Green Buffaloes Women FC Dominate Nkwazi Queens 5-0 At Reiz Stadium

On 21 December 2025, Green Buffaloes Women FC welcomed Nkwazi Queens to Reiz Stadium for a league home match kicking off at 3:00pm. The hosts delivered a commanding performance, securing a comprehensive 5-0 victory over their opponents in front of 1,300 spectators. The match lasted the full 90 minutes plus added time, with the referee overseeing proceedings with a solid performance.

Green Buffaloes Women FC lined up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, deploying a balanced setup designed to control midfield and exploit wide attacking options. 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 Esther Siamfuko on the left flank. The midfield trio featured Evarine Katongo on the right, Esther Banda centrally, and Maweta Chilenga on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and creative support. Up front, the attacking trio consisted of Agness Phiri on the right wing, Regina Kayamboma leading as striker, and Lydia Shamalima on the left wing. The substitutes named for the match were Racheal Nachula, Diana Banda, Natasha Kasema, and Joana Benaya.

The match burst into life early on with Green Buffaloes Women FC asserting dominance. At the 15th minute, Regina Kayamboma opened the scoring with a precise right-footed strike from outside the box, expertly set up by a short pass from right midfielder Evarine Katongo. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the first half, as the home side maintained pressure and controlled possession.

As the half progressed, Green Buffaloes Women FC continued to probe the Nkwazi Queens defence. Just before the interval, in the 43rd minute, Agness Phiri doubled the lead with a powerful right-footed shot from long range, following a neat short pass from left midfielder Maweta Chilenga. This goal underscored the visitors’ struggles to contain the hosts’ attacking threat. The first half concluded at 45 minutes with Green Buffaloes Women FC comfortably ahead 2-0.

The second half saw tactical adjustments from Green Buffaloes Women FC, with two substitutions made simultaneously at the 55th minute mark. Racheal Nachula replaced right defender Martha Banda, while Diana Banda came on for left forward Lydia Shamalima, signalling a shift in approach to maintain intensity and fresh legs on the flanks.

Just three minutes later, Agness Phiri further extended the lead with a stunning direct free-kick from outside the box, curling a right-footed effort beyond the reach of the goalkeeper. This goal highlighted Phiri’s technical prowess and marked her second goal of the match.

Green Buffaloes Women FC continued to dominate possession and territory. At the 64th minute, Evarine Katongo added to the tally with a long-range strike, again with her right foot, following a short pass assist from Agness Phiri. This goal was a testament to Katongo’s ability to contribute offensively from midfield.

Shortly after, further tactical substitutions were made at the 65th minute, with Natasha Kasema replacing striker Regina Kayamboma and Joana Benaya coming on for central midfielder Esther Banda. These changes aimed to refresh the attacking and midfield lines as the home side sought to maintain their commanding lead.

The scoring was not yet finished. In the 74th minute, Natasha Kasema headed home a close-range goal from a well-delivered cross by Agness Phiri, who had been instrumental throughout the match. This goal completed the scoring for Green Buffaloes Women FC, sealing a dominant 5-0 victory.

Agness Phiri’s outstanding performance, contributing three goals and multiple assists, earned her the Player of the Match accolade. Her influence was pivotal in Green Buffaloes Women FC’s comprehensive win over Nkwazi Queens, who were unable to mount any significant threat throughout the game.

In summary, Green Buffaloes Women FC’s tactical discipline, clinical finishing, and midfield control ensured a resounding home victory at Reiz Stadium, leaving Nkwazi Queens with a heavy defeat to reflect upon.