Match Report
In the standings it was Nkwazi 14th on 37 points, Zanaco 6th on 50 — separated by 13. Zanaco's recent output lagged their position: 13th on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. Against a league average of 0.87 goals per team per game, Nkwazi ran at 0.64 scored and 0.82 conceded, Zanaco at 0.88 and 0.88.
The head-to-head ledger counts 9 games: 3 Nkwazi wins, 3 for Zanaco, 3 draws, at 2.67 goals per meeting. 67% of these meetings featured a goal for each side.
The venue was Edwin Imboela Stadium, with room for 6,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
Zanaco: Lambert Gueme Araina (54')
Key stats
Possession: Nkwazi 56% · Zanaco 44% · Total shots: 10-9 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 3-3