Club · MTN/FAZ Super Division · Chingola
Nchanga Rangers FC
Brave · Founded 1960 · Professional
- Nchanga Stadium · 8,000
- Zambia
- Reputation
- 3,100 calc
- Squad strength calc
- 83.19 Best sixteen by CA
- Players calc
- 40
- Balance
- £79,095
- Transfer budget
- £10,915
- Wage budget
- £0 p/w
Best XI (calc)
- GKVictor Chabu
- DLMusadabwe Mwanza
- DRGift Zulu
- MLElliot Kampukesa
- MRAndrew Mupande
- DCSydney Kasanda
- DCClovis Tsinguai
- MCStephen Chulu
- MCBenson Kolala
- STMohamed Soumahoro
- STMaxwell Mulutula
- Formation
- 4-4-2
- Average CA (calc)
- 83.7
- Goalkeeper, highest CA (calc)
- 85
- Defender, highest CA (calc)
- 90
- Midfielder, highest CA (calc)
- 83
- Attacker, highest CA (calc)
- 91
Line maxima are fm-reader's figures for the full squad by calculated best position; they include loans in and exclude loans out. The XI average is shown only when all eleven positions are filled.
Best sixteen (calc)
Calculated by fm-reader from the 16 highest-CA squad players (at most sixteen). The squad includes loans in and excludes loans out, with players matched to the team's gender. PA uses expected potential for range codes. Missing inputs stay missing.
| Measure | Average | Median | Lowest | Highest | League rank of average | League rank of median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ability | 83.19 | 83.0 | 78 | 91 | 13 | 12 |
| Expected potential | 93.44 | 92.5 | 84 | 105 | 9 | 8 |
| Value | £8,146 | £8,158 | £4,832 | £13,386 | 9 | 10 |
| Sale value | £8,755 | £8,056 | £5,865 | £14,724 | 7 | 10 |
| Weekly wage | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 2 | 1 |
| Age | 27.54 | 27.82 | 21 | 32 | 16 | 14 |
Contracted players
40| Name | Positions | Age | Nationality | Status | CA | PA | Value calc | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Soumahoro | ST (C) | 27 | Côte d'Ivoire | — | 91 | 102 | £13,386 | — |
| Sydney Kasanda | D (C) | 28 | Zambia | — | 90 | 90 | £10,102 | — |
| Gift Zulu | D/WB (R) | 32 | Zambia | — | 86 | 95 | £4,832 | — |
| Maxwell Mulutula | ST (C) | 28 | Zambia | — | 85 | 87 | £6,997 | Jul 2025 |
| Victor Chabu | GK | 31 | Zambia | — | 85 | 98 | £6,548 | Jun 2026 |
| Clovis Tsinguai | D (C), DM | 30 | Cameroon | — | 84 | 90 | — | — |
| Stephen Chulu | D (C), DM, M (C) | 26 | Zambia | — | 83 | 95 | £9,432 | — |
| Benson Kolala | DM, M (C) | 24 | Zambia | — | 83 | 100 | £9,432 | — |
| Mwiza Siwale | AM (RL) | 25 | Zambia | — | 83 | 96 | £8,650 | — |
| Armand Tshibangu | D (C) | 26 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 81 | 86 | £8,158 | — |
| Jacob Kaunda | ST (C) | 30 | Zambia | — | 81 | 88 | £8,159 | — |
| Wesley Sichande | M (C) | 31 | Zambia | — | 81 | 84 | £6,517 | — |
| Elliot Kampukesa | M/AM (L), ST (C) | 21 | Zambia | — | 80 | 90–120 | £6,997 | Jun 2026 |
| Christophe Ilondo | AM (RL), ST (C) | 22 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 80 | 90 | £6,916 | — |
| Andrew Mupande | M (RL), AM (RLC) | 30 | Zambia | — | 80 | 89 | £7,785 | — |
| Abraham Kanyangala | M (R), AM (RL) | 22 | Zambia | — | 78 | 100 | £8,292 | — |
| Roger Kumiyamba | D (C) | 21 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 78 | 90 | £6,036 | Jun 2026 |
| Ange Luzeka Sama | ST (C) | 22 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 78 | 85 | £8,292 | — |
| Musonda Siame | M (C), AM (RC) | 26 | Zambia | — | 77 | 88 | £8,119 | — |
| Hervé Katuka Mubengayi | D (C) | 32 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 75 | 100 | £2,370 | Jun 2022 |
| Stanley Chisenga | M/AM (RL) | 25 | Zambia | — | 75 | 95 | £7,774 | — |
| John Mutale | GK | 24 | Zambia | — | 75 | 83 | £5,830 | — |
| Mike Mambepa | M/AM (C) | 28 | Zambia | — | 75 | 80 | £7,385 | — |
| Musadabwe Mwanza | D/WB/M/AM (L) | 21 | Zambia | — | 74 | 70–100 | £7,601 | — |
| Laurent Mwanza | AM (LC) | 26 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 74 | 82 | £6,149 | Jun 2026 |
| Emmanuel Chembe | D/WB (R) | 21 | Zambia | — | 72 | 92 | £6,166 | — |
| Isaac Katambi | D (C) | 22 | Zambia | — | 68 | 60–90 | £6,224 | — |
| Davie Zulu | D (C), DM | 20 | Zambia | — | 68 | 50–80 | £4,910 | Jul 2025 |
| Chewe Chanda | AM (C) | 22 | Zambia | — | 65 | 95 | £5,611 | — |
| Bernard Katontonka | GK | 23 | Zambia | — | 65 | 90 | £4,208 | — |
| Titus Kalenge | D (R) | 22 | Zambia | — | 62 | 60–90 | — | — |
| Danny Bwalya | D (C) | 18 | Zambia | — | 60 | 70–100 | — | — |
| Ngosa Chisanga | GK | 22 | Zambia | Reserve Team | 60 | 60–90 | £3,244 | — |
| Ivin Mulenga | ST (C) | 22 | Zambia | Reserve Team | 55 | 60–90 | — | — |
| Musonda Kalale | — | 24 | Zambia | — | — | 73 | £1,646 | — |
| Ndonji Nkandu | — | 20 | Zambia | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fred Mwila | — | 24 | Zambia | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brian Mate | — | 20 | Zambia | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chibuye Nsakulula | — | 20 | Zambia | — | — | — | — | — |
