The Reiz Stadium played host to an exhilarating encounter on 23 August 2025, as Green Buffaloes Women FC faced off against Indeni Roses FC in a league home match. The match kicked off at 12:00pm and concluded with a scoreline of 2-1 in favour of the Buffaloes, who showcased resilience and tactical prowess throughout the contest.
Green Buffaloes adopted a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while also providing width in attack. Ngambo Musole started in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Martha Banda on the right, Margret Gondwe and Memory Nthala in central defence, and Diana Banda on the left. The midfield trio featured Evarine Katongo on the right, Joana Benaya centrally, and Esther Banda on the left, tasked with linking play and supporting the forwards. Up front, Beatrice Fwamba and Natasha Nanyangwe operated as right and left forwards respectively, with Hellen Chanda leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes for this match included Chishala Mufunte and Maweta Chilenga.
The match began with an early flourish from the Buffaloes, as Natasha Nanyangwe opened the scoring in the 8th minute. A well-placed short pass from Evarine Katongo set up Nanyangwe, who struck a stunning direct free-kick with her right foot, leaving the Indeni Roses goalkeeper with no chance. The home side's momentum was briefly interrupted when the visitors received a red card in the 15th minute for a bad tackle, reducing them to ten players.
However, the Buffaloes were caught off guard in the 34th minute when Ngambo Musole, in a moment of poor concentration, made a critical mistake that allowed Indeni Roses to equalise. The visitors capitalised on the error, scoring with a right-footed shot just a minute later, bringing the score to 1-1 and shifting the dynamics of the match.
As the first half drew to a close, tactical changes were made by the Buffaloes. In the 43rd minute, Chishala Mufunte replaced Ngambo Musole, and Maweta Chilenga came on for Beatrice Fwamba, signalling a shift in strategy as the team sought to regain control. Just before the half-time whistle, Nanyangwe struck again, this time tapping in a cross from Maweta Chilenga in the 45th minute, restoring the Buffaloes' lead to 2-1.
The second half commenced with Maweta Chilenga attempting to extend the lead just a minute after the restart, but her effort went wide. Hellen Chanda was flagged for offside in the 57th minute, a correct decision that halted another potential attack. Chilenga continued to be a threat, but her subsequent attempt in the 61st minute also missed the target.
As the match progressed, tensions rose, and Joana Benaya received a yellow card in the 77th minute for a bad tackle, further intensifying the contest. Esther Banda had a chance to secure the victory in the 79th minute, but her shot also went wide, leaving the score at 2-1.
Despite the late pressure from Indeni Roses, the Green Buffaloes held firm, showcasing their defensive resilience and tactical discipline. The referee's performance, however, was less than stellar, as indicated by a rating of 45, which may have contributed to some frustrations on the pitch.
Ultimately, the match concluded with Green Buffaloes Women FC emerging victorious, thanks to a standout performance from Natasha Nanyangwe, who not only scored twice but also demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the match. The Buffaloes will take great confidence from this win as they continue their league campaign.
