Harambee Stars forward on the cusp of cup double and Golden Boot in Zambia
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Reading Time: 3min | Sat. 25.04.26. | 20:37
What followed was a nervy and dramatic conclusion, with the shootout reflecting the tension that had defined the match
Harambee Stars forward Moses Shumah played a pivotal role as Power Dynamos edged past Mufulira Wanderers in a tense Absa Cup semi-final clash staged at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, sealing their place in the final after a dramatic penalty shootout.
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Shumah retained his place in the starting line-up, underlining his growing influence within the squad, and went on to complete the full match in what proved to be a gruelling and tightly contested encounter.
Despite Power Dynamos’ dominance on paper, they were forced to dig deep against a resilient Wanderers side that showed remarkable defensive discipline throughout regulation time.
Mufulira Wanderers proved a hard nut to crack, frustrating the defending league champions for long spells and successfully keeping them at bay, ultimately forcing the contest into a post-match penalty shootout to determine the winner.
Power Dynamos and Red Arrows have booked their places in the 2026 ABSA Cup final after hard-fought semi-final victories at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/4ghzXf9TFT
— ZNBC (@znbctoday) April 25, 2026
What followed was a nervy and dramatic conclusion, with the shootout reflecting the tension that had defined the match.
In a rare turn of events, only three of the ten penalties taken were successfully converted, highlighting both the immense pressure on the players and the brilliance of the goalkeepers.
Power Dynamos found the net through Samuel Bamidele Ayodeji and Ishmael Ankobo, while Wanderers’ sole successful effort came courtesy of William Kamwanga.
However, the defining figure of the shootout was undoubtedly Dynamos’ goalkeeper Mwenya Chibwe, whose heroics between the posts proved decisive.
Chibwe pulled off three crucial saves, demonstrating shot-stopping excellence to guide his side to victory.
The triumph not only secured a place in the final for the defending league champions but also kept alive their ambitions of completing a memorable cup double.
With the league title already within reach, Power Dynamos now stand on the brink of adding the Absa Cup to their growing list of accolades this season.
Attention now shifts to what promises to be a thrilling final showdown against Red Arrows, who currently sit second in the Zambian Super League standings and remain close contenders in the title race.
The fixture sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter between two of Zambia’s top sides.
For Shumah, Saturday’s result marked another significant step in what is shaping up to be an outstanding debut season in Zambian football.
The former Kakamega Homeboyz forward continues to cement his status as a key figure for Power Dynamos, and with both a potential cup double and the league’s Golden Boot within reach, he stands on the cusp of a truly remarkable individual and collective achievement.