Kalomo Celtic FC 0 vs 1 Kalomo Young Snipers

Kalomo Celtic FC hosted Kalomo Young Snipers at Kalomo Mabu Stadium on 13 September 2026, with kick-off at 1:00pm in a crucial league home match. The contest ended in a 1-0 defeat for Kalomo Celtic FC after a late goal from the visitors. The match was played over the standard 90 minutes plus injury time, with both sides fielding eleven players in a tactical battle.

Kalomo Celtic FC lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, deploying a solid back four consisting of Kunda Kunda at right back, Mainza Mayoba and Chaabilo Siamacheche as central defenders, and Peter Chama on the left. In midfield, John Mweemba and Salaamba Lungu operated as the two central midfielders tasked with both defensive cover and linking play. Ahead of them, Clivert Nalungwana took the attacking midfield role, expected to create chances and support the forward line. The front three featured Phillip Lungu on the right, Prince Mungonke as the central striker, and Mapalo Mbalazi on the left, all charged with providing width, pace, and goal threat. Between the sticks was goalkeeper Nchimunya Hamakala. The substitutes available were Talent Syamujulu, Michael Mabwe, and Muyunda Walenda.

The first half saw Kalomo Celtic FC attempt to assert control through midfield, with Salaamba Lungu notably testing the opposition goalkeeper with a shot on 33 minutes that was well saved. However, defensive discipline was tested soon after when Peter Chama received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 34th minute. Just a minute later, Chama was caught offside due to a mistimed run, a decision correctly given by the officials. Despite these moments, the half ended goalless at 45 minutes, with both teams locked in a tight contest.

Early in the second half, Kalomo Celtic FC made a double tactical substitution at the 50th minute mark, bringing on Talent Syamujulu for Phillip Lungu and Michael Mabwe for John Mweemba. These changes aimed to inject fresh energy and creativity into the side. The visitors remained resolute, and Kalomo Celtic’s attacking efforts were hindered by an offside call against Prince Mungonke in the 58th minute, again correctly adjudged.

Goalkeeper Hamakala was called into action multiple times in the second period, making a crucial dive at the feet of an opponent in the 65th minute and tipping a dangerous shot over the bar just six minutes later. Despite these saves, Kalomo Celtic FC’s hopes suffered a blow when Talent Syamujulu missed a Shot which went wide of the target in the 70rd minute, a pivotal moment that could have levelled the score.

Prince Mungonke continued to influence the game, delivering a long key pass in the 70rd minute that created a clear chance, underscoring his role as the team’s main attacking threat and eventual player of the match. Unfortunately, a costly misjudgement by Hamakala in the 79th minute led directly to the visitors’ opening goal. The Kalomo Young Snipers capitalised on a corner kick, with a close-range header finding the net in the 79th minute, breaking the deadlock and putting the visitors ahead.

Kalomo Celtic FC responded by introducing Muyunda Walenda for Mapalo Mbalazi in the 81st minute, a substitution made as the team sought to recover from being a player short earlier in the match. Despite their efforts in the closing stages, Kalomo Celtic FC were unable to find an equaliser, and the match concluded with Kalomo Young Snipers securing a narrow 1-0 victory.

The match was defined by tight defensive work, missed opportunities, and a late set-piece goal that proved decisive. Prince Mungonke’s influence was clear throughout, but it was the visitors who took the spoils on the day at Kalomo Mabu Stadium.