Zanaco had a fruitful debut visit to Real Nakonde on Wednesday that saw them move into the top five of the FAZ Super League table.
The defending champions beat the struggling promoted side 1-0 away in Nakonde.
Souleymane Lokwa scored the game’s only goal in the 41st minute to confine second from bottom Nakonde to their 15th loss of the season after 24 games played.
Zanaco rise from 7th to 5th on 40 points, five behind leaders Zesco United from 21 and 23 games played respectively.
Meanwhile, Zesco failed to open a four point lead on Wednesday when they were held to a 0-0 away draw by Power Dynamos.
Zesco very fortunate to leave Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe with a point thanks to some poor finishing by Power striker Alex Ngonga and Martin Phiri.
Power are 3rd on 42 points after the draw.
