Thursday, March 28, 2024

Roan Shock and Trample on Zanaco

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Zanaco suffered a shock home defeat today when Roan United beat them 2-1 at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.

Despite suffering their second league defeat of the season, Zanaco remain leaders at the summit of the Faz Premier Division table while remaining on 13 points where they are joined by Green Buffaloes.

Zanaco and Roan were locked at 0-0 going into the break in a match the hosts looked most likely to score
than their visitors.

However, it was Roan who took the lead through striker Ben Mwanza who headed in the ball in the 47th minute.

Joseph Sakala made it 2-0 in the 73rd minute after he stole the ball from Zanaco defender Ziyo Tembo midway inside the hosts area to race past goalkeeper Raja Kola and rifle in the ball into the back of the net.

Zanaco midfielder Henry Banda hit the crossbar with a free kick in the 87th minute before making sure when he connected with a lose ball three minute deep into extra time to score the hosts consolation.

Roan are not far behind in 4th place on 12 points after the win as they continue to defy economic gravity and without a major sponsor since Luanshya Copper Mines withdrew their sponsorship this season.

Meanwhile, Buffaloes join Zanaco on 13 points after drawing 1-1 away to Chambishi.

Forest Rangers recovered from their 4-0 mauling at the hands of Zanaco in Ndola last Saturday to record an emphatic win of their own today away in Mazabuka where they beat winless Nakambala Leopards 4-2.

Forest are 3rd on the table also on 13 points but with a lesser goal difference.

Elsewhere, City of Lusaka lost 1-0 at home to Choma Eagles who embarrassed their hosts at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka under led by the home sides ex-coach Keegan Mumba.

Power Dynamos recorded a familiar score line when they drew 1-1 at home against Young Arrows while Kabwe Warriors and Lusaka Dynamos also finished by the same score line at Railway Grounds in Kabwe.

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  1. Roan united i remermber when it was called stylish Roan united you still have a lot of supporters like myself keep it up

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