Green Buffaloes Women FC Secure 2-0 Win Over National Assembly Women FC

Green Buffaloes Women FC welcomed National Assembly Women FC to Edwin Imboela on 2nd November 2025 for a league home match kicking off at 1:00pm. The hosts emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline after a disciplined and effective performance over the 90 minutes plus added time, much to the delight of the 1,100 spectators in attendance.

Deploying a classic 4-3-3 formation, Green Buffaloes Women FC set up with Chishala Mufunte in goal, providing a reliable last line of defence. The back four consisted of Racheal Nachula at right back, Memory Nthala and Margret Gondwe as the central defensive pairing, and Martha Banda operating on the left flank. The midfield trio featured Esther Banda on the right, Thanda Mokgaba centrally, and Evarine Katongo on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the attack. Up front, the three-pronged forward line included Maweta Chilenga on the right wing, Maylan Mulenga leading the line as the central striker, and Natasha Nanyangwe on the left wing. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

From the outset, Green Buffaloes Women FC showed intent and aggression. It took just six minutes for the hosts to break the deadlock when left defender Martha Banda ventured forward and found the net, giving her side an early advantage. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the first half, with Green Buffaloes maintaining control and National Assembly Women FC struggling to create clear-cut chances. The defensive unit, marshalled by central defenders Memory Nthala and Margret Gondwe, kept the opposition at bay, while the midfield, led by the industrious Thanda Mokgaba, dictated the tempo.

The first half concluded with Green Buffaloes comfortably ahead 1-0, having established a foothold in the match through solid organisation and effective use of width. The home crowd remained lively, sensing that their team was in control.

After the interval, Green Buffaloes continued to press forward, with Maylan Mulenga proving a constant threat to the National Assembly defence. Her persistence paid off in the 65th minute when she doubled the lead, slotting home to give the hosts a commanding 2-0 advantage. This goal effectively sealed the contest, as National Assembly Women FC found it increasingly difficult to respond.

Throughout the second half, Green Buffaloes Women FC maintained their composure and discipline, ensuring no openings were given away at the back. Goalkeeper Chishala Mufunte remained alert and confident, while the midfield trio continued to work tirelessly to disrupt the opposition’s rhythm.

The match concluded with Green Buffaloes Women FC securing a well-deserved 2-0 victory, a result that reflected their dominance and tactical execution. Central midfielder Thanda Mokgaba was named Player of the Match for her pivotal role in controlling the midfield and linking play between defence and attack.

This win will boost Green Buffaloes Women FC’s confidence as they look ahead to their next fixtures, having demonstrated both defensive solidity and attacking prowess at Edwin Imboela.