Chilenje Shining Academy Triumphs Over Maina Soko Queens

In a closely contested friendly match held at Lusaka on 5 February 2025, Chilenje Shining Soccer Academy emerged victorious against Maina Soko Queens Football Club with a final score of 2-0. The match kicked off at 3:00 PM, showcasing the talents of both teams in an 11-a-side format.

Maina Soko Queens adopted a 4-3-3 formation, which is designed to provide a balanced approach between defence and attack. Charity Kunda took her place in goal, while the backline consisted of Chalwe Kafwebu and Rosemary Mwanza as right and left defenders, respectively, with Agness Lombe and Paulina Mubanga forming the central defensive partnership. The midfield trio featured Faides Zulu on the right, Chilunji Chikoti in the centre, and Precious Mutale on the left, tasked with linking play between defence and attack. Up front, Sambwa Chipumbu and Idah Kasambala operated as right and left forwards, supporting the central striker, Susan Chilufya.

The substitutes for Maina Soko Queens included Margaret Chileshe, Martha Namukonda, Mulenga Chilufya, Prisca Ng'andu, Anastasia Mbewe, Chanda Ngosa, Eness Kosamu, Grace Daka, Hellen Chigule, Martha Mpepo, and Mirriam Mooya.

The match began with both teams probing for weaknesses, but it was Chilenje Shining Soccer Academy who struck first in the 16th minute. A stunning long-range strike from outside the box found the back of the net, leaving Kunda with no chance to respond. This early goal set the tone for the match, as Maina Soko Queens struggled to regain their composure.

As the first half progressed, Maina Soko Queens made a tactical substitution just before half-time. Precious Mutale was replaced by Margaret Chileshe in the 44th minute, a move aimed at bolstering their midfield presence. The half-time whistle blew shortly after, with the scoreline reading 1-0 in favour of the opponents.

The second half saw a flurry of substitutions for Maina Soko Queens, with five changes made at the start of the half. Idah Kasambala made way for Martha Namukonda, while Charity Kunda was substituted for Mulenga Chilufya. Agness Lombe was replaced by Prisca Ng'andu, and Paulina Mubanga made way for Anastasia Mbewe. Rosemary Mwanza was also substituted, with Chanda Ngosa coming on to reinforce the defence.

Despite the changes, Maina Soko Queens struggled to find their rhythm, and Chilenje Shining Soccer Academy capitalised on this in the 84th minute. A penalty was awarded to the opponents, and they converted it with a well-placed shot from close range, extending their lead to 2-0.

Maina Soko Queens continued to fight until the final whistle, but they were unable to break through the resolute defence of Chilenje Shining Soccer Academy. The match concluded with a disappointing result for Maina Soko Queens, who will look to regroup and learn from this experience as they prepare for future fixtures.