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Forest hold champions Zesco Utd

By Mercy Chewe
Champions Zesco United have been held to a 1-1 draw by rivals Forest Rangers in the big Ndola derby played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday.
Zesco came from behind to snatch a draw in this round 12 match of the FAZ Super Division.
International defender Adrian Chama rescued a point for Zega after equalising late in the second half.
Chama scored an 68th minute penalty to cancel Forest’s goal inked minutes earlier.
Thomas Chideu scored for Forest.
Chideu headed Forest in front after 66 minutes to delight home supporters at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Meanwhile, the draw moves Forest to 16 points in 12 games played.
Zesco coached by Mumamba Numba have 15 points after playing 10 games.