Blue Foxes Triumph Over X United In Friendly Clash

In a lively friendly match held on 14 July 2024 at the Kabwe venue, Blue Foxes Football Club secured a convincing 5-2 victory against X United FC. The match kicked off at 3:00 pm, providing an engaging afternoon for the 50 spectators in attendance, who witnessed a competitive and entertaining game.

Blue Foxes fielded a 4-3-3 formation that strategically placed players in key positions to exploit their attacking prowess while maintaining defensive solidity. Miyoba Hangoma stood in goal, with Kangwa Chrysostom and Patson Sikazwe occupying the right and left defensive flanks, respectively. Matale Mihau and Bright Sikapizya anchored the central defence, providing a reliable shield in front of the goalkeeper. The midfield trio comprised Richard Mumba on the right, Morgan Chisanga centrally, and an unnamed player on the left, all expected to orchestrate play and support the forwards. Jackson Kalumba and Moono Bestern flanked striker Milimo Malambo, tasked with delivering pace and width to the attacking line.

The substitutes were not specified for this match.

The first goal of the match came in the 12th minute, with Blue Foxes taking an early lead. They doubled their advantage just 13 minutes later, scoring again in the 25th minute to put X United in a difficult position. Not content, Blue Foxes continued to press, and in the 30th minute, they found the net once more, making the score 3-0 and showcasing their attacking dominance.

However, X United fought back just before half-time, managing to score their first goal in the 40th minute, which provided them with a glimmer of hope as the teams headed into the break at 3-1.

The second half saw both teams looking to make an impact, but it was Blue Foxes who extended their lead further in the 65th minute, marking their fourth goal of the match. X United were not finished yet, though, as they clawed back another goal in the 70th minute, narrowing the deficit to 4-2 and raising the stakes as the match approached its conclusion.

As the match drew near its end, Blue Foxes added one final flourish with a goal in the 85th minute, solidifying their emphatic win and bringing the score to 5-2.

Richard Mumba's relentless effort in midfield earned him the accolade of Player of the Match, as his performance was pivotal in controlling the tempo and contributing to the attacking play throughout the fixture.