Nkana F.C.

Nkana FC is one of Zambia's oldest football clubs having been formed in 1935 in Kitwe's Wusakile township. The club was founded under the name of Rhokana United FC before it changed to Nkana Red Devils. In 1990, they were runners-up in the African Cup of Champions, the only Zambian team to reach the finals. Nkana achieved success during the 1980s and early 1990s, winning nine league titles from 1982 to 1993, including their 1993 season in which the club became one of only two clubs, and the only African club, to have won the Sextuple. Coached by Moses Simwala, a number of prominent players ran out for Nkana during this time frame. Nkana were relegated from the top flight of Zambian football for the first time in 2004, and their period in Division One was plagued by financial problems. Nkana returned to the top flight after winning the 2007 Division One North title. Nkana has won the MTN/FAZ Super League 13 times, most recently in 2020. On 23 May 2014, head coach Masautso Mwale died in a road traffic accident on the eve of their home game against Séwé Sport of the Ivory Coast in Group B in the 2014 CAF Confederation Cup. The accident occurred near the Maposa area and his car was overturned several times as he was driving back to join the team in Kitwe.