ZESCO Ndola Girls F.C.

This article is about the women's football team. For the men's team, see ZESCO United F.C.

ZESCO Ndola Girls

Nicknames	Zega Mambo Team Ya Ziko
Ground	Levy Mwanawasa Stadium
Capacity	49800
Coordinates	12.5830°S 28.3641°E / -12.5830; 28.3641
Owner	ZESCO
Head Coach	William Zulu
League	FAZ Women's Super Division
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Website	http://www.zescounitedfc.co.zm/
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ZESCO Ndola Girls is a Zambian women's professional football club affiliated to ZESCO and based in Ndola that competes in the FAZ Women's Super Division, the top tier of Zambian women's football.

History

The club first gained prominence in the Copperbelt Women’s League, finishing second in 2014 behind Moba Queens. They claimed their first regional title the following season, marking their rise as a competitive force in Copperbelt women’s football. In 2016, ZESCO Ndola Girls were runners‑up to Indeni Roses, but reclaimed the regional crown in 2017, continuing a period of strong performances.

Transition to National Competition (2020–2024)

With the establishment of the FAZ Women’s Super League, ZESCO Ndola Girls became consistent contenders at national level. They finished third in the 2020–21 season, behind Green Buffaloes and Red Arrows. The club improved to second place in 2023–24, again trailing Green Buffaloes, who dominated the league during this period.

Breakthrough and First National Title (2024–25)

The 2024–25 season marked a historic turning point. The club ended Green Buffaloes’ 36‑match unbeaten run with a 1–0 victory early in the campaign and completed the first round of fixtures unbeaten. They went on to win the FAZ Women’s Super Division for the first time, securing qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA qualifiers.

Continental Debut and COSAFA Success (2025)

ZESCO Ndola Girls made their continental debut at the 2025 COSAFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers. They opened their campaign with a 3–0 win over Beauties F.C. of Namibia, followed by a narrow 1–0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies. A high‑scoring 5–3 victory over Ntopwa F.C. of Malawi secured their place in the semifinals as the best runners‑up.

ZESCO Ndola Girls starting XI at the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers against Herentals Queens.

In the semifinal, they achieved a landmark 2–1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, then two-time African champions. They reached the final, where they drew 1–1 with Gaborone United of Botswana before losing 4–3 on penalties. Despite the defeat, the team earned the tournament’s Fair Play Award, underscoring their disciplined and competitive performance on debut.

Rivalries

ZESCO Ndola Girls contest the Ndola Derby against Indeni Roses, a long‑standing regional rivalry dating back to their Copperbelt League era.

Players

As of August 2025

ZESCO Ndola Girls F.C. squad for 2025 season.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
1	GK	ZAM	Melody Kipimpi
3	DF	ZAM	Vast Phiri
4	DF	ZAM	Abigail Munkombwe
5	MF	ZAM	Esther Muchinga
6	MF	ZAM	Dorothy Yamba Yamba
7	MF	ZAM	Eneless Phiri
8	FW	ZAM	Charity Mubanga
9	FW	ZAM	Dorothy Daka
10	FW	ZAM	Thandiwe Ndhlovu
11	FW	ZAM	Iless Phiri
12	DF	ZAM	Theresa Musatila
13	DF	ZAM	Avell Chitundu
15	MF	ZAM	Mary Mbewe

No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
16	FW	ZAM	Leticia Lungu
17	MF	ZAM	Penelope Mulubwa
18	DF	ZAM	Annie Namonje
19	FW	ZAM	Majory Mwila Mulenga
20	DF	ZAM	Elizabeth Mupeso
20	DF	ZAM	Mable Bwalya
20	DF	ZAM	Jackline Chomba
20	DF	ZAM	Grace Kapansa
20	DF	ZAM	Fridah Kabwe
20	DF	ZAM	Roydah Ngandu
20	DF	ZAM	Hazel Natasha Nali
20	DF	ZAM	Judith Soko
20	DF	ZAM	Milla Tyreen Milamba

Honours

• COSAFA Women's Champions League runners-up: 2025
• FAZ Women's Super Division: 2024/25, 2025/26

Awards

• 2025 COSAFA Women's Champions League: Fair Play