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Ex-Zesco United defender Nyambe Mulenga has hailed his old team for winning their ninth FAZ Super Division title.
Zesco won the 2020/21 Super Division title with three matches to spare after Sunday’s 2-0 win over Napsa Stars at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
Former Chipolopolo defender Mulenga said it is important for players to aim high.
“It feels nice to see the team win the ninth title,” he said from his Ndola base.
“In life people only remember champions. In football there is nothing like we played well and came out second, people will always remember the champions.”
Mulenga added:”The best thing in football is winning trophies. Each player must aim to finish number one in a competition.”
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Napsa Stars suffered a major blow in their survival battle following a 2-0 loss to Zanaco in Saturday’s delayed FAZ Super Division match at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.
After a goalless first half, Napsa collapsed in the last stanza as Zanaco recovered from a three match winless run with late goals.
League leading scorer Moses Phiri put the Bankers in front after 68 minutes and his captain Rodger Kola made it 2-0 in the 90th minute.
This was Zanaco’s first game since sending coach Chris Kaunda on forced leave last Wednesday.
Zanaco have completed a double over Napsa whom they edged 2-1 in the reverse fixture last December.
Mohamed Fathi’s three-year reign as Napsa Stars coach has come to an end on a day the clubs’ secretariat was also sent on forced leave following a poor league run.
Napsa’s successful continental romance that saw them become the first Zambian club to reach the group stage on the first attempt has turned sour as their domestic survival lies in the balance.
Fathi’s departure comes after two consecutive league defeats following a 3-0 away loss at Green Eagles plus a 4-1 downing at fellow relegation battling Nkana.
“The NAPSA Stars Football Club Secretariat and the Head Coach Mr. Mohamed Fathi have been placed on Administrative Leave with immediate effect,” club spokesperson Gwen Chipasula said in a statement.