| Obed Simutenda | — | 21 | Zambia | — | — | — | — | — |
Contracted-player overview (calc)
- Players
- 40
- CA16
- 83.2
- PA16
- 95.8
- Off-scale CA values excluded
- 0
- Off-scale PA values excluded
- 0
- Average age
- 24.5
- Under 21
- 5
- Squad value (calc)
- £213,768
- Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2026
- 7
Highest potential
| Mohamed Soumahoro | 27 | 102 |
| Benson Kolala | 24 | 100 |
| Abraham Kanyangala | 22 | 100 |
| Hervé Katuka Mubengayi | 32 | 100 |
| Victor Chabu | 31 | 98 |
| Mwiza Siwale | 25 | 96 |
| Gift Zulu | 32 | 95 |
| Stephen Chulu | 26 | 95 |
| Stanley Chisenga | 25 | 95 |
| Chewe Chanda | 22 | 95 |
Set-piece takers
| Corner takers | Mwiza Siwale |
| Free-kick takers | Mwiza Siwale |
| Penalty takers | — |
| Long-throw takers | Mwiza Siwale |
Staff
9| Name | Job | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | |||
| George Lwandamina | Manager First Team | Zambia | 61 |
| Assistant Managers | |||
| Boyd Mulwanda | Assistant Manager First Team | Zambia | 44 |
| Israel Mwanza | Assistant Manager First Team | Zambia | 55 |
| Physios | |||
| Happy Mumba | Physio First Team | Zambia | 28 |
| Goalkeeping Coaches | |||
| Yona Phiri | Gk Coach First Team | Zambia | 44 |
| Fitness Coaches | |||
| Humphrey Malikoni | Fitness Coach First Team | Zambia | 49 |
| Chairpeople | |||
| David Mukelabai | Chairperson | Zambia | 50 |
| Doctors | |||
| Stephen Muhango | Doctor First Team | Zambia | 47 |
| Technical Directors | |||
| Peter Sakala | Technical Director | Zambia | 40 |
Club
- Full name
- Nchanga Rangers FC
- Short name
- Nchanga Rangers
- Nickname
- Brave
- Second nickname
- —
- Six-letter name
- Nchang
- Three-letter name
- NRA
- Alternative abbreviation
- NCH
- Nation
- Zambia
- Stadium
- Nchanga Stadium 8,000
- Training ground
- —
- World reputation
- 0
- Potential reputation
- 0
- Reputation scope (calc)
- National
- Hashtag
- —
Squad and expectations
- Players (calc)
- 40
- Foreign players (calc)
- 8
- Homegrown in nation (calc)
- 26
- Loaned in (calc)
- 0
- Loaned out (calc)
- 0
- Ranking score (calc)
- 4,384
- Predicted position (calc)
- 12
- Stored media expectation
- Play-offs, Europa League Qualification or Top Half Finish
- Stored predicted finish
- —
Finances
- Financial state
- —
- Rich benefactor
- None
- Benefactor changes starting finances
- No
- Balance
- £79,095
- Transfer budget
- £10,915
- Transfer budget before the window
- —
- Wage budget (weekly)
- £0
- Highest weekly wage
- —
- Loan debt
- £0
- Previous turnover
- £0
- Previous profit
- £0
- Average ticket price
- £0.32
- Season ticket price
- £0
- Stadium rent (yearly)
- £0
- Rents stadium
- No
- Rent share of gate receipts
- 0%
- Transfer embargo
- —
Fans and facilities
- Average attendance
- 2,500
- Minimum attendance
- 0
- Maximum attendance
- 2,500
- Season ticket holders
- 0
- Club members
- —
- Supporter loyalty
- 18
- Supporter passion
- 13
- Supporter patience
- 8
- Supporter affluence
- 11
- Supporter temperament
- 9
- Supporter expectations
- 14
- Morale
- 16
- Training facilities
- 6
- Corporate facilities
- —
- Youth facilities
- 7
- Youth coaching
- 7
- Youth recruitment
- 13
- Youth importance
- 16
Kits
- Home Background #FFF600, foreground #1862FF
- Away Background #1862FF, foreground #FFFFFF
Stored shirt colours. Swatches do not reproduce the kit design.
Every kit part (8)
| Home | Shirt | Shirt: Plain (Different Sleeves)Back: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Text | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Home | Socks | Socks: Two Top Hoops Alternative 1 | ||
| Away | Shirt | Shirt: Plain (Different Sleeves)Back: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Text | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Away | Socks | Socks: Two Top Hoops Alternative 1 |
Teams
| Team | Type | Captain | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nchanga Rangers FC | First Team | Victor Chabu | 3,100 |
Affiliated clubs
| Nchanga Queens FC | Women's club |
Board
- Chairman title
- Chairperson
- Director of football
- —
League position by season
Honours (calc)
| Competition | Won | Runner-up | Last won |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAZ Supercup | 3 | 1 | 2002 |
| MTN/FAZ Super Division | 2 | 2 | 1998 |
| FAZ Division One | 1 | — | 2024 |
| Barclays Cup | — | 1 | — |
League history
23| Season | Division | Pos | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 11/18 | 34 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 42 |
| 2024 | FAZ Division One | 1/18 | 34 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 68 |
| 2023 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 15/18 | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 37 |
| 2022 | FAZ Division One | 4/18 | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 59 |
