Red Arrows moved to within three points of leaders ZESCO United after they claimed a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over ZANACO in the MTN Super League on Sunday.
Arrows had to come from behind for the win after a goalless first half was followed by ZANACO taking the lead on 53 minutes via a Charles Zulu penalty.
Paul Katema levelled for Arrows before Ebengo Ikoko scored the winner a minute from the end.
Nkana FC remain marooned in the relegation zone after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Kansanshi Dynamos.
Nkana are three points from safety and may be disappointed they could not grab a goal to record what would have been back-to-back victories.
ZESCO missed the chance to extend their lead further when they were held to a 1-1 by Forest Rangers draw in the Ndola Derby on Saturday.
It extends the bizarre run of only five ‘home’ wins in this fixture in the last 30 matches played, while ZESCO missed the opportunity to record a fifth win in a row.
Benson Kolala put Rangers ahead midway through the first half, before Lazarous Kambole equalised for ZESCO 17 minutes from the end.
Defending champions Power Dynamos will be disappointed after they were held goalless by bottom side Trident, who are still yet to record a win this season (D10 L5).
Nkwazi slipped to a 2-0 home loss to NASPA Stars as goals early in the second half from Adams Zikiru and Luka Banda gave the latter back-to-back wins that moves them a point clear of the relegation zone.
Green Eagles claimed a handsome 4-0 victory over Prison Leopards as their fine run continues.
Freddy Michael got a brace to go with goals from Amity Shamende and Hosea Silwimba.
Mutondo Stars also claimed back-to-back victories as Titus Chansa and Dalitso Lungu scored in a 2-0 win over Kabwe Warriors.
The latter have now taken a single point from the last 15 available.
Konkola Blades were 2-0 winners over Mufulira Wanderers thanks to goals from Victor Mubanga and Francis Mubanga, while Green Buffaloes and FC MUZA finished 1-1.
Gideon Ossunga put MUZA ahead on the hour-mark, but Golden Mashata equalised for Buffaloes in the final minute.