ZESCO NDOLA GIRLS 1 vs 0 Green Buffaloes Women FC

Green Buffaloes Women FC travelled to Trade Fair Ground Ndola on 7 May 2026 for their league away fixture against ZESCO NDOLA GIRLS, kicking off at 3:00pm. The match concluded with the visitors narrowly losing 1-0 after a tightly contested 90 minutes plus injury time, in front of 800 spectators.

Deploying a 4-3-3 formation, Green Buffaloes Women lined up with Aisha Gama in goal, protected by a back four comprising Racheal Nachula at right defender, Memory Nthala and Margret Gondwe as central defenders, and Martha Banda at left defender. The midfield trio featured Maweta Chilenga on the right, Esther Banda centrally, and Thanda Mokgaba on the left, tasked with both defensive cover and supporting the attack. Up front, the three-pronged forward line consisted of Agness Phiri on the right, Maylan Mulenga leading as striker, and Natasha Nanyangwe on the left, expected to stretch the opposition defence and create scoring opportunities. The bench included Esther Siamfuko, Natasha Kasema, Lydia Shamalima, Regina Kayamboma, and Ngambo Musole.

The game began with both sides probing cautiously, but it was ZESCO NDOLA GIRLS who broke the deadlock in the 25th minute. Their goal unsettled Green Buffaloes Women, who struggled to find a way through a disciplined home defence. Despite this setback, the visitors maintained their shape and organisation, with Aisha Gama commanding her area confidently.

At half-time, the score remained 1-0 to the hosts. Green Buffaloes Women made an immediate tactical substitution, bringing on Esther Siamfuko to replace left defender Martha Banda. This change aimed to shore up the defence and provide fresh legs on the left flank as they sought an equaliser in the second half.

The second period saw Green Buffaloes Women increase their attacking intent, but ZESCO NDOLA GIRLS remained resolute. In the 74th minute, a flurry of tactical substitutions followed for the visitors: Natasha Kasema came on for striker Maylan Mulenga, Lydia Shamalima replaced left midfielder Thanda Mokgaba, and Regina Kayamboma entered the fray for right forward Agness Phiri. These changes were designed to inject energy and creativity into the forward and midfield lines, hoping to overturn the deficit.

Shortly after, in the 75th minute, Green Buffaloes Women were forced into an injury substitution in goal, with Ngambo Musole replacing the outstanding Aisha Gama. Gama’s performance had been a standout despite the defeat, making crucial saves and organising her defence effectively throughout the match.

Despite their efforts, Green Buffaloes Women were unable to break down the opposition’s defence or find a late equaliser. The match ended 1-0 in favour of ZESCO NDOLA GIRLS, a result that will surely fuel the visitors’ determination to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.

Aisha Gama was deservedly named Player of the Match for her commanding presence between the sticks and vital saves that kept her team in contention until the very end. The referee’s performance was also notable, maintaining control of the game with a high standard of officiating.

Green Buffaloes Women will look to regroup and build on the positives from this encounter as they continue their league campaign.