2020 Zambian Charity Shield

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2020 Zambian Charity Shield
Nkana Indeni
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Date24 October 2020 (2020-10-24)
VenueArthur Davies Stadium, Kitwe
Man of the MatchIdris Mbombo
2021 →

The 2020 Zambian Charity Shield (also known as The Atlas Mara Samuel ‘Zoom’ Ndhlovu Charity Shield for sponsorship reasons[1][2]) was the 55th Charity Shield, an annual football match played between the winners of the Super League, Nkana and the winners of the ABSA Cup.[3][4] However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2019–20 ABSA cup did not take place, FAZ had to pick the winners of the second-tier league champions Indeni.[5][6] This was Nkana's 17th Charity Shield final and the second appreance for Indeni since 2000.[7] The game was played behind closed doors[1][6] on 24 October 2020 at Arthur Davies Stadium in Kitwe, but the match was televised live on SuperSport.[3][2]

Zanaco were the defending champions as winners of the 2019–20 Zambian Charity Shield[8][9] but, did not qualify for this edition, as they failed to win the Super League.

Nkana won 2–0 with both goals scored by Idris Mbombo[10] who was named man of the match for his performance.[11]

Background[]

The 2020-21 Charity Shield only featured the Super League champions, Nkana and the National Division One League champions, Indeni since the 2019–20 ABSA cup did not take place due to Covid-19.[12]

Match[]

Summary[]

The match started on a cagey note, with Indeni looking more enterprising but the first chance would fall to Nkana when saw his effort come off the woodwork in the 17th minute. Four minutes later, Nkana broke the deadlock, with Idris Mbombo tapping home from close range from an assist by after Indeni failed to clear a cross by .[13] Mbombo was again on hand to net his second of the match with an acrobatic effort from a rebound after goalkeeper failed to deal with a Gondwe shot.[14]

Details[]

Nkana2–0Indeni
Idris Mbombo 21', 33' Report

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Zambia : Nkana-Indeni Charity Shield Set For Closed Doors Showdown". Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b "FAZ/ATLAS MARA CHARITY SHIELD KICKS OFF 2020/2021 SEASON". Zambia Reports. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Charity Shield To Kick Off The 2020/2021 Football Season This Afternoon". ZambiaNews365.com. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Charity Shield date set – Zambia Daily Mail". www.daily-mail.co.zm. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Charity shield: A historic perspective as Nkana, Indeni square off | ZamFoot". zambianfootball.co.zm. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  6. ^ a b Phiri, Mutheliso. "Nkana, Indeni Face Off In 2020-21 Charity Shield". Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Zambia : Nkana Promise To Make A Statement in the 'Zoom' Charity Shield Final". Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Zambia : Zanaco lift 2019/20 Charity Shield". Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  9. ^ Phiri, Mutheliso (17 August 2019). "Zanaco win 2019/20 Charity Shield". Mutheliso Phiri. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Zambia league set for kick off – Panafricanfootball". Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Zambia 2019/20". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  12. ^ Phiri, Mutheliso. "Nkana, Indeni Face Off In 2020-21 Charity Shield". Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Zambia : Nkana Stun Indeni to Lift Charity Shield". Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  14. ^ Phiri, Mutheliso. "Nkana Defeat Indeni To Win 2020 Charity Shield". Retrieved 10 August 2021.
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