Power go second, Zesco win…finally

Power Dynamos roared into second place after a 3-1 home win over Nkwazi at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe on Wednesday.

The victory was Power’s first home win since April 11 when they crushed Napsa Stars 3-0 before their league programme was disrupted by 2015 Cosafa Cup and 2017 Africa Cup qualifier engagements in May and June.

Power striker Jimmy Ndhlovu hit the target twice in the 23rd and 61st minute to increase his tally to eight goals as he prepares to head back to Nkana with his six month loan set to expire on June 30.

Lottie Nyimbili equalised in-between in the 59th minute for Nkwazi when he beat Joshua Titima to Stewart Chikandiwa’s volley that came off the woodwork.

Kennedy Mudenda put the result beyond doubt in the 81st minute albeit in controversial circumstances.

Mudenda’s attempt to chip the ball back to Nkwazi goalkeeper Makasa Kalaba in the spirit of fair play went horribly wrong when the ball falew over the latter and into the back of the visitors net.

Referee Stanley Hachiwa rightly let the goal stand in accordance with the laws of the game despite protests by the Nkwazi bench.

Power replaced Nkwazi in second place on 24 points and four points behind Zanaco.

Nkwazi drop to 4th on 22 points.

And at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zesco United returned to winning ways after a 2-1 home win over Nchanga Rangers.

The win ended their two-match winless run that saw them lose 2-1 at home to Nkwazi and Forest Rangers in quick succession.

However, Zesco were sent scampering when Bwalya Kasonde put Rangers ahead in the 1st minute.

Mwape Mwelwa calmed the defending champions nerves in the 29th minute when he headed in the equaliser.

Winston Kalengo sealed the victory in the 79th minute to score his six goal of the season.

Elsewhere, bottom placed Nakambala Leopards were held to a scoreless home draw by Red Arrows in Mazabuka.

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