| 2021 | FAZ Division One | 7/18 | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 52 |
| 2018 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 19/20 | 38 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 26 |
| 2017 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 16/20 | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 43 |
| 2016 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 12/18 | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| 2015 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 11/16 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 32 |
| 2014 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 6/16 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 42 |
| 2013 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 3/16 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 51 |
| 2012 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 6/16 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 44 |
| 2011 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 4/16 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 49 |
| 2010 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 2/16 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 53 |
| 2008 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 13/16 | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 35 |
| 2007 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 10/16 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 34 |
| 2006 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 12/16 | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 36 |
| 2005 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 4/16 | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 46 |
| 2004 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 10/16 | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 38 |
| 2003 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 5/16 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 50 |
| 2002 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 6/16 | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 45 |
| 2001 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 4/16 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 52 |
| 2000 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 8/16 | 30 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 41 |
Transfers in
| Date | Player | From | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2025 | Andrew Mupande | Green Buffaloes FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Gift Zulu | NAPSA Stars FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Stephen Chulu | Nkana FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Clovis Tsinguai | Mutondo Stars FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Stanley Chisenga | Indeni FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Benson Kolala | Forest Rangers FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Abraham Kanyangala | Lumwana Radiants FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 22 Jul 2025 | John Mutale | Lumwana Radiants FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Jacob Kaunda | Power Dynamos FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Christophe Ilondo | Nkana FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Friday Samu | Green Buffaloes FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Bright Mukuka | Red Arrows FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 15 Aug 2024 | Chikondi Njobvu | Green Eagles FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 9 Jul 2024 | Ygor Tsolefack | APEJES Football Academy | Transfer | £0 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | Stephane Ikpeme Djiepnang | Fovu Club de Baham | Transfer | £0 |
| 29 May 2024 | Pepe Munyampara | Bumamuru FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 27 Oct 2023 | Bornwell Mwape | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Humphrey Phiri | Prison Leopards FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Gift Sikaonga | City of Lusaka FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Roger Kumiyamba | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Laurent Mwanza | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Brian Mate | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Alfred Mafuleka | Green Eagles FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Kingsley Fichite | Green Eagles FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Kelvin Tembo | Kafue Celtic FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2023 | Benson Mwale | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Joseph Kanema | Green Eagles FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2022 | Justin Daka | Kafue Celtic FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2022 | Andrew Phiri | — | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2022 | Boston Muchindu | Green Eagles FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
