Lambert Araina’s flick earns Zanaco maximum points against Lumwana

• Lambert Araina scored the lone goal in his team’s 1-0 victory against Lumwana on game day 25 of the Zambian premiership.
• It was the forwards ninth of the season, putting him just one off the league’s current top scorer on 10 goals.
• Despite being played out of position, Lambert has remained productive even when assigned by coach Mumamba as an unorthodox left back.

Subpar sensational Zanaco Football Club defeated Lumwana Radiants by a slim 1-0 margin at home on Sunday at Sunset Stadium, ending a three-game losing streak.

Coming into the match after three consecutive defeats, Zanaco needed a victory to revitalize their relegation survival campaign.

A late goal provided the crucial victory for the home side, thanks to Lambert Araina 81st minute right foot flick that earned a much-needed win for the bankers who remain second from bottom.

The tension was palpable as Zanaco, desperate to avoid relegation, faced off against fellow strugglers Lumwana Radiants. “A every important game against a determined Lumwana football club,” said head coach Numba Mumamba, acknowledging the high stakes. “We expected this game to be tough.“

Despite the victory, Mumamba expressed concerns about his team’s finishing. “We need to improve especially in the final third,” he stated. “We need to maximize on goals because we are not sitting well on goal aggregate, we need to start scoring more goals.”