Livingstone Pirates Football Club.

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗭𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬

Livingstone Pirates Football Club.’s journey towards the new season continued with another encouraging display of intensity, discipline, tactical organisation and game management as The Thunder Boys secured a 2–1 victory over Faz Division Three side Zesco Academy in a pre-season friendly played yesterday.

The 90-minutes encounter was structured to provide valuable match fitness to the entire squad, with both teams fielding different sets of players in each half. The arrangement also gave the respective technical benches an opportunity to assess player combinations, test tactical systems and fine-tune their preparations ahead of next weekend’s season openers in different divisios.

From the opening whistle, Livingstone Pirates adopted a high-intensity approach, pushing Zesco Academy deep and applying sustained pressure on their build-up play. Both sides enjoyed periods of possession and showed glimpses of attacking quality, producing an entertaining contest that drew the attention of both technical benches and a sizeable crowd.

Despite the intensity and chances created at either end but most from the hosts, neither side managed to break the deadlock, with the opening 45 minutes ending goalless.

The second half brought a fresh dimension to the contest as both teams introduced new personnel, injecting renewed energy and intensity into the game. Zesco Academy were first to find the breakthrough when Boyd Ahazi rose highest inside the box to meet a corner and powered a free header into the net to put the visitors ahead.

Livingstone Pirates, however, responded with composure and purpose. The equaliser came through the right back Francis Phiri, who produced a superb finish from outside the 18-yard box following a neat interchange of passes involving Charles Chewe, bringing the score level at 1–1.

Rather than allowing the momentum to shift, The Thunder Boys continued to press aggressively and looked to force Zesco Academy into defensive errors and that pressure paid dividends approximately ten minutes later.

A sustained high press forced Zesco Academy into conceding corner after corner and the Thunder Boys capitalised from one the resulting set-pieces as Astin Phiri rose above the defenders to head home and complete the turnaround.

The final whistle confirmed a 2–1 victory for Livingstone Pirates, but the significance of the encounter extended well beyond the result as the friendly provided the technical team with valuable competitive minutes, tactical lessons, opportunities for squad rotation, physical conditioning and the chance to assess different combinations and formations.

With the 2026 Transition League season fast approaching, The Thunder Boys will take plenty of positives from the performance as preparations continue.

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council
Livingstone made soccer

🔥⚽ 𝙋𝙍𝙀-𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙊𝙉 𝙁𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙇𝙔 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙏 | 𝙏𝙊𝘿𝘼𝙔 🔥

Livingstone Pirates Football Club.are back in action this afternoons as the Thunder Boys take on Faz Division Three South outfit Zesco Academy Football Club in an exciting friendly match at The Boiling Point.

With both sides stepping up preparations for the upcoming season which kicks off in a weeks time, today’s encounter promises to be a good test, an opportunity to continue assess the squad, build match fitness and fine-tune tactics.

Expect quality football, intensity and another exciting football afternoon.

See you at The Boiling Point! 🔥👊

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council

🔥 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻 & 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 💪

The Thunder Boys where locked in in today’s training session, intensity high, spirits higher, every drill is building momentum, and every touch is sharpening focus.

Every pass, every sprint, every touch counts as we sharpen our blades for the battles ahead.

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council

𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧:

If commitment was a person.

For years, Bonga Poniso Liseli has been more than just a player at Livingstone Pirates Football Club. He has been one of the many players who are a symbol of loyalty, consistency and commitment to the badge. Since arriving from Katima Border Stars, he has remained part of the Thunder Boys family, standing with the club through both the highs and the difficult moments.

Football careers can take players to different places, but Poniso's connection with the Pirates badge has never wavered. Season after season, he has continued to give his best, proudly representing the club and embracing what it means to be a Pirate.

His journey is a reminder that commitment is not only measured by goals, appearances or trophies, but also by the willingness to stay, work hard and remain dedicated to the cause.

His a true servant of Livingstone Pirates not only for what he does on the pitch, but for the loyalty he has shown to the club over the years. A player who continues to wear the badge with pride.

📷 Livingstone made soccer

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁.

Monday is where the week starts to speak.

The 2026 season is on the horizon as it is getting closer, and every session now carries weight.

The work continues, the intensity rises and the details become sharper.