Transfers out
| Date | Player | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2025 | Justin Daka | Green Buffaloes FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Gift Sikaonga | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Bornwell Mwape | Green Buffaloes FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Benson Mwale | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Stephane Ikpeme Djiepnang | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Kelvin Tembo | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Ygor Tsolefack | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flobby Mashakalati | Maestro United Zambia FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 31 Jan 2025 | Bornwell Mwape | Green Buffaloes FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Pepe Munyampara | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Andrew Phiri | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Brian Mate | Chambishi FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Kunda Nkandu | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | Christian Saile | Kaizer Chiefs Football Club | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 9 Jan 2019 | Benson Kolala | Forest Rangers FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
Across versions
| Version | Division | Reputation | Players | Balance | Transfer budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 27.0.0 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 3,100 | 44 | £97,001 | £13,386 |
| FM26 26.2.0 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 3,100 | 42 | £79,095 | £10,915 |
| FM26 26.0.0 | MTN/FAZ Super Division | 3,100 | 40 | £79,095 | £10,915 |
| FM24 24.3.0 | FAZ Division One | 3,100 | 23 | £42,356 | £13,284 |
| FM23 23.4.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 20 | £0 | — |
| FM23 23.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 20 | £0 | — |
| FM23 23.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 2,000 | 10 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.4.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 4 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.3.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 4 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.1.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.0.1 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM22 22.0.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.4.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.3.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.1.1 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 1 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.0.1 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 1 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.0.0 | Zambian First Division | 2,400 | 1 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.4.0 | Zambian First Division | 4,000 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.3.0 | Zambian First Division | 4,000 | 0 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.1.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 1 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.0.1 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 1 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 1 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 2 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.1.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.0.1 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 3 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.1.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 4 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 4 | £0 | — |
| FM17 17.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 7 | £0 | — |
| FM17 17.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 7 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 7 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.0.1 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 7 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 7 | £0 | — |
| FM15 15.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 5 | £0 | — |
| FM15 15.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 13 | £0 | — |
| FM14 14.3.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 10 | £0 | — |
| FM14 14.0.0 | Zambian Premier League | 4,000 | 10 | £0 | — |
| FM13 13.3.0 | A Premier Division | 4,000 | 9 | £0 | — |
| FM13 13.0.0 | A Premier Division | 4,000 | 9 | £0 | — |
| FM12 12.2.0 | A Premier Division | 4,000 | 8 | £0 | — |
| FM12 12.0.0 | A Premier Division | 4,000 | 14 | £0 | — |
| FM11 11.0.0 | — | 4,000 | 14 | £0 | — |
| FM10 10.0.0 | — | — | 14 | £0 | — |