Konkola Blades Queens Crowned 2025 Charity Shield Champions!
The newly revamped Konkola Blades Queens under Coach Enala continue to show that all those preseason signings were no fluke. Today, they kicked off their 2025 campaign in style, bagging the 2025 Charity Shield after a tense battle against National Assembly Women.
The match was a cagey affair from the start. At 36 minutes, Towela Nkhata’s free kick was comfortably saved, and just before halftime, Bupe Chilu came agonisingly close when her effort crashed off the crossbar from a Blessings Ngonga cross.
Both sides fought hard in the second half, but neither could find the breakthrough. After 90 minutes, it was still 0-0, and the game went straight to penalties — the perfect recipe for drama.
Here’s how it unfolded:
- National Assembly scored first, but Regina Kabwita responded for the Queens. (1-1)
- Gift Chimba pulled off a big save, and Precious slotted home. (2-1)
- Assembly levelled, but Chisola Ngandu made it 3-2.
- Assembly equalised again before Blessings Ngonga put the Queens ahead 4-3.
- Then came the decisive moment — National Assembly missed their final kick, sealing the victory.
Final score on penalties: Konkola Blades Queens 4-3 National Assembly Women.
The Queens lift the Charity Shield trophy and send a clear message — they’re here for glory this season!
