2026 Zambian Charity Shield

2026 Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity Shield
EventZambian Charity Shield
Power Dynamos Red Arrows
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Date20 September 2026
VenueNkoloma Stadium, Lusaka
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The 2026 Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity Shield was the 61st Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity Shield, an annual association football match contested by the winners of the previous season's Zambian Super League and ABSA Cup competitions. It was played between Power Dynamos and Red Arrows on 20 September 2026 at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia.

Power Dynamos qualified for the fixture as the winners of the 2025–26 Zambian Super League, while Red Arrows qualified as the winners of the 2026 ABSA Cup. The two teams had also met in the ABSA Cup final earlier in 2026, with Red Arrows winning 2–0 at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

Red Arrows won the match 1–0, with Ackim Mumba scoring the only goal from a free-kick in the 80th minute. Power Dynamos were awarded a penalty in stoppage time, but Charles Kalumba saved Ronel Manyanga's attempt to preserve Red Arrows' lead. The victory gave Red Arrows the Charity Shield title.

Match

The match was played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. The official Zambian Premier League website listed the fixture for 15:00 on 20 September 2026. Power Dynamos had several opportunities during the first half. Red Arrows goalkeeper Charles Kalumba made a save in the opening stages, while Joshua Mutale came close to scoring shortly before half-time. Red Arrows made changes at half-time, with Yusuf Saddam Phiri and Angel Lubamba introduced for Paul Katema and Mumba Phiri.

The only goal of the match came in the 80th minute when Ackim Mumba scored from a free-kick to give Red Arrows the lead. Power Dynamos were awarded a penalty during stoppage time after Linos Makwaza was brought down inside the penalty area. Ronel Manyanga took the penalty, but Kalumba saved the attempt to preserve Red Arrows' lead. Red Arrows won the match 1–0 and were crowned Charity Shield winners.

Details

Power Dynamos0–1Red Arrows
Ackim Mumba 80'
Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka

Women's Charity Shield

The 2026 Charity Shield programme also included a women's match between ZESCO Ndola Girls and Green Buffaloes Women. ZESCO Ndola Girls won the match 2–1. Elizabeth Mupeso opened the scoring for ZESCO Ndola Girls in the 13th minute. Fridah Kabwe doubled their lead in the 26th minute, before Ethel Chinyerere scored for Green Buffaloes in the 85th minute. The result gave ZESCO Ndola Girls their first Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity Shield title.

Details

ZESCO Ndola Girls2–1Green Buffaloes Women
 Report
Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Zambian Premier League". Zambian Premier League. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  2. ↑ "Arrows, Zesco Charity Shield winners". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "Red Arrows edge Power Dynamos to lift Charity Shield after late penalty drama". Zambian Football. 21 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
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  5. ↑ "Zambian Premier League". Zambian Premier League. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "Red Arrows edge Power Dynamos to lift Charity Shield after late penalty drama". Zambian Football. 21 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  7. ↑ "Red Arrows edge Power Dynamos to lift Charity Shield". Zambian Football. 20 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  8. ↑ "Arrows, Zesco Charity Shield winners". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  9. ↑ "Red Arrows Edge Power to Lift Charity Shield". Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. 21 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  10. ↑ "ZESCO Ndola Girls beat Green Buffaloes to lift Women's Charity Shield". Zambian Football. 20 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  11. ↑ "ZESCO Ndola Girls beat Green Buffaloes to lift Women's Charity Shield". Zambian Football. 20 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.
  12. ↑ "Arrows, Zesco Charity Shield winners". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 September 2026. Retrieved 22 September 2026.