With the First Team on pause for the final international break of the year, the spotlight shifts to the rest of the Ekhaya ranks, where plenty of intriguing action awaits.
Both the Reserves and U-19s take to the pitch this weekend, while the Cowgirls continue working tirelessly behind the scenes as they prepare for the second round of their maiden league campaign.
SATURDAY
11:00 — Zingwangwa United vs Ekhaya Reserves, Mpira Stadium
Fresh from a 1-1 draw away at Chilobwe United last weekend, the ThumbsUp Southern Region Football League reigning champions return to action in an early Saturday kickoff.
Now winless in two, our young guns will be targeting a strong response, one that keeps them within touching distance of the top spot.
Ekhaya dominated the reverse fixture with a convincing 4-0 victory, courtesy of a superb brace from Limbikani Kutambe and goals from Fatsani Juwayo and Bernado Mofolo.
The Reserves currently sit second on the log with 43 points from 22 matches, just two points behind leaders Chilobwe United. A win this weekend would provide a timely push in the title chase.
SUNDAY
9:30 — Ekhaya FC Youth vs Ndirande Dortmund, Mpira Stadium
Less than 24 hours after the Reserves take center stage, the U-19s step onto the same turf in search of redemption in the 2025 FCB Katswiri U-20 League.
A chance to return to winning ways comes quickly as they host Ndirande Dortmund. The juniors will be eager to bounce back following a disappointing 4-2 defeat to bottom-placed Nyambadwe United last weekend.
Junior MaEkha sit fourth with 31 points from 17 matches, and Sunday’s showdown offers a key opportunity to stabilize momentum heading into the final stretch.
One team together. The Ekhaya way.
