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Zesco claim a record 6th ABSA Cup

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Zesco United claimed the a record 6th ABSA Cup after a 4-1 demolishing of Zanaco in a one sided final played at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday.

Kenyan striker Jesse Were put Zesco United ahead in the 12th minutes.

Veteran striker Winstone Kalengo added a second for Zesco against his former side to increase the tally.

Things got worse for Zanaco after Kelvin Kapumbu was sent off for a professional foul on goal bound Were.

After the break, Enerst Mbewe pulled one back for the bankers on the hour mark but John Ching’andu restored Zesco United’s two caution.

Kaizer Chiefs bound Lazarous Kambole wrapped it up with thunderbolt.

Zesco United have the chance to claim a domestic double next week when they face Green Eagles in a league title playoff at Heroes Stadium.

FULL TIME: Zanaco 1-4 Zesco United (Mbewe 61′ |Jesse Were 12′, Kalengo 28′, John Ching’andu 62′, Kambole 76′)

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