Harambee Stars forward closes in on Zambian record after another goal on Wednesday
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Reading Time: 2min | Wed. 22.04.26. | 19:42
He sits just five goals shy of surpassing the long-standing 26-goal single-season record set by Winston Kalengo, with six matches still left to play
Moses Shumah extended his remarkable scoring run in the Zambian Super League, finding the back of the net as Power Dynamos edged Nkwazi 1-0 on Wednesday,22 April.
In the rescheduled league match staged at Edwin Imboela Stadium, it took just four minutes for the in-form Harambee Stars forward to make his mark.
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Rising to the occasion with clinical precision, Shumah latched onto a well-delivered ball from Evans Ogbonda, calmly slotting home what proved to be the decisive goal of the encounter.
That early breakthrough ultimately separated the two sides in a match defined by intensity and tactical discipline.
Nkwazi responded by tightening their shape and pressing aggressively, but Dynamos held firmly protecting their slender advantage for the remainder of the contest.
Shumah’s strike not only secured maximum points but also underlined his blistering form.
The prolific forward has now netted eight goals in April across all competitions, seven of them coming in the league, an extraordinary run that has elevated him into one of the most feared attackers in the division.
The former Kakamega Homeboyz striker has now amassed 21 league goals this season, moving within touching distance of history.
He sits just five goals shy of surpassing the long-standing 26-goal single-season record set by Winston Kalengo, with six matches still left to play.
Across all competitions, Shumah has taken his tally to an impressive 24 goals, underlining what has been a dream debut campaign in Zambian football.
His consistency in front of goal has not only powered Dynamos’ title charge but also widened the gap in the 'Golden Boot' race.
With an eight-goal cushion over his closest challengers, Iddris Mbombo and Titus Chansa—both tied on 13, Shumah has firmly positioned himself as the frontrunner for the coveted individual accolade
More significantly, his match-winning contribution helped the defending champions open a commanding ten-point lead over Red Arrows, strengthening their push for a historic back-to-back league title triumph.