Fans brought their A-game to the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium as the 2026 ABSA Cup final delivered drama, intensity, and ultimately a deserving champion.
While the stadium was painted yellow and red, it was the red side of the divide that walked away smiling as Red Arrows FC defeated Power Dynamos 2–0 to lift their third ABSA Cup title.
First Half: Kangwanda Strikes First
The breakthrough came in the first half when Albert Kangwanda delivered a crucial opener to put Red Arrows ahead 1–0. The goal shifted momentum firmly in favour of the Airmen, who showed discipline and composure as they controlled key phases of the game going into halftime.
Second Half: Defensive Error Punished
Power Dynamos returned for the second half with hopes of a comeback, but a costly mistake proved decisive.
A misclearance by Domic Chanda gifted possession to Red Arrows, and Lazarous Chishimba reacted instantly. With precision, he picked out the top near post, leaving Power Dynamos goalkeeper Lawrence Mulenga stranded as the ball nestled into the net.
Power Dynamos 0–2 Red Arrows.
Champions in Style
From that moment, Red Arrows managed the game with maturity, discipline, and tactical awareness, successfully seeing out the match to secure a well-earned victory.
In the end, it was a clinical and composed performance that crowned Red Arrows as the 2026 ABSA Cup champions, adding another prestigious trophy to their growing cabinet and reaffirming their status as one of Zambia’s elite cup-winning sides.
