By MARTIN MUSUNKA and SHAMAOMA MUSONDA –

Kansanshi 1 Buffaloes 0
SUBSTITUTE James Kanynji converted an all-important goal to propel pacesetters Kansanshi Dynamos to a well-deserved victory over Copperbelt Buffaloes to maintain grip on the summit of the FAZ Division One North league table.
The match played in Solwezi saw Kanynji, who went in for Chomba Lengwe, rise to the occasion when he scored in the 35th minute to enhance his team’s chances of maintaining the league leadership.
In this tight encounter, Buffaloes, fought hard to cancel out Dynamos’ slender lead but their efforts could not reap desired dividends, as the home side collected full points to stretch their winning streak to four, out of six matches played and two draws, with 14 points.
Lumwana 1 Chambishi 0
Lumwana Radiants beat Chambishi to pile pressure on the top spot. It was a hard fought victory that saw them remain within two points of their cross town rivals Kansanshi.
Other results: Konkola Mine Police 2 Zesco Luapula 2, Ndola United 1 Mufulira Blackpool 1, Kalulushi Modern Stars 2 Zesco Solwezi 0, Gomes 1 Kitwe United 0, Mining Rangers 1 Chindwin Sentries 1, Real Nakonde 1 Indeni 1 and Roan United 0 First Quantum Minerals (FQM) 0.
Pirates 0 City 2
In the southern zone, troubled City of Lusaka seem to be successfully exorcising the ghost that has haunted them early in the season as they recorded their first win away at Livingstone Pirates.
The win courtesy of two second-half goals by Lottie N’gambi on 63 minutes and then Davy Kashanga a minute to full time, came despite playing with a man down after George M’ngawa’s send off on 37 minutes. Warriors maintained top slot despite drawing 1-all with Prison Leopards.
Elsewhere, Mumbwa Medics 2 Mongu Youth Academy 1, Zesco Shockers 1 Kalomo Jetters 0, Nampundwe 1 Matero United 1, Lusaka City Council (LCC) 2 Paramilitary 1, Luena Buffaloes 2 Katete Rangers 0, Lusaka Tigers 2 Kafue Celtic 0, Zesco Malaiti Rangers 3 Riflemen 0.