No noise, no shortcuts, just preparation for what comes next. The Ship is not at full speed yet.

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council

𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝟰–𝟭 𝗠𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦

Livingstone Pirates Football Club. continued their preparations with a convincing 4–1 victory over FAZ Division Three South side Mwandi Strikers S A at The Boiling Point, Maramba Stadium. The match provided another important test as The Thunder Boys continue to build towards the 2026 Transition League campaign.

Played over three 45-minute halves, It was a high intensity with pace and physically demanding encounter which provided another valuable test for the Thunder Boys as the technical bench assessed the team's fitness, structure, combinations and ability to maintain intensity throughout the contest. Exactly the type of environment needed at this stage of preparation.

As the game progressed, Livingstone Pirates Football Club began to assert greater control. The pressure increased, the attacking phases became more consistent and Pirates spent long periods playing in the opposition half. Poniso Liseli eventually opened the scoring in the first half before captain Bornface Moono doubled the advantage in the second.

The Mwandi strikers goalkeeper was increasingly called into action for most periods of time, while the defensive unit found itself under sustained pressure as third half produced further action, with Kabuya Kabwe making it 3–0. It was a positive indication of the team's ability to grow into a contest, maintain intensity and push the opposition backwards as the game developed.

Mwandi Strikers pulled one back from the penalty spot through Alvin Mutame in the process, but Kelz Muchindu restored Pirates' three-goal cushion to complete the 4–1 victory. There were positive signs in the way the team approached the contest. The structure remained organised, the attitude remained positive and the players continued to work collectively through the demands of the game.

The value of a preseason match is not measured only by the final result. But by the questions it asks, the responses it produces and the lessons taken back to training. For the Thunder Boys, the match provided another opportunity to assess the team's physical readiness, structure, combinations and ability to maintain discipline under pressure.

A positive outing for the Thunder Boys as preparations continue. The combinations are developing, the intensity is rising, and the work continues. With the league calendar drawing closer, these are the moments that matter.

The pieces are being tested. The combinations are developing. The intensity is rising.

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council

𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 | 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗦

The work doesn’t stop. Pre-season preparations continues with focus, determination and hunger as the Thunder Boys gained valuable minutes in their legs as they returned to action this morning at the Boiling Point, as we hosted FAZ Division Three South side Mwandi Strikers S A in a 3×45-minutes halves preseason friendly.

It was a disciplined display and another important step in our preparations, with Bonga Poniso Liseli , Bornface Moono, Kabuya Kabwe and Kelz Muchindu all finding the back of the net, while Coach Alvin Mutame converted from the spot for the visitors.

The objective was clear, improve coordination, test different combinations and build match fitness. Mission accomplished as the sweat slowly turning into structure.

Beyond competition, football continues to build bridges, strengthen relationships and bring communities together. 🔥

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧!

The Pre-season build-up continues this Saturday at The Boiling Point as the Thunder Boys take on FAZ Division Tree outfit Mwandi Strikers S A

Every match is another opportunity to build fitness, sharpen our tactics, strengthen team chemistry, and prepare mentally for the challenges ahead.

With the Transition League kicking off next month, preparations are gathering momentum. The work continues, the focus remains high, and the Thunder Boys are ready to set sail.

Join us once more at Boiling Point this Saturday morning to witness talent from the two teams. Bring your friends, family and football-loving community. Let’s make it another exciting preseason morning for your support matters and your presence inspires. 📣

See you there at the Boiling Point.⚽️🔨

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council

Goodmorning Thunder Family across the globe.🌍

Every sunrise brings a new opportunity to chase your dreams, work hard and never give up.

Coach Jozef Giuseppe Signoli Mwale and Coach Evans Jenga Jenga are wishing you happiness, success, good health and beautiful moments throughout the day.

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council

⚔️ 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ⚔️

Every drop of sweat today was a step toward greatness.

Training is not just practice, it is the foundation of champions. Each sprint, each pass, each moment of effort is shaping the story of who you are becoming: resilient, united, and unstoppable.

Remember, success is built in these quiet hours of hard work, determination and focus. We Keep pushing, believing, and writing our legacy on and off the pitch with pride.

#𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 | #𝑾𝒆𝑨𝒓𝒆𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝑩𝒐𝒚𝒔
#𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑻𝒉𝒆𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍
Livingstone City Council