Scoring Royalty: Ng’andu and Zulu Top Charts in ZPL Women’s League Zones

The excitement of the season has subsided, the last whistles have been blown, and the dust has settled on the captivating 2024/25 ZPL Women National League campaign. With the season coming to an end, individual excellence emerges as the Golden Boot awards find their rightful owners, leaving a mark on the history of Zambian women’s football.

In the fiercely competitive Northern Zone, it was the predatory instincts of Mufulira Wanderers Queens’ own Chisola Ng’andu that ultimately prevailed. Ng’andu, a constant menace to opposing defences, showcased her lethal finishing prowess throughout the campaign, bagging an astounding 28 goals to clinch the Golden Boot. Her goal count reflects her reliability and skill in scoring, guiding the Wanderers’ offense with strong determination.

The competition for the top scorer in the Northern Zone was intense, with two other outstanding players challenging Ng’andu closely. Blessings Ng’onga of Konkola Blades, who helped her side earn promotion to the Eden University Women’s Super League, a formidable force in her own right, narrowly missed out on the top prize, netting an impressive 27 goals.

Ruth Muwowo also deserves immense credit for her stellar season, registering a remarkable 24 goals, in the Northern Zone.

In the Southern Zone, attention is on the prolific Zangose Blessings Zulu from Pataaki Girls. Zulu spearheaded her team’s attack with dynamism and precision, ending the season as the top scorer of the Southern Zone with 18 goals. Her consistent goal-scoring performance was vital for sixth-placed Pataaki Girls, leading to her prestigious Golden Boot award.

Although Zulu dominated the South, a group of skilled players displayed their goal-scoring talents. Memory Zulu, Constance Mubanga, and Bertha Banda each showcased their attacking skills by scoring 17 goals.