Livingstone Rangers FC 1 vs 0 Kalomo Celtic FC

Kalomo Celtic FC travelled to Livingstone Libuyu on 20 September 2026 for their league away fixture against Livingstone Rangers FC, kicking off promptly at 3:00pm. The match ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat for Kalomo Celtic, with the solitary goal coming from an unfortunate own goal within the opening minute.

Kalomo Celtic lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, deploying a back four consisting of Simon S at right defender, Mainza Mayoba and Chaabilo Siamacheche as central defenders, and Phillip Lungu at left defender. Salaamba Lungu held the lone defensive midfield role, shielding the defence and linking play. Ahead of him, Michael Mabwe operated on the right attacking midfield flank, with John Mweemba on the left. The forward line featured a three-pronged attack with Talent Syamujulu on the right, Khaiko Zwao leading as the central striker, and Muyunda Walenda on the left. Between the sticks was goalkeeper Nchimunya Hamakala. The substitutes available were Clivert Nalungwana, Kenny H, and Shaib J.

The match got off to a disastrous start for Kalomo Celtic as a misplaced pass from central defender Chaabilo Siamacheche in the opening seconds gifted Livingstone Rangers an immediate chance. The error was ruthlessly punished when the ball was headed into Kalomo’s net from outside the box, resulting in an own goal that put the home side ahead after just one minute.

Kalomo Celtic sought to respond quickly but were repeatedly caught offside in the first half. Khaiko Zwao was flagged for a mistimed run in the 12th minute, followed by Phillip Lungu being adjudged offside a minute later for a similar reason. Left forward Muyunda Walenda was also caught offside twice, once in the 20th minute and again in the 33rd, stifling Kalomo’s attacking momentum.

Despite these setbacks, the team maintained their shape and pressed forward, but the half ended with the scoreline still 1-0 in favour of Livingstone Rangers.

Early in the second half, Kalomo Celtic made a tactical substitution at the 50th minute, bringing on Clivert Nalungwana to replace John Mweemba on the left attacking midfield. This change aimed to inject fresh impetus into the side’s attacking play.

The match’s intensity increased, but Kalomo’s left defender Phillip Lungu was shown a yellow card in the 60th minute for offensive language or gestures, a moment that disrupted the team’s rhythm and discipline.

Kalomo Celtic’s right forward Talent Syamujulu provided a bright spark in the 68th minute with a long key pass that created a clear chance, though the team ultimately could not convert this opportunity into an equaliser.

Further tactical changes followed as Kenny H replaced left forward Muyunda Walenda in the 73rd minute, and later Shaib J came on for striker Khaiko Zwao in the 81st minute. These substitutions were designed to refresh the attack and chase an equaliser, but the home defence held firm.

Despite their efforts, Kalomo Celtic were unable to break down Livingstone Rangers’ resistance and the match concluded 1-0 to the hosts. The early own goal proved decisive, and Kalomo will rue the costly mistake that shaped the outcome at Livingstone Libuyu.