KITWE ELITE GIRLS 6 vs 2 H guardians

On 27 September 2026, Kitwe Elite Girls welcomed H Guardians to Valley View Combined School for a league home match that kicked off at 3:00pm. The 11-a-side encounter saw Kitwe Elite Girls dominate proceedings, running out comfortable 6-2 winners in front of 50 spectators under the watchful eye of referee Bwalya.

Deploying a 4-3-3 formation, Kitwe Elite Girls set up with Ongani Namumba in goal, protected by a back four of Catherine Kunda at right back, Racheal and Racheal as central defenders, and Angel Namumba on the left. The midfield trio featured Rebecca Phiri on the right, Barbara Mukuka centrally, and Clodia on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and linking play forward. Up front, the attacking trio consisted of Martha Chewe on the right wing, Sipeli leading the line as striker, and Mwansa Bubu on the left wing, expected to provide width and goal threat. The substitutes named were Foster Mulenga, Taonga, and Jane J.

The match burst into life early on as Mwansa Bubu opened the scoring in the 10th minute. Barbara Mukuka’s precise short pass found Bubu inside the box, who calmly finished with her right foot from close range to give the hosts an early advantage. Ten minutes later, Bubu doubled her tally, this time assisted by Sipeli in a slick team move that saw the striker thread a short pass to Bubu, who again struck with her right foot to extend the lead.

Kitwe Elite Girls continued to press and were rewarded in the 26th minute when Rebecca Phiri unleashed a stunning right-footed screamer, following a neat short pass from Martha Chewe. The goal showcased Phiri’s shooting prowess and further unsettled the visitors. However, H Guardians pulled one back in the 30th minute with a well-struck right-footed effort from outside the area, reminding the home side that the contest was far from over.

The hosts responded swiftly as Rebecca Phiri struck again in the 34th minute, this time finishing inside the box after a short pass from Sipeli. Her second goal of the half restored Kitwe Elite Girls’ three-goal cushion. Yet, just before the break, H Guardians reduced the deficit once more with a long-range right-footed strike in the 43rd minute, setting up an intriguing second half.

At half-time, the score stood at 4-2 in favour of Kitwe Elite Girls. The home side made a triple substitution on the hour mark, bringing on Foster Mulenga to replace goalkeeper Ongani Namumba for tactical reasons, Taonga coming on for striker Sipeli, and Jane J replacing right defender Catherine Kunda due to injury. These changes aimed to maintain the team’s momentum and shore up the defence.

The visitors’ hopes were further dashed in the 69th minute when an own goal gifted Kitwe Elite Girls their fifth. Barbara Mukuka delivered a dangerous corner that led to a frantic goalmouth scramble, with an H Guardians player inadvertently diverting the ball into their own net. This goal was a testament to the relentless pressure applied by the home side.

Mwansa Bubu completed her hat-trick in the 81st minute, once again converting a right-footed finish inside the box after a short pass from Rebecca Phiri. This goal sealed a commanding 6-2 victory for Kitwe Elite Girls and crowned Bubu as the standout performer of the match.

Kitwe Elite Girls’ attacking trio of Bubu, Phiri, and Sipeli combined effectively throughout, while the midfield and defence held firm despite the visitors’ sporadic threats. The tactical substitutions helped maintain the team’s rhythm and ensured the home side controlled the latter stages.

In summary, Kitwe Elite Girls delivered a comprehensive and entertaining performance at Valley View Combined School, securing three valuable league points with a dominant 6-2 scoreline over H Guardians. Mwansa Bubu’s hat-trick and overall attacking threat earned her the player of the match accolade, highlighting her pivotal role in this emphatic victory.