not deserve to compete in the same league with their sister club and CAF Confederations Cup envoys Green Eagles of Choma. Last season’s Eden League Champions, Indeni will face Zanaco with David Chilufya returning to Sunset Stadium as an opponent after he was fired last season at the same club where he served as first assistant to Mumamba Numba who is now the head coach for Zesco United.
Meanwhile, tomorrow’s league action will see Ndola giants Zesco United locking horns with CAF Confederations Cup envoys NAPSA Stars.
With NAPSA Star aiming to win the league and reaching the group stage of the CAF Confederations Cup, the game against Zesco presents NAPSA Stars coach Mohamed Fathi a chance to assess his squad ahead of the Confederations Cup campaign.