Grace Chanda wins big at Women’s Awards gala ….As Katongo scoops young player

Red Arrows star Grace Chanda was the big winner on Friday night at the inaugural FAZ Women’s Football Awards gala as she walked away with the player of the season and top goalscorer accolade.

Chanda scored 35 goals in the league to walk away with the top goalscorer’s gong. The Copper Queens forward then saw off competition from defenders Margaret Belemu and Lushomo Mweemba to win the best player of the season.

U-20 skipper Evarine Susan Katongo was named young player of the year award, Lushomo Mweemba took home the best defender award while Green Buffaloes skipper Joana Benaya was named best midfielder.

Mary Wilombe was awarded as the most disciplined player, Aisha Mbwana scooped the golden glove accolade, and Super League winning gaffer Charles Haalubono walked away with the best coach award.

Moses ‘Pedro’ Mwanza scooped the best online media coverage award with Wezi Mazyunda walking away with the mainstream media award.

Copper Queens midfielder Mary Mwakapila who is currently unwell was recognized with the Presidential award.

Women’s Football Awards: Complete List of FAZ Women’s Super League Winners

Best Player of the Season

Grace Chanda – Red Arrows

Most Disciplined Player of the Season

Mary Wilombe – Red Arrows

Best Young Player of the Season

Evarine Susan Katongo – ZISD

Best Defender of the Season

Lushomo Mweemba – Green Buffaloes

Best Midfielder of the Season

Joana Benaya – Green Buffaloes

Best Coach of the Season

Charles Haalubono – Green Buffaloes

Best Goalkeeper of the Season

Aisha Mbwana

FAZ President’s Award

Mary Mwakapila

Top Scorer of the Season (35 Goals)

Grace Chanda

Most Disciplined Club

Queens Academy