YOUNG Arrows maintained their unbeaten run and KCM-FAZ Premier Division league leadership despite being held by defending champions Zesco United in an exciting match played yesterday in Lusaka.



Hosts skipper Kruger Mwansa capitalised on a mistake by Zesco goalkeeper Jacob Banda when he finished off an eighth minute effort after his initial attempt seemed to have been kept out by the junior international netminder.

But the visitors who went into this week eight fixture trailing Arrows by one point, snatched a share of the spoils and increased their tally to 15 when they got back to level terms in the 67th minute through substitute, Elson Mkandawire who headed home a Rainford Kalaba corner kick.

The cross found both Arrows goalkeeper, Robert Chisenga and his defenders flat footed.

In between the two goals, Young Arrows who are now on 16 points, played some lively football that showed the massive Nkoloma stadium crowd that they are not a one flash wonder as they take on the league leadership by storm although the junior airmen must have to learn better how to settle their nerves.

Despite not carrying the day, Young Arrows will still be happy to continue leading the table although their cushion has been cut to a mere point by Zesco and the marauding Green Buffaloes who triumphed 2-0 at Nchanga Rangers.

City 1 Warriors 0

At Woodlands stadium, City of Lusaka got back to winning ways as they scored their third win of the season after beating a struggling Kabwe Warriors who slipped further down the KCM-FAZ Premier Division standings, reports Vincent Zulu.

Midfielder Brian Lubaba struck the all important goal when he bent in an in-swinging corner kick on 24 minutes which went in at the near post as Warriors goalkeeper Steven Kabwe clawed at fresh air.

Rangers 0 Buffaloes 2

Green Buffaloes winning streak continued yesterday as the inform George Lwandamina-tutored side comfortably beat struggling Nchanga Rangers to move into joint second position with the champions Zesco United, reports Albert Kamusweke at Nchanga stadium in Chingola.

Buffaloes took the lead through Lawerence Phiri who converted a penalty that came after Rangers defender Justin Kunda, under pressure, handled a Reuben Tembo shot inside the box with the resultant spot-kick wrong footing goalie Fred Silwamba.

There was no turning back as Buffaloes, who now have 15 points, doubled the advantage in the 54th minute through a well struck volley by Tembo this time around catching Silwamba off guard.

Eagles 1 Zanaco 2

A first half brace from international striker Roger Kola yesterday gave 2006 KCM-FAZ Premier Division League champions, Zanaco a vital away win over Green Eagles in a week eight match playeda at Railway ground in Kabwe.

Kola delivered his first goal on 15 minutes before hitting his second on 42 minutes to ensure Zanaco’s revival process remained on course.

This was Kola's second brace in his last two games for Zanaco.

Roan 1 Blades 1

Two-second half headers from both sides characterised yesterday’s fascinating week eight match between Roan United and Konkola Blades in Luanshya.

After enduring a fruitless first half, both sides came back rejuvenated with Roan taking the lead just two minutes into the second half through Kelvin Mumba who headed home a Lyson Sikaonga pass from the right wing.

Blades replied in the 63rd minute as Chileshe Kabwe equalised after heading past Roan United goalkeeper Bob Banda who saved most of the dangerous shots.

Nkana 0 Arrows 0

NKANA yesterday went 315 minutes without scoring a goal as Red Arrows held them in a drab week-eight match which was strangely played before a less than usual crowd at this stadium.

Chambishi 3-2 Nkwazi

Chambishi registered their second win of the season when they beat Nkwazi 3-2 on Saturday

Dynamos 0 Power 0

At Queensmead stadium, former internationals Laughter Chilembi and Francis Kombe turned their frustration at failing to find the net onto fans in this week eight KCM-FAZ league fixture that ended in a goalless draw despite the myriad of chances created by both teams-Times of Zambia