Namakau Mwangala makes history with a hat-trick in the season opener, igniting Zambian women’s football and setting a powerful tone for 2025. Full match recap and reactions.
Alright the football season opened accross the country and women football is here., Zedsoccer fans—brace yourselves, because Namakau Mwangala came out swinging in Week 1 of the 2025/26 Eden University Women’s Super League played on 17th August.
Not only did she look like a one-woman wrecking crew, she made history in the league opener by smashing in a hat-trick. And yes, she did it with style, scoring in the 51st, 60th, and 72nd minutes to power Kamfinsa Blue Eagles Queens past ZISD Women 6–2. Talk about making an entrance.
Let’s not forget the rest of the Sunday’s drama: Racheal Moono stepped up with a 74th-minute winner as Green Eagles edged Luyando Foundation Girls 1–0, while YASA Queens dug in for a solid 0–0 draw with the always-tough Green Buffaloes Women.
Back to Namakau, though—this 26-year-old striker is no ordinary goal-scorer. Her electrifying performance is itself a statement that marks her not just as an in-form forward, but as a power within the league. With the season wide open, there’s no doubt she’s a name we’ll keep seeing in goal charts.
Keep your eyes on her—and is it too early to add “hat-trick hunter” to her nickname list? I’m staying tuned.
