Fackson Kapumbu and Ziyo Tembo both scored from side pieces in first half before Gorge Chilufya cemented victory for Zanaco in second half against Lumwana Radiants.

It was a debut goal for Gorge Chilufya in a Zanaco jersey having joined the bankers during the summer transfer from Nchanga rangers.

Lumwana were reduced to 10 men nine minutes into second half after Roger Mulenga fouled Lee Ngoma.FIFA referee Janny Sikwaze did not hesitate to show Mulenga a straight red card.

In the semifinals Zanaco will lock horns with Nkwazi who ejected Mufulira Wanderers yesterday.Green Buffaloes saw off Power Dynamos on post match penalties and sets a semifinal crush against defending Champions Zesco who beat Kabwe Warriors 2-0 this afternoon.

BACLAYS CUP RESULTS

Nkwazi (P) 0-0 Mufulira Wanderers.
GBFC (P) 0-0 Power Dynamos.
Zanaco 3-0 Lumwana Radiants.
Zesco 2-0 Kabwe Warriors.

SEMIFINALS FIXTURES
Zanaco vs Nkwazi.
GBFC vs Zesco.

James Sibeleki

African football writer, covering the game across the continent. Covered the U-20 Africa Cup of the Nations, in Zambia.