THE highly anticipated Kitwe derby between Power Dynamos and Nkana FC yesterday delivered everything a rivalry promises, thrilling football, roaring crowds, high stakes, and, ultimately, chaos. Played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, the Week 32 MTN Super League clash attracted a record-breaking crowd, the largest ever in the history of the Zambian Super League. Fans from across the Copperbelt poured in to witness the showdown between Zambia’s fiercest football rivals. But what began as a pulsating football spectacle ended in controversy, vandalism, and concern for the future of the country’s only CAF-certified stadium. The match itself was a tightly contested affair. Despite a goalless first half, both teams traded dangerous chances, backed by thunderous support from the stands. Nkana...
