Green Buffaloes Women FC Triumph 3-1 At Konkola Stadium

On 5th November 2025, Green Buffaloes Women FC travelled to Konkola Stadium to face Konkola Blades Queens in a league away fixture kicking off at 3:00pm. The visitors emerged victorious with a commanding 3-1 win, showcasing clinical finishing and tactical discipline over the 90 minutes plus added time. The match was witnessed by 1,300 spectators, with the referee’s performance rated below par at 45, though this did little to detract from the quality of the football on display.

Green Buffaloes Women FC lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, deploying a balanced setup designed to control midfield and exploit width in attack. Chishala Mufunte guarded the goal, supported by a defensive line comprising Martha Banda at right back, Margret Gondwe and Memory Nthala as central defenders, and Racheal Nachula operating on the left side of defence. The midfield trio featured Esther Banda on the right, Thanda Mokgaba centrally, and Evarine Katongo on the left, tasked with linking defence and attack while providing service to the front three. Upfront, the team relied on the pace and creativity of Maweta Chilenga on the right wing, Maylan Mulenga as the central striker, and Natasha Nanyangwe on the left wing. The substitutes named were Diana Banda, Joana Benaya, Agness Phiri, and Lydia Shamalima.

The opening goal came in the 27th minute when Racheal Nachula delivered a precise cross from the left flank, finding Natasha Nanyangwe who rose to meet the ball with a powerful header from close range, sending the ball beyond the reach of the Konkola Blades Queens goalkeeper. This early breakthrough set the tone for Green Buffaloes’ attacking intent and defensive solidity.

As the first half progressed, Green Buffaloes continued to press with purpose. In the 41st minute, Natasha Nanyangwe turned provider, threading a short pass to Racheal Nachula who was well positioned inside the box. Nachula made no mistake, calmly slotting the ball home with her right foot from close range to double the visitors’ lead just before the interval. The half concluded with Green Buffaloes firmly in control at 2-0.

The second half began with Green Buffaloes maintaining their momentum. Only five minutes after the restart, in the 50th minute, Maweta Chilenga unleashed a long pass from midfield that found Racheal Nachula outside the penalty area. Demonstrating excellent technique, Nachula struck a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box that flew into the net, extending the lead to 3-0 and putting the game seemingly beyond doubt.

Konkola Blades Queens responded with a goal of their own in the 60th minute, capitalising on a close-range opportunity inside the box to pull one back with a right-footed finish. This goal injected some urgency into the home side’s play, but Green Buffaloes remained composed and disciplined in defence.

Tactical changes were introduced by Green Buffaloes in the 67th minute, with Joana Benaya replacing the goal scorer Natasha Nanyangwe, and Agness Phiri coming on for Maweta Chilenga. Both substitutions were made to refresh the attacking options and maintain control of the game’s tempo.

The match continued with Green Buffaloes managing the lead effectively, and in stoppage time at the 93rd minute, Lydia Shamalima was brought on for Evarine Katongo in a final tactical switch to shore up the midfield and see out the victory.

Green Buffaloes Women FC’s 3-1 triumph at Konkola Stadium was a testament to their tactical organisation, clinical finishing, and resilience. Racheal Nachula’s brace and Natasha Nanyangwe’s early header proved decisive, while the team’s defensive unit limited the home side’s chances effectively. This result will boost Green Buffaloes’ confidence as they continue their league campaign.