Nkana this afternoon recorded their first derby win over 10-man Power Dynamos since 2003 in a dramatic 1-0 away win at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe in an MTN/FAZ Super Division Week 17 clash.
The 11-time league champions’ last win over their Kitwe archrivals in Zambia’s premier derby was on October 25, 2003 when they beat Power by the same margin.
Nkana’s victory also saw their coach Linos Makwaza extend his unbeaten run against his former club to five since he began his head coaching career in 2009 with defunct Zamtel FC.
It was all Nkana in the first half and initial signs of things to come manifested in the 13th minute when striker Evans Kangwa miscued a layoff from midfielder Mwila Kabwe.
Mwila too had a glorious chance to put Nkana in the on 22 wasted after rifling his shoot straight into the woodwork.
Nkana took a deserved just before the break in the 41st minute through Kangwa who scored his eight goal of the season with an unstoppable header from a Perry Mubanga cross on the right that goalkeeper Joshua Titima failed to keep out.
Power came back stronger after the break and were handed a fortunate penalty in the 47th minute by referee Wilson Mpanisi after striker Luka Lungu was brought down by defender Tumelo Chibwe.
The league’s top scorer Lottie Phiri stunned a packed and electrified Arthur Davies when he blasted resultant straight into the horizontal.
His penalty miss was cue for chaos to ensue as Nkana’s hardcore fans left their designated seating area and matched to the host supporter’s goal-end stand with a yellow mock coffin signifying the colors of Power.
A scuffle ensued as punches flew and Vuvuzela’s used as clubs by both warring parties as play stopped briefly before police quelled the situation.
There was more misery for Power who had defender Kamuzati Kabwe sent off for an off-the-ball incident on second half substitute Reynold Kampamba who made a surprise return to the team after a brief trail spell at SuperSport United.
However, 10-man Power refused to roll over and die and piled the pressure led by Phiri who was outstanding despite his penalty miss but Nkana held on for an important win.
Results
MTN/FAZ SUPER DIVISION WEEK 17 FIXTURES
06/08/2011
Forest Rangers 1-Kabwe Warriors 2
Lime Hotspurs 0-Roan United 1
Green Buffaloes 0-Konkola Blades 0
Nchanga Rangers 0-Nkwazi 0
Red Arrows 0-Kalewa 0
Nakambala Leopards 1-Green Eagles 0
Power Dynamos 0-Nkana 1
07/08/2011
Zesco United-Zanaco
well done warriors, you hav done it again this weekend.
kalampa, the red davils,sweet victory.
Nkana the Red Devils ..well done boys
which is correct lusaka times results is ,Red Arrows 0 -Kalewa 0,
06/08/11 MTN super League results,Red Arrows 3 – 0 Kalewa
06/08/11 FIFA.com-Zambia -latest results is ,Red Arrows 3:0 (3:0) Kalewa
which is which
Get in kalampa keep going well done busakili boys.
good kalampa
No underdogs in soccer, keep that spirit in the interest of football fans :)
Warriors well done boys.
Go Nkana, go! You are doing great!
Go kalampa!!…i miss watching u PACHILATA…but mwalipwa still more
Come on Sharp Lazor try and replicate your away form this weekend when Red Arrows comes to town
Power 90 do not let this setback hold you back as you attempt to win the league.
I was at the game, very exciting indeed though Power lost. They did so to a deserving team, Kalampa played very well…Lottie Phiri was a class apart although he missed a penalty. I encourage my fellow soccer fans to continue with the spirit of watching the games live at the stadiums even when the Barclays Premier kicks off this weekend….support your local team!!
Nalelo ye ba nkana bawina…nalelo ye ba devil bawina….Viva Kalampa