Nkana Football Club is one of the most historic football teams in Zambia. The club is based in Kitwe, in the Copperbelt region, and was founded in 1935 under the name Rhokana United FC. Later, it became known as Nkana Red Devils before adopting the current name Nkana FC.
The team plays its home matches at Nkana Stadium in Wusakile, Kitwe. The stadium has a capacity of around 10,000 spectators and remains an important place for local football supporters. Nkana’s traditional colours are red and white, while the club is also known by the nickname “Kalampa.”
Nkana has a strong place in Zambian football history. The club has won numerous domestic titles, including multiple Zambian league championships and cup trophies. Its most successful period came during the 1980s and early 1990s, when the team became one of Africa’s respected sides.
A major achievement came in 1990, when Nkana reached the final of the African Cup of Champions Clubs, becoming the first Zambian club to achieve that milestone. The team has also developed many talented players who contributed to Zambian football.
Today, Nkana continues to compete in the Zambian top division and remains one of the country’s most recognised football institutions. Its history, passionate supporters, and long connection with Kitwe make the club an important part of Zambia’s sporting culture. Lots of popular betting sites offer odds on Nkana Football Club games and sometimes offer bonuses on football matches, too.
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Current Tournaments
As of today, Nkana is participating in the following tournaments: Premier League; Club Friendlies.
Previous Match
The last match took place on 17 September 2026 against Zesco United as part of the Club Friendlies tournament. The match Nkana - Zesco United ended with a score of 1:0.
On Scores24, you can always find the team's recent match history (statistics, results), both in a specific tournament and overall. Our infographics will help you understand how the team performs over a certain period, how many goals they score and concede, and much more.
Upcoming Match
Nkana will play their next match away against Tranent FC as part of the Premier League tournament. The game Tranent FC - Nkana will take place on 03 October 2026.
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Statistics for the last 10 matches
During this period, the team has won 2, drawn 4, and lost 4. Goal statistics: goals scored – 8; goals conceded – 9; average goals scored – 0.8; average goals conceded – 0.9. Average at home: scored – 1.25, conceded – 0.5; away: 0.5 scored and 1.17 conceded, respectively.