Kenyans plying trade in the Zambia Super League (ZSL) posted mixed results over the weekend as the tournament entered round 25.Former Tusker striker Jesse Were was a second-half substitute as Zesco United dispatched his immediate former team Kansanshi Dynamos 2-1 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday to inch four points closer to league leaders Red Arrows.##NAJAVA_MECA_7965792##Kansanshi endured a rough afternoon that saw their winless run in the MTN Super League extend to four matches while Zesco’s improbable form kept on taking their winning streak to five games.In what proved to be an exciting match, Kansanshi displayed resilience and determination from the outset, with Jimmy Mukeya’s remarkable header off a cross from Rodgers Lukonde securing an early lead for the Solwezi-based side in the 13th minute.However, Zesco mounted a relentless comeback and David Simukonda leveled the scores half past the hour mark exploiting a brief defensive lapse from Christopher Katongo.Solomon Sakala added a second goal for the hosts capitalizing on a set-piece opportunity, converting Abraham Siankobo’s free-kick to edge Zesco into the lead just before halftime.Were was introduced in ten minutes after the restart taking over Siankobo’s place.Another Kenyan goalkeeper and assistant captain Ian Otieno watched the action from the bench as Toaster Nsabata stared between the sticks to claim a deserved three points.Next for Zesco is a tie against Kabwe Warriors on Saturday.Kenya dominates as Ruto leads clean-sweep at Rome MarathonNAPSA Stars 1-0 Nkana Former AFC Leopards winger Vincent Oburu produced a man-of-the-match performance as NAPSA stars humbled Nkana 1-0 in a league match played at the REIZ Arena to end their three-match wait for victory.Zikiru Adams scored the lone goal of the match in the 55th minute from an Oburu cross, who was alongside Luka Banda were awarded the King of the Game award.The win not only gave Napsa an edge in the relegation battle but also ended a here game wait for a league goal and now occupy 14th place on 29 points after 25 games.Konkola Blades 0-0 ZanacoFormer Gor Mahia central defender John Ochieng played the entire game on Saturday as eight-placed Zanaco battled to a barren draw against 13th-ranked Konkola Blades at Konkola Stadium.Zanaco are now on a three-match winning spree but is out of the title race following earlier struggles in the season.Amwayi targeting quick return to action
