Napsa Stars secured a crucial win against Indeni in a thrilling match that saw both teams create scoring opportunities. The home team’s determination paid off, as they emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline.
The match began with both teams attacking, but Napsa Stars seemed to settle into the game quicker.
The crowd was treated to an exciting display of football as Napsa tried to get an early goal. The pressure finally paid off in the 42nd minute when Top Man Evans Kayombo Jr found the back of the net, courtesy of an assist from Jimmy Mukeya.
At half-time, Napsa Stars led by a goal to nil, and Head Coach Sipho Mumbi made tactical changes in the second half to consolidate their lead.
Rally Bwalya replaced Evans Kayombo Jr in the 53rd minute, while Emarson Kabwe came in for Godfrey Binga. Defensive midfielder Keegan Zulu replaced Jimmy Mukeya in the 78th minute, as Napsa adopted a more defensive approach.
Despite Indeni’s efforts to equalize, Napsa Stars held on to their lead, and the match ended with the home team emerging victorious. Jimmy Mukeya’s impressive performance earned him the Man of the Match Award.
In a post-match interview, Napsa Stars Head Coach Sipho Mumbi expressed his satisfaction with the win.
“Coming from a loss to Arrows last weekend, it’s good we have won as this will motivate the boys as they play away against Forest Rangers in Ndola,” he said.
Coach Mumbi acknowledged that the match was tough and that Indeni had disrupted their game plan. “But otherwise, it was a tough game, we did not play according to plan as Indeni destroyed our game plan and they put up a good fight. What is important though is that we won,” he added.
The win moves Napsa Stars up from 11th to 9th position with 33 points on the Zambian Premier League Log Table. The team’s next challenge is an away match against Forest Rangers in Ndola on March 8, 2025.
The Tangala Boys will be looking to build on this momentum and secure another crucial win in their quest for a safe finish in the league.