2024–25 Zambia Super League
64th Season of the Zambia Super League
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The 2024–25 Zambia Super League, known as the MTN Super League for sponsorship purposes, was the 64th season of the top-tier association football league in Zambia, which began on 17 August 2024. Red Arrows are the defending champions.[1][2][3]
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 17 August 2024 – 17 May 2025 |
| Champions | Power Dynamos (8th title) |
| Relegated | Forest Rangers Indeni Lumwana Radiants Atletico Lusaka |
| CAF Champions League | Power Dynamos |
| CAF Confederation Cup | ZESCO United |
| Matches | 288 |
| Goals | 538 (1.87 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Idris Illunga Mbombo (12 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Green Buffaloes 4–0 Indeni (25 August) Nchanga Rangers 4–0 Lumwana Radiants (28 August) |
| Biggest away win | Indeni 0–2 Zanaco (17 August) Lumwana Radiants 0–2 Mufulira Wanderers (12 September) |
| Highest scoring | Forest Rangers 3–1 Atletico Lusaka (17 August) Green Buffaloes 4–0 Indeni (25 August) Nchanga Rangers 4–0 Lumwana Radiants (28 August) MUZA 3–1 Indeni (1 September) |
| Longest winning run | 3 matches ZESCO United (1 September – 11 September) |
| Longest unbeaten run | 4 matches Forest Rangers (17 August – 1 September) Power Dynamos (17 August – 8 September) ZESCO United (1 September – 11 September) 3 matches Kabwe Warriors (17 August – 31 August) Red Arrows (28 August – 8 September) |
| Longest winless run | 4 matches Indeni (17 August – 31 August) Lumwana Radiants (17 August – 12 September) Mutondo Stars (17 August – 1 September) |
| Longest losing run | 3 matches Lumwana Radiants (24 August – 12 September) |
← 2023–24 2025–26 →
All statistics correct as of 20 April 2025. | |
It was won by Power Dynamos, who earned their eighth league title.[4]
Teams
Changes from previous season
The league is composed of 18 teams; the 14 teams from the previous season and the promoted teams: Lumwana Radiants, Nchanga Rangers, Atletico Lusaka and Indeni.[5]
Stadiums and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atletico Lusaka | Lusaka | Toyota Arena | 5,000 |
| Forest Rangers | Ndola | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium | 49,800 |
| Green Buffaloes | Lusaka | Independence Stadium | 30,000 |
| Green Eagles | Choma | Independence Stadium | 30,000 |
| Indeni FC | Ndola | Indeni Sports Complex | 5,000 |
| Kabwe Warriors | Kabwe | Godfrey Chitalu Stadium | 10,000 |
| Lumwana Radiants | Kalumbila District | Lumwana Football Pitch | 3,000 |
| Mufulira Wanderers | Mufulira | Shinde Stadium | 10,000 |
| Mutondo Stars | Kitwe | ||
| Muza | Mazabuka | Nakambala Stadium | 5,000 |
| Napsa Stars | Lusaka | Nkoloma Stadium | 5,000 |
| Nchanga Rangers | Chingola | Nchanga Stadium | 20,000 |
| Nkana FC | Kitwe | Nkana Stadium | 10,000 |
| Nkwazi FC | Lusaka | Edwin Imboela Stadium | 6,000 |
| Power Dynamos | Kitwe | Arthur Davies Stadium | 15,500 |
| Red Arrows | Lusaka | Nkoloma Stadium | 5,000 |
| Zanaco | Lusaka | Sunset Stadium | 5,100 |
| ZESCO United | Ndola | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium | 49,800 |
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Dynamos (C) | 34 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 54 | 22 | +32 | 68 | Qualification for 2025–26 Champions League |
| 2 | ZESCO United | 34 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 34 | 20 | +14 | 63 | Qualification for 2025–26 Confederation Cup |
| 3 | Nkana | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 29 | +19 | 58 | |
| 4 | Red Arrows | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 32 | 24 | +8 | 56 | |
| 5 | Kabwe Warriors | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 38 | 27 | +11 | 51 | |
| 6 | Nkwazi | 34 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 31 | 26 | +5 | 50 | |
| 7 | Green Buffaloes | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 34 | 35 | −1 | 45 | |
| 8 | Mufulira Wanderers | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 31 | −1 | 45 | |
| 9 | Napsa Stars | 34 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 22 | +2 | 44 | |
| 10 | MUZA | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 33 | 34 | −1 | 44 | |
| 11 | Nchanga Rangers | 34 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 42 | |
| 12 | Green Eagles | 34 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 32 | 34 | −2 | 41 | |
| 13 | Mutondo Stars | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 26 | 34 | −8 | 41 | |
| 14 | Zanaco | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 34 | 41 | −7 | 39 | |
| 15 | Atletico Lusaka (R) | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 46 | −19 | 39 | Relegation to 2025–26 Zambian Division One |
| 16 | Forest Rangers (R) | 34 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 31 | 34 | −3 | 38 | |
| 17 | Lumwana Radiants (R) | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 36 | −15 | 37 | |
| 18 | Indeni (R) | 34 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 20 | 55 | −35 | 15 |
Results
Positions by round
To preserve chronological order, any postponed matches are added to the round they were played, not when originally scheduled.
| Qualification for CAF Champions League | |
| Qualification for CAF Confederation Cup | |
| Relegation to Division One |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 May 2025. Source: RSSSF
Season statistics
Scoring
Top scorers
- As of 18 September 2024
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nchanga Rangers | 5 | |
| 2 | Atletico Lusaka | 3 | |
| 3 | Green Buffaloes | 2 | |
| Nchanga Rangers | |||
| Nkwazi | |||
| Mutondo Stars | |||
| Green Buffaloes | |||
| 8 | 38 players tied | 15 teams | 1 |
Own goals
- As of 18 September 2024
Hat-tricks
- As of 18 September 2024
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nchanga Rangers | Lumwana Radiants | 4–1 (H) | 28 August 2024 | |
- Note
(H) – Home; (A) – Away