The 2026 ABSA Cup is already shaping up with draws already conducted.
In the preliminaries, five ties will determine who advances to face the giants. Solwezi Mushitala will take on Teta FC, Forest Muyoye will clash with Barotse Crocs, Mikalile will face Nampundwe, Mathkat United will meet Play It Forward, and Zambezi Portland will go up against Real Nakonde.
In the Round of 16, Power Dynamos FC, will face the winner of Mikalile versus Nampundwe while Red Arrows will take on the survivor of Zambezi Portland against Real Nakonde, with Mufulira Wanderers awaiting the winner of Forest Muyoye versus Barotse Crocs. Makeni All Stars will meet either Mathkat United or Play It Forward.
In the confirmed Round of Sixteen ties, Kafue Celtic will face Zanaco in a highly anticipated all-top-flight encounter while Chirundu United take on Kabwe Warriors, while Roan United will clash with Nchanga Rangers in what promises to be a fiery Copperbelt derby.
The 2026 ABSA Cup contenders will look to emerge winners and bag K1.1 million in prize money and a landmark CAF Confederation Cup berth.
By Canaan Siame
