WHY ZANACO FANS ARE THE HAPPIEST AFTER WEEK 13 OF THE WEEK 13 FAZ LEAGUE

For known reasons, I don’t expect Nkana Football Club Fans to mourn continuously over their 3-1 loss to Zesco United in the week 13 of the FAZ/MTN 2013 Super Division.

My match preview on Friday was very clear, I forsaw a Nkana loss based on the history of previous meetings they’ve had against Zesco, in which they had not beaten the electricity men in 10 previous meetings.

 Zesco striker Winston Kalengo’s brace and Kondwani Mtonga were enough to cancel out Festus Mbewe’s opener, stretching Zesco's record of being undefeated for a record 11^th successive match over Nkana, since they were promoted in 2004.

The win pushed Zesco top of the league on 30 points, one above Nkana.

From this result, defending Zanaco FC are a more happier club especially after picking three vital points against Konkola Blades.

They now have 20 points, trailing Nkana and Zesco by nine and 10 points respectively, and if they continue with their winning form, the bankers are still firmly in the title contention.

This again, has been made possible by Nchanga Rangers’ inconsistency, in which they have lost three of their last five matches, thereby giving Zanaco a breath of fresh air.

A mention to third placed Red Arrows, who are determined to give Nkana and Zesco good competition.

To pave way for the Cosafa Cup 2013 that kicks off in Lusaka this week, the league goes on a break and when it returns- more mouth-watering fixtures await the fans.

Zanaco will square off against Zesco United, while Nkana will host Power Dynamos in a Kitwe Derby as Arrows will be entertaining powerless Lime Hotspurs.

The outcome of these games will surely change the league standings, and I will not be shocked if I see Zanaco smiling again.