Nkana FC coach Elijah Tana has called for continued focus and hard work following his side’s 1-0 win over NAPSA Stars in Sunday’s rescheduled MTN Super League encounter at REIZ Arena.

Striker Lazarous Kambole proved decisive, finding the back of the net in the second minute of additional time from a Charles Zulu assist to secure all three points for Kalampa. The late winner was another memorable moment for Kambole, who was recently named Nkana FC’s Player of the Month for October.

Speaking after the match, Tana expressed confidence in his team’s approach, saying they believed a goal would come.

“We knew, we knew we would score. We knew,” he said.

The coach also pointed to the opportunities Nkana created in the second half, believing his side could have extended its advantage.

“You saw Nkana, we had some counter-attacks in the second half. We could have scored three or two,” he added.

Asked about Nkana’s ambitions following their rise to the top of Stream A, Tana maintained a measured outlook, insisting there was still considerable work ahead. With the win taking Nkana to the top of Stream A with 16 points from seven matches, attention now turns to two away assignments.

Nkana are scheduled to face FC MUZA in Mazabuka on Wednesday, 18 November, before travelling to Lusaka to take on Zanaco FC on Wednesday, 25 November. Both fixtures are scheduled for 15h00 kick-offs.