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2025 ABSA Cup final
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| Event | 2025 ABSA Cup | ||||||
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| ZESCO United 1–1 Red Arrows ZESCO United won 4–2 on penalties | |||||||
| Date | 10 May 2025 | ||||||
| Venue | Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola | ||||||
| Referee | James Phiri | ||||||
| Attendance | 30,425 | ||||||
| Weather | Sunny | ||||||
The 2025 Absa Cup final was a football match played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia, on 10 May 2025, between ZESCO United and Red Arrows to determine the winners of the 2025 ABSA Cup.[web:2][web:4] It was the 18th final of Zambia's premier domestic cup competition, organised by the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ).[web:4]
This was ZESCO United's eighth appearance in the final, a tournament record,[web:2] while Red Arrows, the defending champions, were seeking their third overall cup win.[web:4][web:6] ZESCO won the match 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regulation time, with goalkeeper Gregory Sanjase making two saves in the shootout.[web:2][web:4] A first-half goal from Abraham Siankombo gave ZESCO the lead, but Red Arrows equalised early in the second half through Joseph Phiri.[web:2][web:4] The victory earned ZESCO their seventh Absa Cup title, extending their record as the most successful club in the competition's history.[web:2][web:4][web:6] For Red Arrows, this was their second consecutive Absa Cup final appearance.[web:2][web:4]
Route to the final
[edit]ZESCO United
[edit]| Round | Opposition | Score |
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| Round of 16 | Barts FC (A) | 3–1 |
| Quarter-finals | Konkola Blades (N) | 2–0 |
| Semi-finals | Nkana (N) | 1–0 |
| Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue; (N) = Neutral venue | ||
ZESCO United entered the competition in the Round of 16.[web:4] They began their campaign with a 3–1 victory over Barts FC in Kabwe, with goals from Lindo Mkhota, Peter Musukuma, and John Chingandu.[web:4] In the quarter-finals, ZESCO United defeated Konkola Blades 2–0 at a neutral venue in Kitwe, with goals from Abraham Siankombo and Mkhota.[web:4] In the semi-finals at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, a second-half goal from Musukuma secured a 1–0 win over Nkana to send ZESCO into the final.[web:4]
Red Arrows
[edit]| Round | Opposition | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | Mpulungu Harbour (A) | 6–1 |
| Quarter-finals | Green Eagles (H) | 3–1 |
| Semi-finals | Power Dynamos (N) | 1–0 |
| Key: (H) = Home venue; (A) = Away venue; (N) = Neutral venue | ||
Red Arrows also joined the tournament in the Round of 16.[web:4] They opened with a 6–1 win over Mpulungu Harbour in Kabwe, with goals from Wilfred Sikanyika, Paul Katema, Saddam Yusuf Phiri, Noris Mubanga, Derrick Bulaya, and Angel Lubamba.[web:4] In the quarter-finals at Nkoloma Stadium, Red Arrows won 3–1 against Green Eagles, with Sikanyika scoring once and Michee Malonga twice.[web:4] In the semi-finals at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Joseph Phiri scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Power Dynamos to send Red Arrows into the final.[web:4]
Match
[edit]Summary
[edit]ZESCO United took the lead in the 28th minute through Abraham Siankombo, but Red Arrows equalised in the 53rd minute through Joseph Phiri.[web:2][web:4] Both teams created chances but did not score again, and the match went to penalties.[web:2][web:4] ZESCO United converted all four of their spot-kicks, while Red Arrows missed two.[web:2][web:4]
Details
[edit]| ZESCO United | 1–1 (4–2 pen.) | Red Arrows |
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Abraham Siankombo  28' |
Joseph Phiri 53' |
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| Penalties | ||
| 4–2 | ||
See also
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