Eden University Women’s Super League: Week 16 Results

Eden University Women’s Super League: Week 16 Results

Week 16 of the Eden University Women’s Super League was filled with thrilling encounters, stunning goals, and impactful performances.

Zesco Ndola Girls maintained their impeccable form, while teams like Red Arrows and Green Buffaloes continued to impress with dominant displays.

Meanwhile, the battle for survival remains fierce, with teams jostling for crucial points at the lower end of the table. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the week’s action and its implications for the league standings.

Luyando Foundation Girls 2-2 ZISD Women

This pulsating clash saw both teams leave it all on the pitch.

Luyando’s Regina Kayamboma and Monica Mutisa showcased their attacking flair, while Sibongile Phiri and Lillian Kunda responded brilliantly for ZISD.

The draw keeps ZISD Women steady in 9th place with 19 points, while Luyando remains in 11th with 18 points, inching closer to mid-table security.

Green Eagles Women 1-1 Zanaco Ladies

Esther Mumba’s strike for Green Eagles was canceled out by a resilient Mercy Mwenya for Zanaco. Eagles hold on to 5th place with 24 points, staying in contention for a higher finish.

Zanaco, still battling near the bottom in 13th with 16 points, demonstrated grit but need more consistent results to escape the danger zone.

Indeni Roses 3-0 Nkana Queens

Indeni Roses delivered a clinical performance, with Rhodah Chileshe netting twice and Thandiwe Nkhata adding the third.

This commanding victory solidifies Indeni’s hold on 3rd place with 34 points, keeping them within reach of the top two. Nkana Queens, stuck at the bottom with just 10 points, face an uphill battle to avoid relegation.

Red Arrows Women 4-3 Nchanga Rangers Queens

A goal fest saw Red Arrows edge out Nchanga Rangers in a seven-goal thriller.

Ochumba Lubanji’s incredible four-goal haul secured the win, while Nchanga’s spirited effort, led by Gracious Tailoshi, Brenda Mwewa, and Ivy Nambeye Wazingwa, fell short.

Arrows remain 2nd with 35 points, firmly in the title race, while Nchanga Rangers, in 12th with 16 points, must address defensive frailties.

Yasa Queens 1-3 Green Buffaloes Women

Green Buffaloes dominated away from home, with Natasha Nanyangwe and Vanessa Chikupila (brace) leading the charge.

Judith Soko’s goal for Yasa was little more than a consolation. Buffaloes sit in 4th place with 26 points, maintaining pressure on the top three, while Yasa, in 8th with 22 points, holds onto a respectable mid-table position.

Kamfinsa Police Blue Eagles 0-3 Zesco Ndola Girls

The unbeaten Zesco Ndola Girls showed no signs of slowing down, cruising past Kamfinsa Police.

Goals from Christine Kabandama, Dorothy Daka, and Penelope Mulubwa extended their winning streak to 15 matches, cementing their top spot with 45 points.

Kamfinsa remains in 6th place with 23 points, needing a strong rebound to stay competitive.

Elite Ladies 6-0 Play It Forward Queens

Elite Ladies delivered a masterclass, routing Play It Forward Queens. Saliya Mwanza led the charge with a brace, supported by Pauline Zulu, Hellen Sichamba, Purity Chiluli, and an own goal by Ethel Mbazima.

Elite climbs to 7th with 23 points, while Play It Forward languishes in 16th place with 10 points, facing a dire relegation threat.

Trident Queens 1-1 Nkwazi Queens

A hard-fought draw saw Angela Galatu’s opener for Trident Queens canceled out by Zewelanji Nambeye’s equalizer for Nkwazi.

Trident occupies 10th place with 18 points, while Nkwazi, in 14th with 14 points, must mount a late-season surge to avoid the drop.

The Road Ahead

Zesco Ndola Girls look unstoppable as they march towards the title, but challengers like Red Arrows and Indeni Roses are keeping the pressure on.

The fight for survival is heating up, with teams in the lower half battling to avoid relegation. With more drama likely in the coming weeks, fans can expect plenty of twists and turns in this electrifying league.